Monolithic Metal-Organic Framework Aerogels

The proposed research involves the synthesis and in-depth characterization of conductive metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) as a benchmark of super-porous and functional materials. The as-developed conductive MOFs will be thence employed to yield free-standing multi-scale porous aerogels as ultra-light functional constructs. These aerogels are potent candidates for absorption-dominant electromagnetic (EM) shields and energy storage systems. The designed project is beneficial for MIT and UBC, as it provides the possibility of merging the conductive MOFs and functional aerogels sciences to generate engineerable aerogels with tunable features. This allows the intern, i.e., Seyyed Alireza Hashemi, to earn the in-depth science of MOFs synthesis and characterization and bring the science to their home university toward advanced applications and functions. It also establishes a strong bond between the two scientific groups at MIT and UBC, contributing to the advancement of porous materials science.

Faculty Supervisor:

Mohammad Arjmand

Student:

Partner:

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Education

University:

The University of British Columbia - Okanagan

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