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Computation of Entropy Measures for Metal-Organic Frameworks
Muhammad Imran1, Abdul Rauf Khan2, Mohamad Nazri Husin3
1Department of Mathematical Sciences, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain P. O. Box 15551, United Arab Emirates.
Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
|June 28, 2023
Summary
This study characterizes metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) using entropy calculations and topological indices. Researchers explored the disorder in iron(III) tetra-p-tolyl porphyrin (FeTPyP) and CoBHT (CO) lattices.
Area of Science:
- Thermodynamics
- Materials Science
- Chemistry
Background:
- Entropy quantifies molecular disorder and configurations in chemical systems.
- Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are increasingly researched for their diverse applications and novel structures.
- Characterizing MOFs is crucial for understanding their properties and potential uses.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the characterization of specific metal-organic frameworks: iron(III) tetra-p-tolyl porphyrin (FeTPyP) and CoBHT (CO) lattice.
- To apply degree-based topological indices for structural analysis.
- To compute entropies using an information function.
Main Methods:
- Utilized entropy as a thermodynamic function to determine molecular disorder.
- Employed degree-based topological indices: K-Banhatti, redefined Zagreb, and atom-bond sum connectivity.
- Applied the information function to calculate entropies for the specified MOF structures.
Main Results:
- Successfully characterized the FeTPyP and CoBHT (CO) metal-organic frameworks.
- Demonstrated the utility of topological indices in analyzing MOF structures.
- Quantified the entropic properties of the investigated MOFs.
Conclusions:
- The study provides a quantitative characterization of FeTPyP and CoBHT (CO) MOFs using entropic and topological methods.
- Topological indices offer valuable insights into the structural complexity and properties of MOFs.
- This approach enhances the understanding of MOF behavior and potential applications.
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