Abstract
Vectorial catalysis—controlling multi-step reactions in a programmed sequence and by defined spatial localization in a microscale device—is an enticing goal in bio-inspired catalysis research. However, translating concepts from natural cascade biocatalysis into artificial hierarchical chemical systems remains a challenge. Herein, we demonstrate integration of two different surface-anchored nanometer-sized metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) in a microfluidic device for modelling vectorial catalysis. Catalyst immobilization at defined sections along the microchannel and a two-step cascade reaction was conducted with full conversion after 30 seconds and high turnover frequencies (TOF≈105 h−1).
Original language | English |
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Article number | e202115100 |
Journal | Angewandte Chemie International Edition in English |
Volume | 61 |
Issue number | 8 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 14 Feb 2022 |
Keywords
- Catalysis
- Metal-organic frameworks
- Microfluidic devices
- Surface anchoring
- Vectorial catalysis