A porous metal-organic framework Zr6O4(OH)4(L-PdX)3 (1-X) has been constructed from Pd diphosphinite pincer complexes ([L-PdX](4-) = [(2,6-(OPAr2)2C6H3)PdX](4-), Ar = p-C6H4CO2(-), X = Cl, I). Reaction of 1-X with PhI(O2CCF3)2 facilitates I(-)/CF3CO2(-) ligand exchange to generate 1-TFA and I2 as a soluble byproduct. 1-TFA is an active and recyclable catalyst for transfer hydrogenation of benzaldehydes using formic acid as a hydrogen source. In contrast, the homogeneous analogue (t)Bu(L-PdTFA) is an ineffective catalyst owing to decomposition under the catalytic conditions, highlighting the beneficial effects of immobilization.

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AIM Photonics has developed a high precision laser attach process using an ultra-precise ASM Amicra NANO 300 mm die-to-wafer flip-chip bonder and integrated solder stamping system. Laser die are placed with high accuracy (<1 µm) and soldered to form a AuSn eutectic bond. This photonic platform has low optical losses, with SiN waveguides measuring on the order of 0.4 dB/cm and a calculated laser-to-waveguide coupling loss of 1.86 dB.