Harnessing Lattice Strain to Activate New Functions in Porous Materials

Porous materials such as zeolites and metal-organic frameworks perform a range of useful functions, from heterogeneous catalysis to gas separation. Embedding transition metal active sites in these rigid lattices can turn on modes of reactivity that are not otherwise attainable. This presentation provides a vignette of my work to develop lattice strain as a design principle, enabling activation of strong C-H bonds, as well as cooperative gas adsorption.