🌍 Today we welcome Rita, visiting PhD student from the University of Turin. Originally from Naples, she works on MOF‑based materials for direct air CO₂ capture, combining chemistry, tech feasibility and climate impact. Excited to have her with us!
#ClimateResearch #MOFs #CO2capture
🚀 Our new study is out!
Check it in: doi.org/10.1016/j.mi...
We developed ZIF‑8‑derived carbons, with C1000ZIF‑8 showing top performance: 62.6 mg·g⁻¹ ibuprofen uptake, fast kinetics, and >88% removal of several pharmaceuticals in real water.
#MOFs #PorousCarbons #WaterTreatment #Adsorption
🚀 Our latest research is out!
Read it in J. Water Process Engineering: doi.org/10.1016/j.jw...
We developed a solvent‑free CMAF‑6@ZIF‑8 composite with 769 mg·g⁻¹ tetracycline uptake, fast kinetics, and strong stability.
#MOFs #Tetracycline #Adsorption
🚀 New Publication Alert!
We’re excited to share our new article in J. of Water Process Engineering: doi.org/10.1016/j.jw...
Our binder‑free 3D‑printed MOF‑808 device delivers ~98% chloramphenicol removal and remains stable, reusable, and highly efficient even in real tap water.💧
#MOFs #3DPrinting
Dr. Neus Crespí delivered an oral communication at the IV Workshop on Materials for Photocatalysis, Energy and Clean Environment.
Her talk, “Innovative Material Design for Enhanced Water Remediation,” highlighted more sustainable approaches to improving water treatment. 🌱💦
#Photocatalysis #MOFs
Dr. Neus Crespí presented at VIII Jornades d'Experiències Docents a poster showcasing her project on strenghtening students' autonomy and critical thinking trough the design of their own experimental protocols. 👩🏫👩🔬🧪
#TeachingInnovation #CriticalThinking
Our colleague Dani Ferra, currently completing his Master’s Thesis with us, took part in the I Jornades de Ciències at the UIB, presenting a poster on a truly exciting topic: developing MOFs from plastic and metal waste. ♻️🔬
And the best part… he won the award for Best Poster! 🏆🎉
#MOFs
🔸 La Facultat de Ciències de la #UIB celebra la I Trobada a Ciències!
➡️ Una jornada adreçada als alumnes dels darrers cursos dels graus, amb l’objectiu de donar a conèixer la #recerca que es duu a terme a la #UIB i les sortides professionals associades.
🔗 diari.uib.cat/Hemeroteca/L...
🌍💧 New MOF-derived materials for sustainable water purification!
In their latest paper Daniel R. Sáenz-García, Gemma Turnes-Palomino, Luz O. Leal & Carlos Palomino-Cabello report a the hybrid CMAF-6@ZIF-8 — a high-performance adsorbent for tetracycline removal.
🔗 doi.org/10.1016/j.jw...
Susumu Kitagwa, Richard Robson y Omar M Yaghi: Premio Nobel de Química 2025 por el desarrollo de las redes metalorgánicas (MOFs).
🎓 Big congratulations to Sebas!
Today he successfully defended his Master's Thesis, and we couldn't be prouder. It's been a real pleasure having him on the team.
Wishing him all the best in the exciting journey ahead ✨
#Congratulations #NextChapter #TeamWork
🚀 At #ExTech2025 in Mülheim, Daniel Saénz presented an automated flow injection system for tetracycline detection, combining an open-source platform with solid-phase extraction — smart, low-cost & greener monitoring! 🌱
#AnalyticalChemistry #FlowInjection #ColorimetricDetection #LabAutomation
🌊 We’re proud of Dr. Neus Crespí’s oral presentation in the 3D printing session at Euroanalysis 2025, where she showcased a 3D column composed of a functionalized MOF designed for the pre-concentration of NADs from water.
#Euroanalysis2025 #MOF #3DMater #3Dprinting #WaterAnalysis
🚨New paper out🚨
Our latest work has just been published in Separation and Purification Technology ( @researcheracad.bsky.social)
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
We present a robust UiO-66-NH2 monolith with high efficiency for removing emerging contaminants.
