7th International Conference on Metal-Organic Frameworks and Open Framework Compounds

From synthesis to characterisation and application of MOF 

Discuss the most curious phenomena and discover their fundamental origins. Get insights from advanced in situ-characterization techniques and meet new cooperation partners. 

The modular design of metal organic frameworks and other porous materials has inspired scientists from a wide range of disciplines as well as industrial companies to invent novel functions. Discovery of unique and counterintuitive phenomena, from fundamentals to applications, continues to stimulate theory development as well as synthesis efforts. New generations of materials such as porous glasses or liquids provide novel fundamental insights for promising functions in devices and industrial processes.

Uses in industry: Adsorption, storage, catalysis and more

Energy, environment, global warming, water, digitalization, medicine and many more themes are at the forefront of societal needs, in decisive aspects relying on porous materials innovations and technology. Tremendous achievements in the past two decades have boosted the performance of open framework materials to record characteristics in terms of accessible porosity, separation efficiency, catalytic activity and functionality. Metal-organic frameworks, zeolite analogues and other materials are used in industrial adsorption as well as storage processes and are indispensable in catalysis.

Transport of charge carriers, heat, and mass transfer in 2D and 3D frameworks is crucial for advanced battery, electrocatalytic, and sensing applications. Thin functional films provide optical or electronic functionality in light-emitting and energy-harvesting devices.

Meet scientists, entrepreneurs and experts from research and industry

High selectivity in gas separation, excellent performance in water harvesting and heat pumps have stimulated the foundation of various startups all over the world. They profit from selecting the material needed from a massive portfolio of more than 40,000 frameworks known today. Digitalization and in silico prediction of the desired materials’ properties nowadays can serve as a guidance for scientists and entrepreneurs to select the highest performing material for applications providing a truly knowledge-based discovery and invention process.

You are cordially invited to contribute to the scientific programme. Abstract submission for poster presentations is possible until 21st August at the latest (abstract submission for lectures is already closed).

Please prepare 1-2 pages (incl. figures, max. size 1 MB, max. 2 pages). The abstract should explicitly mention objectives, new results and conclusions or significance of the work. Accepted abstracts will be published for all conference participants in a book of abstracts (PDF). The congress language is English.

Please use the Template to correctly format your contribution and upload it as PDF file.

Enter the author list (author and co-author/s) and affiliations in the same order as in your abstract. Please note: DECHEMA will not make any adjustments regarding the author information. The information will be published as given.

The selection of the presentations (lectures and poster) will be based on the review of the abstracts by the Scientific Committee.

Submit your abstract here

Go to Conference Topics

Materials topics covered at the conference:

• Metal-Organic Frameworks
• Porous Coordination Polymers
• Covalent Organic Frameworks
• Porous Polymers
• Framework Materials
• Zeolite Analogues
• Non-Covalent Porous Materials
• Porous Molecular Solids, Molecular Cages
• Glasses
• Nanocomposites
• Nanomaterials
• 2D-Materials
• Surface Chemistry
• Thin Films
• Core Shell Architectures

...can be applied to a large variety of functions

Materials with a defined porosity can be designed to meet very specific needs. This makes them so versatile that they can be applied in a tremendous range of functions such as electronics, sensorics, life science, catalysis, separation, energy storage and many more.

Functions covered at the conference:

• Electronics
• Sensorics
• Batteries, Supercaps
• Electrochemistry
• Optics
• Life Science (Drug Delivery, Medicinal etc.)
• Photovoltaics
• Catalysis
• Adsorption
• Separation
• Energy storage

Basic research and new techniques lead to deeper understanding

Recent advances in research have opened up an understanding of fundamental phenomena. Advanced characterisation techniques, modelling and simulation and the application of data mining methodology have led to deeper knowledge that allows for the development of new features such as switchability of the porous materials.

