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Our objectives

Our research aims to develop sustainable and efficient strategies for the synthesis and functionalization of metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) through mechanochemistry and deep eutectic solvents (DESs). We focus on understanding how mechanical forces, solvent environments, and reaction conditions influence MOF formation, structural evolution, and metal nanoparticle encapsulation. By integrating green synthesis with nanoscale engineering, we seek to design functional nanoparticle@MOF hybrid materials with tailored properties for surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) sensing and selective catalysis. Ultimately, our goal is to bridge fundamental insights into MOF formation with the rational design of advanced functional materials for sustainable chemical applications.

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News

Nguyen Hoang Kim Lan won Best Poster Award at ICSC2026 and Oral Presentation Encouragement Award at Student Scientific Conference 

Publications

A switchable-transparency eutectogel enabled by multiple dynamic interactions for smart display applications

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026

Eutectogels constitute a new class of soft materials, integrating the most desirable characteristics of traditional gels and offering broad versatility across numerous applications. However, the development of thermo-responsive eutectogels, particularly those capable of thermally switchable transparency, remains highly challenging. In this study, a smart thermo-responsive eutectogel (STE) is fabricated using an N-isopropylacrylamide/metal salt-based deep eutectic solvent. Leveraging multiple hydrogenbonding and coordination interactions, the STE displays excellent mechanical properties, achieving a tensile strength of 2.7 MPa. Notably, the STE demonstrates an upper critical solution temperature, undergoing a reversible transition from an opaque to a transparent state during the heating–cooling cycle. This unique feature enables its integration into various smart display systems.

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Exploring Enzyme Encapsulation Efficiency in MOFs Using Eco-Friendly Approaches

ChemSusChem 2025

The encapsulation of protein enzymes in metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) has been recognized as an effective enzyme immobilization approach. In this study, we demonstrated the influence of enzyme amount and the isoelectric points (pI) of different enzymes on the enzyme loading capacity in both mechanochemical (ball-milling) and water-based approaches. 

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A green and ultrafast one-pot mechanochemical approach for efficient biocatalyst encapsulation in MOFs: insights from experiments and computation

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2023

In this study, we illustrated the enzyme one-pot mechanical encapsulation within zeolitic imidazolate framework-90 (ZIF-90), a MOF subfamily. A substantial yield (ca. 80%) was achieved in only 10 s at 8 Hz or lower frequencies, assisted by a small amount (∼100 ml) of Tris buffer solution. The encapsulated enzyme catalase (CAT), responsible for decomposing hydrogen peroxide, maintains its bioactivity after mechanical treatment. Additionally, the enzyme gains protection from digestion (e.g., proteinase K) due to the size-sheltering effect.

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Contact us

LiFT² Lab - Lam Innovative Framework Technology

Address: 臺北市中正區愛國西路一號,科學館 S404
Phone: (+886) 2-23113040 ext. 3905
Email: fuqinglab@gmail.com

Advisor: 林復慶 Phuc Khanh Lam 

Assistant Professor, Department of Applied Physics and Chemistry, University of Taipei

Email: pklam@utaipei.edu.tw

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