Search research articles

ABOUT JoVE

Overview Leadership Blog JoVE Help Center

AUTHORS

Publishing Process Editorial Board Scope & Policies Peer Review FAQ Submit

LIBRARIANS

Testimonials Subscriptions Access Resources Library Advisory Board FAQ

RESEARCH

JoVE Journal Methods Collections JoVE Encyclopedia of Experiments Archive

EDUCATION

JoVE Core JoVE Business JoVE Science Education JoVE Lab Manual Faculty Resource Center Faculty Site

Terms & Conditions of Use

Related Concept Videos

Bonding in Metals

Bonding in Metals

Metallic bonds are formed between two metal atoms. A simplified model to describe metallic bonding has been developed by Paul Drüde called the “Electron Sea Model”.

Alkali Metals

Alkali Metals

Group 1 elements are soft and shiny metallic solids. They are malleable, ductile, and good conductors of heat and electricity. The melting points of the alkali metals are unusually low for metals and decrease going down the group, while the density increases going down the group with the exception of potassium (Table 1).
Table 1: Properties of the alkali metals

Metallic Solids

Metallic Solids

Metallic solids such as crystals of copper, aluminum, and iron are formed by metal atoms. The structure of metallic crystals is often described as a uniform distribution of atomic nuclei within a “sea” of delocalized electrons. The atoms within such a metallic solid are held together by a unique force known as metallic bonding that gives rise to many useful and varied bulk properties.
All metallic solids exhibit high thermal and electrical conductivity, metallic luster, and malleability....

Dynamic Equilibrium

Dynamic Equilibrium

A reversible chemical reaction represents a chemical process that proceeds in both forward (left to right) and reverse (right to left) directions. When the rates of the forward and reverse reactions are equal, the concentrations of the reactant and product species remain constant over time and the system is at equilibrium. A special double arrow is used to emphasize the reversible nature of the reaction. The relative concentrations of reactants and products in equilibrium systems vary greatly;...

Gas Exchange and Transport

Gas Exchange and Transport

Gas exchange, the intake of molecular oxygen (O2) from the environment and the outflow of carbon dioxide (CO2) into the environment, is necessary for cellular function. Gas exchange during respiration occurs largely via the movement of gas molecules along pressure gradients. Gas travels from areas of higher partial pressure to areas of lower partial pressure. In mammals, gas exchange occurs in the alveoli of the lungs, which are adjacent to capillaries and share a membrane with them.

Kinetic Molecular Theory and Gas Laws Explain Properties of Gas Molecules

Kinetic Molecular Theory and Gas Laws Explain Properties of Gas Molecules

The test of the kinetic molecular theory (KMT) and its postulates is its ability to explain and describe the behavior of a gas. The various gas laws (Boyle’s, Charles’s, Gay-Lussac’s, Avogadro’s, and Dalton’s laws) can be derived from the assumptions of the KMT, which have led chemists to believe that the assumptions of the theory accurately represent the properties of gas molecules.

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by

Same author

Molecular-level freezing and melting dynamics of aqueous lithium chloride solutions using in-situ Raman spectroscopy.

Scientific reports·2026

Same author

Aluminum Cross-Linked Carboxylated Nanocellulose Hydrogels with Enhanced Antifreezing Properties.

ACS omega·2026

Same author

Seed-Mediated Colloidal Synthesis of Multimetallic and High-Entropy Alloy Nanocrystal Libraries with Enhanced Catalytic Performance.

Journal of the American Chemical Society·2026

Same author

Basal Plane Doping to Activate Colloidal MoS<sub>2</sub> Nanosheets for Catalytic Hydrodeoxygenation of <i>para-</i>Cresol.

ACS applied materials & interfaces·2026

Same author

Morphological descriptors of nanoparticles: The link between atomistic structures and x-ray absorption spectra.

The Journal of chemical physics·2026

Same author

Dynamic Response Spectroscopy: An Emergentist Framework for Multi-Timescale Catalytic Interfacial Dynamics.

ACS catalysis·2025

Search research articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Feb 14, 2026

Synthesis and Characterization of Functionalized Metal-organic Frameworks

Synthesis and Characterization of Functionalized Metal-organic Frameworks

Published on: September 5, 2014

Modeling Gas Flow Dynamics in Metal-Organic Frameworks.

Jiaolong Jiang¹, Anna M Plonka¹, Anatoly I Frenkel^1,2

¹Department of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Stony Brook University , Stony Brook, New York 11794 United States.

The Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters

|February 16, 2018

Summary

This summary is machine-generated.

We adapted a lattice Boltzmann model to simulate fluid flow in metal-organic frameworks (MOFs). This enables rapid screening of MOF structures for applications as catalysts, sensors, and filtration materials.

More Related Videos

Author Spotlight: Characterizing Porous Materials for Aiding the Development of Robust Metal-Organic Frameworks with Adsorption Behavior

Author Spotlight: Characterizing Porous Materials for Aiding the Development of Robust Metal-Organic Frameworks with Adsorption Behavior

Published on: March 8, 2024

Author Spotlight: Experimental Approaches for the Synthesis of Low-Valent Metal-Organic Frameworks from Multitopic Phosphine Linkers

Author Spotlight: Experimental Approaches for the Synthesis of Low-Valent Metal-Organic Frameworks from Multitopic Phosphine Linkers

Published on: May 12, 2023

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Feb 14, 2026

Synthesis and Characterization of Functionalized Metal-organic Frameworks

Synthesis and Characterization of Functionalized Metal-organic Frameworks

Published on: September 5, 2014

Author Spotlight: Characterizing Porous Materials for Aiding the Development of Robust Metal-Organic Frameworks with Adsorption Behavior

Author Spotlight: Characterizing Porous Materials for Aiding the Development of Robust Metal-Organic Frameworks with Adsorption Behavior

Published on: March 8, 2024

Author Spotlight: Experimental Approaches for the Synthesis of Low-Valent Metal-Organic Frameworks from Multitopic Phosphine Linkers

Author Spotlight: Experimental Approaches for the Synthesis of Low-Valent Metal-Organic Frameworks from Multitopic Phosphine Linkers

Published on: May 12, 2023

Area of Science:

Materials Science
Chemical Engineering
Computational Chemistry

Background:

Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) show promise as catalysts, sensors, and filtration materials.
Understanding fluid flow dynamics within MOFs is crucial for optimizing their performance.
Existing models are often unsuitable for the nanoscale dimensions of MOF pores.

Purpose of the Study:

To adapt and apply a lattice Boltzmann model for simulating fluid flow in MOFs.
To enable rapid screening of MOF structures for desired permeability.
To facilitate the design of MOFs with tailored gas flow properties.

Main Methods:

Adapted a lattice Boltzmann model for nanoscale MOF pore dimensions.
Simulated fluid flow dynamics in an anisotropic MOF.
Calculated permeability values in various crystallographic directions.

Main Results:

Demonstrated the model's capability for rapid permeability screening of MOF structures.
Successfully calculated permeability for an anisotropic MOF in different directions.
Validated the model's applicability to nanoscale fluid flow in porous materials.

Conclusions:

The adapted lattice Boltzmann model is effective for predicting MOF fluid flow.
This method allows for efficient high-throughput screening of MOF candidates.
The approach can guide the rational design of MOFs for specific applications.