Novel Fundamental Phenomena and Characterisation covered at the conference:

• Switchability and Dynamics
• Defects and Disorder
• Topology and nets
• Advanced Characterisation Techniques
• In Operando-Characterisation
• Spectroscopy
• Microscopy
• Magnetism
• Modelling and Simulation at all Levels
• Machine Learning
• Data Mining
• High Throughput Screening
• Mechanics
• High Pressure Studies

From research to industry

The variety and versatility of metal-organic frameworks, porous polymers and other "cages" has created great interest in many industries. The 7th International Conference on Metal-Organic Frameworks and Open Framework Compounds offers the opportunity for scientists, developers and users to connect, discuss cooperation and work on new applications of MOF for industrial processes.

Industrial Processes covered at the conference:

• Upscaling, Shaping, Additive Manufacturing
• Process Integration
• Storage and Delivery
• Gas and Liquid Phase Separation
• Chromatography
• Energy Storage
• Heat Pumps
• Dehumidification, Air Conditioning
• Personal Protection
• Electronics
• Device Fabrication
• Catalysis
• Life Science
• Health-care and Food
• Sensors and Detection

Early Career Award

The IZA Commission on Metal-Organic Frameworks will offer two awards for those working towards their PhD, or equivalent degree, in the field. It aims to celebrate the scientific achievements of those working towards a PhD.

Nominations close on 27th February. No submissions will be accepted after 17.00 GMT, on the 27th February. The application process involves submission of a single .pdf document containing a 1 page CV and a supporting statement of up to one side of A4, normally by the PhD supervisor. Candidates will also be expected to have submitted an abstract for MOF2020 in accordance with the conference deadline (14th February 2020).

The award consists of a certificate and an oral presentation at MOF2020. Travel, registration and accommodation costs to a maximum of 2000,- € will also be reimbursed. This year, the two prizes will be sponsored by the Journal Chem and Elsevier (Global STM Journals).

Full details About the Award here

Renowned plenary and keynote lecturers will introduce the topics in a broader perspective

Plenary Speakers

•Prof. Xiao-Ming Chen, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou | CHN

•Prof. François-Xavier Coudert, Université Paris Sciences et Lettres | F

•Prof. Susumu Kitagawa | Kyoto University | J

•Prof. Bettina Lotsch | Max Planck Institute for Solid State Research, Stuttgart | D

•Prof. Martin Schröder | The University of Manchester | UK

•Prof. Sir Fraser Stoddart | Northwestern University, Evanston | USA

•Prof. Omar Yaghi | University of California, Berkeley | USA

Keynote Speakers

•Prof. Rahul Banerjee | Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Kolkata | IND

•Prof. Xian-He Bu | Nankai University, Tianjin | CHN

•Prof. Jürgen Caro | Leibniz University Hannover | D

•Prof. Deanna D'Alessandro | The University of Sydney | AUS

•Dr. Cara Doherty | Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation, Clayton | AUS

•Prof. Tina Düren | University of Bath | UK

•Prof. Shuhei Furukawa | Kyoto University | J

•Prof. Yu Han | King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Thuwal | KSA

•Prof. Jeffrey Reimer | University of California, Berkeley | USA

•Prof. Christian Serre | Ecole Normale Supérieure, Paris | F

•Prof. Zhiyong Tang | National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, Beijing | CHN

•Prof. Monique van der Veen | TU Delft | NL

•Prof. Hong-Cai Joe Zhou | Texas A&M University, College Station | USA

•Prof. Xiaodong Zou | Stockholm University | S

Diamant

Anton Paar GmbH develops, produces and distributes high-end measuring instruments for research and development as well as quality control, and has over 3500 employees worldwide. The analysis of structural features of porous materials such as their density, pore size, and specific surface area are a core competence of Anton Paar’s instrument portfolio. By building good relationships with leading research institutes and scientists, and the systematic transfer of know-how from science and industry, Anton Paar has succeeded in constantly developing its technologies.

Platin

Micromeritics Instrument Corporation (Norcross/GA, USA) is a global provider of solutions for material characterization with market-leading instrumentation and application expertise in five core areas:  density; surface area and porosity; particle size and shape; powder characterization; and catalyst characterization and process development. Contract testing is offered via the Particle Testing Authority.

