Vectorial Catalysis in Surface‐Anchored Nanometer‐Sized Metal–Organic Frameworks‐Based Microfluidic Devices

Abstract

Vectorial catalysis—controlling multi‐step reactions in a programmed sequence and by defined spatial localization in a microscale device—is an enticing goal in bio‐inspired catalysis research. However, translating concepts from natural cascade biocatalysis into artificial hierarchical chemical systems remains a challenge. Herein, we demonstrate integration of two different surface‐anchored nanometer‐sized metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) in a microfluidic device for modelling vectorial catalysis. Catalyst immobilization at defined sections along the microchannel and a two‐step cascade reaction was conducted with full conversion after 30 seconds and high turnover frequencies (TOF≈105 h−1).

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