Trevor A. Makal

Bio: Trevor A. Makal is an academic researcher from Texas A&M University. The author has contributed to research in topics: Metal-organic framework & Mesoporous material. The author has an hindex of 12, co-authored 17 publications receiving 2827 citations. Previous affiliations of Trevor A. Makal include University of Florida & University of Virginia's College at Wise.

Methane storage in advanced porous materials

Abstract: The need for alternative fuels is greater now than ever before. With considerable sources available and low pollution factor, methane is a natural choice as petroleum replacement in cars and other mobile applications. However, efficient storage methods are still lacking to implement the application of methane in the automotive industry. Advanced porous materials, metal–organic frameworks and porous organic polymers, have received considerable attention in sorptive storage applications owing to their exceptionally high surface areas and chemically-tunable structures. In this critical review we provide an overview of the current status of the application of these two types of advanced porous materials in the storage of methane. Examples of materials exhibiting high methane storage capacities are analyzed and methods for increasing the applicability of these advanced porous materials in methane storage technologies described.

Isomerism in Metal–Organic Frameworks: “Framework Isomers”

Abstract: Metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) are very important in the development of new technologies and study of gas storage and separation. MOFs are based on the complexation of metal clusters with organic ligands. Occasionally, the same building components combine in multiple different ways to produce different structures. These different structures are what we would call “framework isomers.” This type of isomerism is unique to the field of MOFs. In this Perspective, we classify the different types of framework isomers and provide examples of each type. Additionally, we provide an analysis of the structure/property relationship. In addition, possible methods for future control over the synthesis of a particular framework isomer and characterization techniques have also been discussed.

A Highly Porous and Robust (3,3,4)‐Connected Metal–Organic Framework Assembled with a 90° Bridging‐Angle Embedded Octacarboxylate Ligand

Abstract: In general, MOF structures may be viewed as having two main components: the organic linker and the inorganic metal cluster (also known as secondary building unit, SBU). It is well-established that the combination of both components governs the final framework topology, which in turn determines the performance as a storage or separation medium. The dinuclear paddle-wheel cluster, a square building unit, is one of the commonly used SBUs in the isoreticular synthesis of MOFs owing to its ability to form innumerous structures with a large range of organic ligands. We are particularly interested in the dicopper(II) paddle-wheel cluster because of its enhanced moisture resistance over the Zn4O cluster [3] and genesis of exposed metal sites after the removal of axially coordinated solvent molecules. The presence of open metal sites in the framework facilitates H2 storage owing to the strong metal–H2 interaction. [4]

Carbon Dioxide Capture in Metal–Organic Frameworks

Abstract: Kenji Sumida, David L. Rogow, Jarad A. Mason, Thomas M. McDonald, Eric D. Bloch, Zoey R. Herm, Tae-Hyun Bae, Jeffrey R. Long

Luminescent metal–organic frameworks for chemical sensing and explosive detection

Abstract: Metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) are a unique class of crystalline solids comprised of metal cations (or metal clusters) and organic ligands that have shown promise for a wide variety of applications Over the past 15 years, research and development of these materials have become one of the most intensely and extensively pursued areas A very interesting and well-investigated topic is their optical emission properties and related applications Several reviews have provided a comprehensive overview covering many aspects of the subject up to 2011 This review intends to provide an update of work published since then and focuses on the photoluminescence (PL) properties of MOFs and their possible utility in chemical and biological sensing and detection The spectrum of this review includes the origin of luminescence in MOFs, the advantages of luminescent MOF (LMOF) based sensors, general strategies in designing sensory materials, and examples of various applications in sensing and detection