Silber

	Gatan Inc. is the world's leading manufacturer of instrumentation and software used to enhance and extend the operation and performance of electron microscopes. Gatan products, which are fully compatible with nearly all electron microscope models, cover the entire range of the research process—from specimen preparation and manipulation to imaging and analysis. The Gatan brand name is recognized with high quality products and leading technology for more than 50 years. For more information, visit: www.gatan.com.
	The well-known provider of high-quality analyzers for porous materials MicrotracBEL became part of the VERDER Scientific group in 2019. The merge with Microtrac Inc. and Retsch Technology GmbH has formed Microtrac MRB as a provider of a complete portfolio of particle characterization instruments. The product line for characterization of porous materials includes analyzers for specific surface area based on gas adsorption, pore size measurement and catalyst evaluation. A second focus of MRB’s activities is particle size & shape characterization based on dynamic image analysis and laser light scattering. A variety of analyzers covering a size range from nanometers to millimeters is available.
	novoMOF AG focuses on idea-to-product projects to bring MOFs to industrial applications. We partner with our clients to combine their application knowledge of the product with our material expertise on MOFs – from the initial idea, identification of the right MOF, production, prototyping, product launch and beyond. Based in Switzerland, novoMOF is working with global leaders in the energy, environmental, oil&gas and other industrial sectors who leverage MOFs for economically viable products and processes. novoMOF produces metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) – the next generation of advanced materials for selective separation and filtration.

Exhibitors and further Sponsors

	We are specialists for measuring technologies and analytical instruments, contract analyzes and method developments for comprehensive characterization of dispersions, particles, powders and porous solids: particle size 0.01 – 3500 µm and dynamic image analysis, BET surface area and pore size distribution, chemisorption and temperature programmed reaction, breakthrough sorption experiments), porosity, density, water vapor sorption, zeta potential, stability of original dispersions and more.
	With over 50 years of experience, Berghof offers comprehensive expertise in the production of reactor systems. Our highpreactor reactor systems can be equipped with a unique PTFE liner system, which forms the basis for an easy cleaning and a flexible use of our reactors. Furthermore, our digestec pressure vessels are ideal for hydrothermal synthesis and convince by an intuitive handling as well as an outstanding lifetime.
	The Fraunhofer Institute for Material and Beam Technology IWS Dresden stands for innovations in laser and surface technology. The scientists offer one stop solutions ranging from the development of new processes to implementation into production up to application-oriented support. The business unit Chemical Surface Technology focuses on next-generation batteries. Central research topics include electromobility and stationary energy storage. Emphasis is placed on innovative approaches such as solid-state batteries.
	Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360) is an open access journal with its latest impact factor of 3.164, ranking 17/87 (Q1) in polymer science. It provides an interdisciplinary forum for publishing papers which advance the fields of (i) Polymer synthesis, (ii) Polymer analysis, (iii) Polymer physics, (iv) Polymer theory and simulation, and (v) Polymer processing and performance, (vi) Polymer applications, (vii) Biopolymers. See more at http://www.mdpi.com/journal/polymers.   Benefits of publishing in Polymers: 1. Open access and high visibility: unlimited access, broad database coverage, various promotional activities and academic event presentations; 2. Rapid turn-around: 16.7 days from submission to first decision (average data of 2018).
	Strem Chemicals, Inc., established in 1964, is a privately held manufacturer and marketer of specialty chemicals of high purity. Strem’s key products include catalysts, ligands, organometallics, metal carbonyls, CVD/ALD precursors and nanomaterials. Our products are used for R&D and commercial scale applications, especially in the pharmaceutical, microelectronics, chemicals and petrochemicals industries. Strem Chemicals also provides custom synthesis, process development and cGMP manufacturing services. Strem is an ISO 9001 certified company. For more information, please visit www.strem.com or contact us at

Pre- and Post-Conference Programme

Friday, 18th September 2020

MOF2020 Expert View Series

"Adsorption and Separation Science & Technology Fundamentals for Energy and Environmental Applications"

The tutorial is part of the MOF2020 pre-conference which is especially suited for younger researchers. In this MOF2020 tutorial series, renowned experts give detailed insights into the technology from fundamentals to applications. The tutorial level is ideal to guide PhD students or experts from other areas into the field. For more information click here

Saturday, 19th September 2020

Young Investigators Symposium

The Young Investigators Symposium aims to bring together early-career researchers (PhD's and postdocs) who are eager to present their research for an international audiance and to be inspired by recent work on MOFs and related materials.

