Connecting Structure with Function: Flow Chemisorption with Mass Spectrometry on MOFs and Zeolites
Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and zeolites are defined by their unique pore structures and adsorption properties, but understanding their true potential requires more than surface-level characterization. This webinar explores how combining high-resolution micropore analysis with advanced chemisorption and mass spectrometry unlocks critical insights into structure-function relationships.
We begin with micropore analysis to show how pore size distributions drive selectivity, adsorption capacity, and performance in MOFs and zeolites. Participants will see why accurate measurement of angstrom-scale pores is essential for demonstrating functionality in gas storage, separation, and catalysis applications.
Next, we move to temperature programmed chemisorption studies, where TPR, TPO, and particularly, TPD reveal the distribution of active sites and acid-base functionality within complex framework structures. These insights highlight how frameworks behave under real operating conditions.
Finally, we dive into mass spectrometry coupled chemisorption, which provides direct, real-time detection of gases released during thermal treatments or reactions. This technique allows researchers to trace decomposition pathways, understand structural stability, and identify reaction intermediates. For MOFs and zeolites, mass spectrometry makes it possible to connect pore structure and chemistry with dynamic performance.
Key takeaways for attendees:
- See how micropore analysis defines selectivity and adsorption behavior in MOFs and zeolites.
- Learn how temperature programmed studies reveal site distribution, reactivity, and framework stability.
- Discover how mass spectrometry clarifies decomposition mechanisms and gas evolution in real time.
- Understand how the Autosorb provides a complete solution for advanced framework research.
Who should attend:
This session is tailored for researchers, material scientists, and academics working with MOFs, zeolites, and other nanoporous frameworks. From gas storage and separations to catalysis and stability studies, attendees will learn how advanced sorption tools provide the data needed to connect structure with function.
Presenter: Katie Cychosz Struckhoff
Dr. Struckhoff, Anton Paar QuantaTec’s head of applications, has more than 10 years of experience in powder and porous materials characterization. Dr. Struckhoff graduated from the University of Michigan with a PhD in materials chemistry. She is the author on 30 scientific publications in the porous materials field, has presented at major conferences around the world, and advises researchers daily in experimental design and data interpretation.
