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    • Materials Science
    • Supramolecular Chemistry
    • Biomaterials

    Background:

    • Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) offer modularity and biocompatibility but are challenging to construct using peptidic ligands.
    • Peptide-based MOFs are highly desirable for advanced applications due to their inherent biocompatibility and tunable structures.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To present a novel peptide-metal framework constructed from helical oligoproline ligands.
    • To explore the role of ligand secondary structure and non-covalent interactions in MOF architecture.
    • To demonstrate a new strategy for designing biocompatible MOFs.

    Main Methods:

    • Synthesis of a peptide-metal framework using helical oligoproline ligands with Zn/K or Zn/Rb.
    • Crystallographic analysis to determine the network's structure.
    • Investigation of intermolecular forces, specifically London dispersion interactions.

    Main Results:

    • A crystalline peptide-metal framework featuring pleated nanosheets with aligned metal ion strings was successfully synthesized.
    • The framework's architecture is significantly influenced by London dispersion interactions between oligoproline ligands, working in synergy with metal coordination.
    • The secondary structure of the peptidic ligand was identified as a critical factor in controlling MOF architecture.

    Conclusions:

    • The study demonstrates a new method for constructing peptide-metal frameworks by leveraging ligand secondary structure.
    • The findings highlight the importance of under-appreciated London dispersion forces in directing supramolecular assembly in MOFs.
    • This work provides a foundation for designing diverse, biocompatible MOFs for various applications.