Please find more information about abstract submission here.

Thursday, 24th September 2020

Industry Workshop

„Advanced porous materials for industry: Metal-Organic Frameworks, porous polymers and beyond”

Following the great success of our previous MOF-Workshops in 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2019, this year’s symposium will again bring together an international audience of industrial customers and scientists. Renowned experts will present the latest results concerning synthesis, processing and applications in the field of Metal-Organic Frameworks and porous polymers. For more information click here

Registration fees (full)

including Conference Dinner

Registration fees (flex)

excluding Conference Dinner

*Early Bird Rates are available until 30 June 2020.

All rates include participation in the conference from 21st-23rd September plus Welcome Event on 20th September 2020. Food and beverages are provided during all coffee and lunch breaks.

All Prices are quoted in EURO. No VAT requested for conference participation according to § 4.22 UStG. Registration fee may include a Business Package with VAT.

Due to the Corona Pandemic and unforeseeable developments, we offer all participants a free cancellation for events taking place until the end of 2020.

Register Here

The DECHEMA terms and conditions apply for all conferences . Please note that the following information are exerpts and supplements to the general terms and conditions.

Registration

Registration is possible, subject to capacity in the lecture rooms, up to the beginning of the conference. Confirmation of registration will be sent immediately by email. You will receive the invoice by post mail within two weeks.

The registration fee include a conference ticket, book of abstracts (PDF), list of participants and food & beverages during coffee and lunch breaks. All documents will be handed out on-site.

Editorial deadline for list of participants is 4th September 2020.

Cancellation and Refunds

Due to the Corona Pandemic and unforeseeable developments, we offer all participants a free cancellation for events taking place until the end of 2020. Cancellations will only be accepted in written form.Cancellations are only accepted in writing (i.e. by fax, surface mail or e-mail). In case of no-show the conference fees won't be refunded and fees that might not have been paid yet, still have to be paid.

Local Organising Commitee

• Prof. Eike Brunner, Technical University Dresden/D
• Prof. Xinliang Feng, Technical University Dresden/D
• Prof. Roland Fischer, Technical University Munich/D
• Prof. Thomas Heine, Technical University Dresden/D
• Prof. Stefan Kaskel, Technical University Dresden/D, Conference Chairman
• Prof. Christoph Janiak, Heinrich-Heine Universität Düsseldorf/D
• Dr. Dana Medina, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)/D
• Dr. Silke Megelski, DECHEMA e.V., Frankfurt/D
• Prof. Norbert Stock, Christian-Albrechts-University Kiel/D
• Prof. Arne Thomas, Technical University Berlin/D
• Prof. Christof Wöll, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen/D

International Advisory Board

• Dr. Mark Allendorf, Sandia National Lab, Livermore/USA
• Prof. Banglin Chen, University of Texas, San Antonio/USA
• Prof. Christian J. Doonan, University of Adelaide/AUS
• Prof. Tina Düren, University of Bath/GB
• Prof. Mohamed Eddaoudi, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Thuwal/KSA
• Prof. Susumu Kitagawa, Kyoto University/JP
• Prof. Karl Petter Lillerud, University of Oslo/NO
• Prof. Philip Llewellyn, Aix-Marseille University, Marseille/F
• Prof. Russel Morris, University of St. Andrews/GB
• Prof. Jorge Navarro, University of Granada/E
• Prof. Christian Serre, ENS/ESPCI Paris/F
• Prof. Bo Wang, Beijing Institute of Technology/Tsinghua University/CN 

Dresden: A historical location with a huge innovation landscape

The city of Dresden will provide a stimulating atmosphere to host MOF2020. With a strong focus on materials science, TU Dresden, Dresden Concept, and its research arena driven by numerous Fraunhofer, Max Planck, and Leibniz Institutes, and a Helmholtz Research Center, Dresden will serve as an inspiring landscape to make new connections in industry and science. Enjoy the historical ambience of Dresden, famous for art and architecture!

Here you can find further information about the attractions, accommodation and more.

We are looking forward to welcoming you in Dresden! 

