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Research in the Burrows group focuses on the synthesis and study of materials that form extended network structures. Over the past fifteen years, much of our effort has been focussed on metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), which are a class of coordination network with the potential for porosity, though we are also devoting effort to porous organic materials.
Our research lies within several overlapping areas:
- Post-synthetic modification. This is a methodology whereby a pre-formed MOF is converted into a different MOF by a further reaction. At its most powerful, the modified MOF cannot be made directly, which makes post-synthetic modification the only way to prepare many functionalised MOFs. We are seeking to extend the scope of the post-synthetic modification methodology by undertaking new reactions on MOFs, and looking to use the modified MOFs in a variety of applications, including catalysis and selective gas adsorption.
- Biologically active MOFs. We are interested in including biologically active molecules within MOFs, either as a guest within the pores or as part of the framework, then using the MOF as a way to release the biologically active molecule in a slow, controlled manner. Current work includes using porous materials to control the release of semiochemicals such as pheromones.
- Hydrogen storage materials. We are looking to develop flexible porous materials for use as liners in high-pressure hydrogen cylinders. The flexibility requirement comes from the fact that the cylinder expands and contracts slightly on charging and discharging, and we are investigating composite materials based on flexible porous organic polymers together with MOFs and/or porous organic frameworks.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Doctor of Philosophy, University of Oxford
Award Date: 7 Jan 1992
Chemistry, Bachelor of Arts, University of Oxford
Award Date: 29 May 1988
Keywords
- QD Chemistry
- Porous materials
- Metal-organic frameworks
- Coordination chemistry
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The controlled release of semiochemicals from porous materials: a new approach to pest control
14/10/19 → 13/04/23
Project: UK charity
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Fly Zero Storage
Mays, T., Bowen, C., Burrows, A. & Butler, R.
Aerospace Technology Institute
28/06/21 → 27/09/21
Project: Central government, health and local authorities
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IAA - Exploring Collaborations to Exploit Metal Organic Frameworks (MOFs) for Sensing and Storage Applications
Bowen, C., Burke, R., Burrows, A., Edler, K. & Ting, V.
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council
1/04/15 → 30/06/15
Project: Research council
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SUPERGEN Hydrogen Challenge Call
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council
30/06/14 → 28/02/19
Project: Research council
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Biodegradable Active Packaging with Controlled Release: Principles, Progress, and Prospects
Westlake, J. R., Tran, M. W., Jiang, Y., Zhang, X., Burrows, A. D. & Xie, M., 12 May 2022, (E-pub ahead of print) In: ACS Food Science and Technology.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Coupling Postsynthetic High-Temperature Oxidative Thermolysis and Thermal Rearrangements in Isoreticular Zinc MOFs
Ablott, T. A., Webby, R., Jenkinson, D. R., Nikolich, A., Liu, L., Amer Hamzah, H., Mahon, M. F., Burrows, A. D. & Richardson, C., 17 Jan 2022, In: Inorganic Chemistry. 61, 2, p. 1136-1144 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Design and optimisation of a multifunctional monolithic filter for fire escape masks
Barnard, J., Scott, S., Tennison, S., Smith, M. W., Harral, M. W., Burrows, A., Perera, S. & Chew, J., 15 Feb 2022, In: Chemical Engineering Journal. 430, Part 2, 132775.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Synthesis, structures and properties of metal-organic frameworks prepared using a semi-rigid tricarboxylate linker
Rixson, D., Günay Sezer, G., Alp, E., Mahon, M. F. & Burrows, A. D., 28 Jan 2022, In: CrystEngComm. 24, 4, p. 863-876 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Enhancement of gas storage and separation properties of microporous polymers by simple chemical modifications
Rochat, SÃ., Tian, M., Atri, R., Mays, T. J. & Burrows, A. D., 1 Jun 2021, In: Multifunctional Materials. 4, 2, 025002.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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