From Impact to Insight: Mechanochemical Pathways for MOF Formation

We’re excited to share the recording of our third MOFspace Webinar, held on 13 January 2026!

In this insightful session, Prof. Dr. Franziska Emmerling — Head of the Department of Materials Chemistry, Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing (Berlin, Germany) — explored how mechanochemistry — a solvent-free, energy-efficient approach — transforms mechanical impact into scientific insight, enabling the direct synthesis of MOFs with tailored structures and properties.

You’ll learn about:
⚙️ How mechanical energy drives MOF formation, crystallisation, and transformations.
🔍 The power of in situ and real-time characterisation in mechanochemical synthesis.
🧪 Designing purpose-built MOFs for catalysis, sensing, and environmental remediation.

If you missed it or want to revisit the discussion, you can now watch the full recording below and continue learning from this inspiring talk.

Watch the recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=HeMPj9VZZ0NUDMsD&v=_hU0kq_aJcg&feature=youtu.be