A mechano-responsive supramolecular metal-organic framework (supraMOF) gel material rich in ZIF-8 nanoplates.

Published in: Chemical communications (Cambridge, England) (2018)

We report an unconventional ZIF-8 based supramolecular MOF (supraMOF) material, which is straightforwardly synthesised by leveraging the high concentration reaction (HCR) approach. Akin to traditional low-molecular-weight gels (LMWG), we show that mechano-stimulus responsive behaviour can be achieved through a reversible and fast sol-gel conversion mechanism. Remarkably, the supraMOF gel consists of 2D nanoplates of ZIF-8 with a reduced crystal symmetry.

Keyphrases

metal organic framework
cancer therapy
wound healing
hyaluronic acid
energy transfer
water soluble
drug delivery