Zirconium(IV)/Cerium(IV) bimetallic metal organic frameworks as novel redox active artificial proteases: a systematic study of molecular interactions and catalytic properties KU Leuven
Metal Organic Frameworks (MOFs) are a fascinating new class of porous material with applications ranging from gas storage for hydrogen power, absorptive materials for kidney dialysis, to novel catalysts for protein cleavage (hydrolysis). They are formed of metaloxygen clusters joined by carbon-based linkers to form highly structured crystals with well-defined pores. By varying the metal and linker species, an infinite range of MOFs can be ...