Delamination and Photochemical Modification of a Novel Two-Dimensional Zr-Based Metal-Organic Frameworks.

In this contribution we present a novel two-dimensional Zr-based metal-organic framework (MOF) which offers the possibility for delamination and post-synthetic photochemical modification at the linker molecule derived from benzophenone-4,4'-dicarboxylic acid (H bzpdc). The new Zr-bzpdc-MOF crystallizes in the orthorhombic system as crystals with rhombic shape. The structure was determined from single-crystal diffraction data.

Validating Metal-Organic Framework Nanoparticles for Their Nanosafety in Diverse Biomedical Applications.

Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are promising platforms for the synthesis of nanoparticles for diverse medical applications. Their fundamental design principles allow for significant control of the framework architecture and pore chemistry, enabling directed functionalization for nanomedical applications. However, before applying novel nanomaterials to patients, it is imperative to understand their potential health risks.