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Fluorescent Sensing of SO 2 by MFM‐300(M) Metal–Organic Frameworks: Influence of Semi‐Open Metal Centres

Valeria B. López‐Cervantes, Hashim Alhashimi, Christian A. Celaya, M. Solórzano, Marco L. Martínez, Yoarhy A. Amador‐Sánchez, Evandro Castaldelli, Edward Lester, Ricardo A. Peralta, Enrique Lima, Diego Solis‐Ibarra, Sihai Yang, Ilich A. Ibarra, Andrea Laybourn

Small· Volume 21· Issue 42

Abstract

Abstract The MFM‐300(M) series (M = Al(III), Sc(III), Cr(III), and In(III)) have previously demonstrated excellent sulfur dioxide (SO 2 ) adsorption capabilities, however, their potential as fluorescent SO 2 sensors remains unexplored. Here, this work presents a comparative study of their fluorescence response upon SO 2 exposure, with a particular focus on the role of the metal centers. MFM‐300(Al) exhibits the strongest emission and highest quenching upon SO 2 exposure, attributed to localized interactions with µ 2 ‐OH functional groups and aromatic sites. In contrast, Sc(III) and In(III) analogues show moderate quenching via charge transfer at the semi‐open metal sites, while Cr(III) remains weakly emissive. Density Functional Theory (DFT) calculations employing periodic boundary conditions are conducted to characterize the electronic structure of MFM‐300(M), to elucidate the role of metal centers in SO 2 retention and to assess the semiconducting nature of these metal‐ organic frameworks (MOFs).
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OpenAlex topics: Metal-Organic Frameworks: Synthesis and Applications · Gas Sensing Nanomaterials and Sensors · Molecular Sensors and Ion Detection

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Affiliations

Laboratorio de Fisicoquímica y Reactividad de Superficies (LaFReS) Instituto de Investigaciones en Materiales Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México Circuito Exterior s/n, CU, Coyoacán Ciudad de México 04510 México

Advanced Materials Research Group Faculty of Engineering University of Nottingham Nottingham NG7 2NR UK

Centro de Nanociencias y Nanotecnología Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México Km 107 Carretera Tijuana‐Ensenada Ensenada Baja California 22860 México

Laboratorio de Investigación en Materiales Porosos Catálisis Ambiental y Química Fina ESIQIE – Instituto Politécnico Nacional Avenida IPN UPALM Edificio 7, Zacatenco Ciudad de México 07738 México

Departamento de Química Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana‐Iztapalapa Av. Ferrocarril San Rafael Atlixco 186, Col. Leyes de Reforma 1A Sección, Iztapalapa Ciudad de México 14387 México

College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences Peking University Beijing 100871 China

Institute of Process Research and Development & School of Chemistry University of Leeds Leeds LS2 9JT UK

Funding

Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council

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