The stability–activity tension in metal–organic framework catalysis

Constantin Eisen; Constanze N. Neumann; Dennis G.H. Hetterscheid; Michael R. Reithofer; Jia Min Chin

doi:10.1038/s41893-026-01840-9

The stability–activity tension in metal–organic framework catalysis

Constantin Eisen
, Constanze N. Neumann (Corresponding author)
, Dennis G.H. Hetterscheid (Corresponding author)
, Michael R. Reithofer (Corresponding author)
, Jia Min Chin (Corresponding author)

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Abstract

As materials with highly versatile and tunable architectures and functionalities, metal–organic frameworks offer precise control over catalyst structures. We discuss how their sustainable and economically viable use depends on balancing activity, stability and scale through improved metrics and informed material design.

Original language	English
Journal	Nature sustainability
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1038/s41893-026-01840-9
Publication status	E-pub ahead of print - 2026

Funding

Funders	Funder number
European Research Council	101002176 DYNAMOF
Österreichische Forschungsförderungsgesellschaft mbH (FFG)	FFG-896670, FFG-897938
Netherlands Organisation for Applied Scientific Research	739.017.003

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy

Austrian Fields of Science 2012

104008 Catalysis
205004 Functional materials
205019 Material sciences

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