Partners
Brazilian groups, laboratories, institutions and companies united for the development of MOFs in Brazil.
BSTR (Laboratório de Terras Raras) is a research group with more than five decades of experience, consolidated in the area of coordination chemistry and development of advanced materials. Founded in 1973 by Prof. Dr. Gilberto Fernandes de Sá, the laboratory is currently coordinated by Prof. Severino Alves Júnior, who in 2009 stood out as a pioneer in the study of MOFs in Brazil. Its activities cover the synthesis and characterization of MOFs and compounds involving rare earths, focusing on applications ranging from luminescent properties to multifunctional systems with a direct impact on society. BSTR maintains a strong insertion in the national scientific community, reinforcing its historical and ongoing role in the formation of knowledge and the advancement of coordination chemistry in Brazil.
LabCri was created in 1976 in the Department of Physics at UFMG and stands out as an international reference in the development of research with materials and molecules using X-ray diffraction techniques. Coordinated by Prof. Carlos Basílio, has been recognized by FINEP as a Consolidated National Multiuser Center since 2016. Equipped with single-crystal and powder X-ray diffractometers, in addition to a SAXS, the laboratory allows the precise elucidation of crystalline structures, being essential for studies of inorganic and organic compounds and advanced materials such as MOFs. In addition to supporting research and postgraduate projects, the laboratory also provides services to the academic community, companies, and industries. Among its lines of research, the growth and isoreticular expansion of MOFs and their films stand out, the obtaining of MOF@TiO₂ and MOFs@GO composites, as well as studies focused on the capture and photocatalysis of gases and the investigation of conductivity in MOFs.
MatCRYS is a research group based in the Department of Chemistry at UFMG. Dedicated to the development of molecular materials and crystal engineering, they have a strong presence in synthesis, structural characterization, and structure–property correlation. Its lines of research include the production of BioMOFs and the rational control of porosity and functionality, in addition to the study of luminescent organic solids, investigating phenomena such as polymorphism and their implications for optical properties. The group, led by Prof. Willian Xerxes, integrates synthetic and crystallographic approaches to understand and modulate advanced materials, contributing to both fundamental science and applications in areas such as sensing, photonics, and functional materials.
GPQMAP (Grupo de Pesquisa em Química de Materiais Porosos) at the Federal University of Juiz de Fora is a group dedicated to the development and study of advanced porous materials, with an emphasis on synthesis, characterization and application of structures such as MOFs and hybrid materials. Coordinated by Prof. Charlane Cimini, his research focuses on understanding the relationships between structure and properties, aiming for applications in strategic areas such as gas capture and separation, catalysis and environmental remediation. The group integrates modern experimental and analytical approaches, contributing to the training of qualified human resources and the advancement of materials chemistry in Brazil, with active insertion in the national scientific community.
SIAP (Grupo de Síntese de Sólidos Inorgânicos e Aplicações) is a research group based at the Federal University of Paraíba (UFPB), dedicated to the development of advanced inorganic materials and the investigation of their properties and applications. Led by Prof. Fausthon Fred, the group is strongly involved in the synthesis and characterization of MOFs, seeking to understand and control their structural, electronic and catalytic properties. Its lines of research include the development of materials for catalysis and electrocatalysis, as well as applications aimed at energy conversion and sustainable processes. SIAP consolidates itself as an environment for scientific training and knowledge production, bringing together students and researchers around contemporary challenges in the areas of energy, catalysis and functional materials.
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