The recent Nobel Prize in Chemistry has been awarded to Professors Kitagawa, Robson, and Yaghi for the development of metal–organic frameworks (MOFs). MOFs are a type of porous material with an incredibly versatile structure, capable of storing or separating fluids, capturing pollutants, delivering drugs, or even serving as platforms for clean energy production.

At IMDEA Energy, we actively work with these advanced materials. Our research focuses on key applications for the energy transition, environmental protection, and health. To date, more than 35 novel MOFs, known as IEFs (IMDEA Energy Frameworks), have been designed and synthesized in-house — custom-developed to address specific technological challenges.

This progress has been made possible thanks to a strong network of national and international collaborations, spanning both academia and industry, consolidating IMDEA Energy’s position as a leading center in the development and application of advanced porous materials.