Micro-flow Nanocatalysis: Synergic Effect of TfOH@SPIONs and Micro-flow Technology as an Efficient and Robust Catalytic System for the Synthesis of Plasticizers

The combination of continuous flow technology with immobilizing of only 0.13 mol% of triflic acid (TfOH) on silica-encapsulated superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (SPIONs) under solvent-free conditions successfully provided a powerful, efficient, and eco-friendly route for the synthesis of plasticizers. The turnover frequency value in micro-flow conditions varied in the range of 948.7 to 7384.6 h−1 compared to 403.8 to 3099 h−1 for in-flask. This technique works efficiently, encouraging future applications of micro-flow nano-catalysis in green chemistry

Metal–Organic Frameworks and Covalent Organic Frameworks as Platforms for Photodynamic Therapy

We describe the newest approach to photodynamic therapy (PDT) using metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and covalent organic frameworks (COFs). PDT’s characteristic method of treating cancer as noninvasive and selective has garnered much attention. PDT has entered the realm of nanotechnology to overcome various challenges that are hindering its effectiveness. Porous materials, which are more functional than small molecules, are being explored as platforms for PDT. MOFs are at the forefront of these investigations, and the anti-tumor ability of well-designed nano-MOFs (nMOFs) has recently been reported. We also discuss the possibility of using COFs for future-use PDT