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Synthesis and Characterization of Functionalized Metal-organic Frameworks
Published on: September 5, 2014
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Introduction: minerals to metal-organic frameworks
1School of Physics and Astronomy , Queen Mary University of London , London E1 4NS , UK.
Summary
Materials design is inspired by mineralogy, exploring how natural mineral structures inform synthetic frameworks. This review highlights early work and introduces theme issue contributions on mineralomimesis.
Area of Science:
- * Materials Science
- * Mineralogy
- * Chemistry
Background:
- * A long-standing synergy exists between mineralogy and materials design.
- * Mineral structures and properties offer a rich source of inspiration for creating novel synthetic materials.
- * Understanding natural frameworks is key to advancing materials science.
Purpose of the Study:
- * To review foundational research in materials chemistry that drew inspiration from mineralogy.
- * To introduce the collection of articles within the theme issue 'Mineralomimesis: natural and synthetic frameworks in science and technology'.
- * To explore the concept of mineralomimesis in scientific and technological applications.
Main Methods:
- * Literature review of early modern materials chemistry research.
- * Synthesis and analysis of existing studies on mineral-inspired materials.
- * Thematic organization of invited contributions.
Main Results:
- * Identification of pioneering studies that utilized mineral structures for materials design.
- * Establishment of a historical perspective on the interdisciplinary field.
- * Compilation of diverse research on natural and synthetic frameworks.
Conclusions:
- * Mineralogy provides a crucial blueprint for innovative materials design.
- * The principle of mineralomimesis bridges natural and synthetic material development.
- * This theme issue showcases the breadth and depth of research in this evolving field.
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