Photo: Brühlsche Terrasse_DML_ddpix.de_kommerziell

We have reserved some room contingents at special rates in several hotels near the International Congress Centre (ICD) and near the city centre of Dresden.

Please book your hotel room yourself. Please note that there are deadlines for the reservation. After that deadline we can not guarantee for the availability of rooms or indicated rates.

Maritim Hotel

Directly located next to International Congress Center

Single Room/Night: 15 % discount on daily rate with booking code
Cancellation policies: no cancellation fee until 3 days before arrival date

Booking Link: https://www.maritim.com/bookingcode=DECHEMA

Tel.: +49 351 216-0
Email:

Address: Devrientstraße 10-12, 01067 Dresden

Booking code valid until 20 September 2020, subject to availability

Leonardo Hotel Dresden Altstadt

Distance to Congress Centre: 600 m (7 min by walk)

Single Room/Night: 79,00 € incl. Breakfast
Double Room/Night: 103,00 € incl. Breakfast
Cancellation policies: no cancellation fee until 18:00 at arrival date

Booking Code: DECHEMA

Phone: +49 351 48 67 00
Email:
Address: Magdeburger Str. 1A, 01067 Dresden

Room contingent available until 9 August 2020

Penck Hotel Dresden

Distance to Congress Centre: 600 m (7 min by walk)

Single Room/Night: 99,00 € incl. Breakfast
Double Room/Night: 114,00 € incl. Breakfast
including 1 free bootle of mineral water daily in the room

Cancellation policies: no cancellation fee until 5 days before arrival date, later cancellations and no shows 90% of room rate

Booking Code: DECHEMA

Phone: +49 351 4922 – 784
Email:
Address: Ostra-Allee 33, 01067 Dresden

Room contingent available until 9 August 2020

Hilton Hotel Dresden

Distance to Congress Centre: 950 m (12 min by walk)

Single Room/Night: 99,00 € incl. Breakfast
Double Room/Night: 124,00 € incl. Breakfast

Cancellation policies: no cancellation fee until 7 days prior to arrival date, later cancellations and no shows 90% of room rate

Booking Code: DECHEMA
Booking Link: http://group.hilton.com/DECHEMA

Phone: +49 351 8642 756
Address: An der Frauenkirche 5, 01067 Dresden

Room contingent available until 8 August 2020

Star Inn Hotel Premium Dresden

Distance to Congress Centre: 1,2 km (15 min by walk)

Single Room/Night: 79,00 € incl. Breakfast
Double Room/Night: 95,00 € incl. Breakfast

Cancellation policies: no cancellation fee until the arrival date, later cancellations and no shows 90% of room rate

Booking Code: DECHEMA
Email:
Website: https://starinnhotels.com/Dresden

Phone: +49 351 30 711 – 0
Address: Altmarkt 4, 01067 Dresden

Room contingent available until 8 August 2020

Hotel am Terrassenufer

directly located in the historic city centre of Dresden
Distance to Congress Centre: 1,6 km (20 min by walk)

Single Room/Night: 77,00 € incl. Breakfast
Double Room/Night: 105,00 € incl. Breakfast
including 1 free bootle of mineral water daily in the room

Booking Code: DECHEMA

Cancellation policies: no cancellation fee until 3 days before arrival date, later cancellations and no shows 90% of room rate

Website: https://www.hotel-terrassenufer.de/

Phone: +49 351 44 09 500
Address: Terrassenufer 12, 01069 Dresden

Room contingent available until 9 August 2020

Intercity Hotel Dresden

located next to main station
Distance to Congress Centre: 2,3 km (25 min by walk)

Standard Category Single Room/Night: 85,00 € incl. Breakfast
Standard Category Double Room/Night: 105,00 € incl. Breakfast
including 1 free bootle of mineral water in the room, including FreeCityTicket for using public transport

Booking Code: DECHEMA

Credit Card needed to guarantee the booking
Cancellation policies: no cancellation fee until 7 days before arrival date, later cancellations and no shows 90% of room rate

Website: https://www.intercityhotel.com/dresden
Phone: +49 351 26 355 352
Address: Wiener Platz 8, 01069 Dresden

Room contingent available until 9 August 2020