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In celebration of the 10-year anniversaries of Chem and the broader Cell Press physical sciences portfolio, as well as this year’s Nobel Prize in metal-organic frameworks, this forum will bring together leaders who are advancing the field of separations through intricate and beautifully designed chemistry and materials science. Over the years, many of Chem’s most exciting and widely cited papers have centered on reticular chemistry and porous materials. This influence has spread to journals like Chem Catalysis, Cell Reports Physical Science, Matter, and Cell Reports Sustainability, all of which have featured impactful research on related frameworks.

In keeping with the tradition of the chemistry portfolio, we’ve chosen a topic that bridges the fundamental chemistry of these molecules and materials with their vital applications in separations, which is a key driver for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. Remarkably, separations processes account for about 15% of all global energy consumption. Reticular chemistry, as pioneered through the creation of metal-organic frameworks, offers a unique platform for designing materials with custom pore structures and targeted functionalities. These advances are opening new horizons for highly selective and energy-efficient separations, transforming industries from chemical manufacturing to water.

This webinar will be recorded to watch on demand after the live event. Register for the event to join the discussion and receive a notification when the recording is available.

When: Wednesday, April 29, 2026 · 9:00 a.m. · Central Time (US & Canada)
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Language: English
Who can attend? Everyone
Dial-in available? (listen only): Yes
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Featured Presenters
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Chair and Professor, Northwestern University
Professor Omar K. Farha’s research seeks to solve exciting problems in chemistry and materials science ranging from energy and environment related applications to challenges in national defense by employing atomically precise functional materials. By exploiting the modular nature of metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) and porous organic polymers (POPs), we work to fundamentally understand the role of three-dimensional architecture in modifying a material’s function for applications in gas storage and separation, catalysis, water remediation and detoxification of chemical warfare agent simulants.
Webinar hosting presenter
Robert K. Grasselli Professor of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering; Center Director, Center for Catalytic Science & Technology (CCST), University of Delaware
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Hirschmann-Makineni Professor of Chemistry, University of Pennsylvania
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Editor-in-chief, Chem Circularity
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Jessica Pancholi, Trends in Chemistry
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Associate scientific editor, Chem/Chem Circularity