Episode 113: Metal Organic Frameworks
From Materialism: A Materials Science Podcast by Taylor Sparks and Andrew Falkowski
December 11, 2025 · 51 min · Episode 113
About this episode
The episode discusses the significance of metal-organic frameworks and their potential applications with Dr. Matthew J. Cliffe.
The 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded to pioneers in the field of MOFs, but what exactly is a MOF? We sit down with Dr. Matthew J. Cliffe, an associate professor at the University of Cambridge, to discuss what makes metal–organic frameworks deserving of a Nobel Prize. Our conversation ranges from their potential role in capturing CO₂ from the atmosphere to the unique methods used to characterize these remarkable materials. Matthew's faculty page [LINK] This episode is sponsored by the American Ceramics Society Learning Center. Visit ceramics.org/materialism to learn more or use code MATERIALISM to get $100 off your next On-Demand course registration. This Materialism Podcast is sponsored by Materials Today , an Elsevier community dedicated to the creation and sharing of materials science knowledge and experience through their peer-reviewed journals, academic conferences, educational webinars, and more. Thanks to Kolobyte and Alphabot for letting us use their music in the show! If you have questions or feedback please send us emails at materialism.podcast@gmail.com or connect with us on social media: Instagram , Twitter . Materialism Team: Taylor Sparks, Andrew Falkowski…
People in this episode
Hosts: Taylor Sparks, Andrew Falkowski
Guest: Dr Matthew J Cliffe
Topics covered
- Nobel Prize in Chemistry
- CO₂ capture
- materials science
- Metal Organic Frameworks
Keywords
- MOFs
- University of Cambridge
- characterization methods
Sponsors
American Ceramics Society Learning Center, Materials Today
Mentioned in this episode
Products: On-Demand course
Books & works: a Nobel Prize
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