Andrew Burrows

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Research interests

Research in the Burrows group focuses on the synthesis and study of materials that form extended network structures. Over the past ten 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.
Mixed-ligand MOFs. We are interested in preparing MOFs containing more than one type of bridging ligand. We have shown that mixed-ligand MOFs can have enhanced properties over their single ligand analogues, such as being more stable to hydrolysis, and are looking to exploit this further. We are also interested in preparing and characterising MOFs with novel architectures and properties.
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.
Hydrogen storage materials. As part of an EPSRC grant, 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.
Metastable materials. As part of an EPSRC grant, we are developing materials that can exist in one of two states and can be switched between them using light or another stimulus. While the MOF itself can be switchable, we are currently concentrating on inclusion of switchable guests within the pores, using the MOF to shield the guest molecules from each other.

Education/Academic qualification

Doctor of Philosophy, University of Oxford

Chemistry, Bachelor of Arts, University of Oxford

Keywords

QD Chemistry
Porous materials
Metal-organic frameworks
Coordination chemistry

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Projects

1 Active
12 Finished

The controlled release of semiochemicals from porous materials: a new approach to pest control

Burrows, A.

The Leverhulme Trust

1/10/19 → 31/03/23

Project: UK charity

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

Global Research Scholarship Scheme - Advanced Separation Processes, Renewable Feedstocks, Industrial Biotechnology (Chris Davey)

Patterson, D., Leak, D. & Burrows, A.

1/04/15 → 10/09/15

Project: Research-related funding

SUPERGEN Hydrogen Challenge Call

Burrows, A.

Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council

30/06/14 → 28/02/19

Project: Research council

Applying Long-Lived Metastable States in Switchable Functionality via Kinetic Control of Molecular Assembly

Raithby, P., Burrows, A., Carbery, D., Marken, F., Parker, S., Walsh, A. & Wilson, C.

Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council

1/11/12 → 30/04/18

Project: Research council

Research Output

145 Article
22 Poster
4 Chapter
4 Abstract
6 More

Assessment of the long-term stability of the polymer of intrinsic microporosity PIM-1 for hydrogen storage applications

Rochat, S., Polak-Kraśna, K., Tian, M., Mays, T., Bowen, C. & Burrows, A., 1 Jan 2019, In : International Journal of Hydrogen Energy. 44, 1, p. 332-337 6 p.

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Mixed matrix membranes based on MIL-101 metal–organic frameworks in polymer of intrinsic microporosity PIM-1

Khdhayyer, M., Bushell, A. F., Budd, P. M., Attfield, M. P., Jiang, D., Burrows, A. D., Esposito, E., Bernardo, P., Monteleone, M., Fuoco, A., Clarizia, G., Bazzarelli, F., Gordano, A. & Jansen, J. C., 1 Apr 2019, In : Separation and Purification Technology. 212, p. 545-554 10 p.

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Nanoporous polymer-based composites for enhanced hydrogen storage

Tian, M., Rochat, S., Polak-Kraśna, K., Holyfield, L. T., Burrows, A. D., Bowen, C. R. & Mays, T. J., 15 May 2019, In : Adsorption. 25, 4, p. 889-901 13 p.

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1 Citation (Scopus)

Polymer of Intrinsic Microporosity (PIM-7) Coating Affects Triphasic Palladium Electrocatalysis

Mahajan, A., Bhattacharya, S. K., Rochat, S., Burrows, A. D., Fletcher, P. J., Rong, Y., Dalton, A. B., McKeown, N. B. & Marken, F., 16 Aug 2019, In : ChemElectroChem. 6, 16, p. 4307-4317 11 p.

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The structures and properties of zinc(II) and cadmium(II) coordination polymers based on semi-rigid phenylenediacetate and 1,4-bis(2-methylimidazol-1-ylmethyl)benzene linkers

Sezer, G. G., Arıcı, M., Rixson, D., Burrows, A. D., Yeşilel, O. Z. & Erer, H., 1 Jan 2019, In : Journal of Solid State Chemistry. 269, p. 246-256 11 p.

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