Parsa Amin (Ph.D.) – Innovations in Thin Film MOFs: Next-Generation Materials for Carbon Capture,” focuses on addressing the urgent need for advanced CO2 capture technologies.: 3000 eur (2025)
Innovations in Thin Film MOFs: Next-Generation Materials for Carbon Capture,” focuses on addressing the urgent need for advanced CO2 capture technologies.
With support from the Walter Ahlström Foundation, our research achieved a major milestone: the first successful anodic electrodeposition of MIL-53(Al) metal-organic framework thin films, published in Microporous and Mesoporous Materials. This innovative electrochemical approach revolutionizes how advanced carbon capture materials are manufactured, making them scalable and cost-effective for industrial applications.
Our breakthrough enables direct electric heating of the MOF films for rapid CO2 desorption, a game-changer for energy efficiency. The synthesized films achieved exceptional properties: surface areas up to 876 m2/g, thermal stability to 500°C, and the ability to reach operational temperatures (68°C) within minutes using only electrical current. This eliminates the need for external heating systems, dramatically reducing energy consumption and cycle times in carbon capture processes. The Foundation’s support accelerated electrochemical synthesis and advanced characterization, enabling us to optimize synthesis parameters and demonstrate electrothermal functionality. This technology directly supports Finland’s 2035 carbon neutrality goals and offers immediate applications in the pulp-and-paper and energy sectors. By providing scalable, energy-efficient CO2 capture solutions, this research bridges laboratory innovation with industrial impact, positioning Finnish industry at the forefront of sustainable technologies.