#MOFs #WaterTreatment
🎤 Neus gave a talk on Tailored MOF-Derived Materials at the CLECEM workshops hosted by the Faculty of Chemistry, @uv.es
Huge thanks to the organizers for the kind invitation and the great event! 🙌
#MOFs #AdvancedMaterials #SampleTreatment #UniversitatDeValència #CLECEM
👏 Congratulations to S. Capelo, M.F. Febré, S.R.G. Balestra, J. Cabezas, R. Tomazini , I.I. Gallo , A. Vidal, J. González, V. Lillo, O. Fabelo, E.C. Escudero, L.R. Falvello, J.B. Parra, P. Rumori, G. Turnes, C. Palomino & J.R. Galán-Mascarós for this great work!
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
🌟 Ángela attended the #RSEQBienal2025 Meeting of the @rseq-quimica.bsky.social presenting her poster titled "Preparation of Carbon-Derived Metal-Organic Frameworks for the Removal of Diclofenac from Water." 💧🧪
Proud to see her sharing such impactful research!
#RSEQ2025 #MOFs #WaterTreatment
The Materials Chemistry Group took part in #CiènciaPerATothom 2025 with an experiment on drug recrystallization. A great experience sharing science with everyone! 🧪✨
#ScienceForEveryone #Chemistry #Outreach
Meet Derian 👋
Master’s student at UANL, currently visiting our group. His thesis explores the use NH₂-MIL-125(Ti) to remove lipid-regulating drugs from water under visible light. Here, he worked on Cu-doping the MOF to boost photocatalytic activity.
#Photocatalysis #MOFs #ResearchStay
Meet Sebastián 👋
Carolina Foundation Fellow for academic excellence. His thesis explores the synthesis of MOFs using terephthalic acid recovered from PET waste vs. commercial reagents. He also works with microwave-assisted synthesis to develop more sustainable materials.
#MOFs #RecyclingPET
Meet Neus! ✨ 👩🔬
She has recently rejoined the group after securing a position as Assistant Professor in the @dquimicauib.bsky.social 🧪.
Congrats, Neus! We're thrilled to have you back on the team 🥳
#Teamupdate #WomeninScience #ResearchLife #MOFs #hybridmaterials
🔬 On top of that, he was awarded a Research Project Grant from the Càtedra de la Mar Iberostar Foundation at @uib.cat for his project on the synthesis of new hybrid materials for the extraction and preconcentration of emerging contaminants in coastal areas and aquifers. 🌊🔍
Congrats, Mateu! 🎉
#MOF
👩🔬 Next up is Marta!
Marta is a postdoctoral researcher in our group.
After a postdoctoral stay at the University of St Andrews, where she worked on MOFs@cotton composites for drug adsorption and release, she’s back with us! 💊🧪
Great to have you back, Marta! 🚀
#MOFs #MOFcomposite #PostdocLife
Exciting! 🎉 Welcome to #pormatsky #MOFsky!
👨🔬 Let’s start with Mateu!
Mateu is an assistant professor at @dquimicauib.bsky.social. He recently published an exciting paper on the adsorption and preconcentration of pharmaceuticals from water using MOF-polymer hybrid materials! 💊💧
🔗 Read the full article: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
💐"Congratulations on your scientific work to M. del Rio, C. Castro-García, G. Turnes Palomino, C. Palomino Cabello ."💐
@uib.cat @mater-uib.bsky.social
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Over the next few days, we’ll introduce the amazing researchers in our team—starting with their latest contributions to science! 🚀 #MeetTheTeam #ResearchTeam #Innovation #ChemistryResearch #MOFs #HybridMaterials #PorousMaterials #SustainableChemistry #WaterPurification
👨🔬 Let’s start with Mateu!
Mateu is an assistant professor and researcher at @dquimicauib.
He recently published an exciting paper on the adsorption and preconcentration of pharmaceuticals from water using MOF-polymer hybrid materials! 💊💧
🔗 Read the full article: doi.org/10.1016/j.se...
We’re excited to introduce the Materials Chemistry Group at @dquimicauib, @uib.cat! Here, we’ll be sharing our latest research, team achievements, and advancements in developing innovative materials for pollutant removal.
#MaterialsSynthesis #MOFs #HybridMaterials #WaterPurification