Metal-Organic Frameworks :: The True Extension Charm of Chemistry
Introduction For once, I have decided to step away briefly from my usual focus on biology-oriented chemistry and explore a topic from physical chemistry that has been gaining significant attention—metal–organic frameworks (MOFs), a field shaped by the pioneering work of researchers such as Susumu Kitagawa, Omar Yaghi, and Richard Robson. Materials that can store large amounts of hydrogen in very small spaces have recently attracted major attention, even earning recognition at the Nobel Prize level. I was fascinated when I watched Hermione's beaded handbag in the Deathly Hallows - the unseen extension charm ( For those who do not know, Hermione is the smartest character in the evergreen ' Harry Potter ' series- both books and movies ). Small Enough to Carry, Big Enough to Hold the World. Chemists have achieved something similar using metals, organic molecules and an understanding of crystal structures , along with cross-linking between units to form extend...
