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Felipe G\u00e1ndara<\/h3>\n

Dr. Felipe G\u00e1ndara is a Staff Scientist at the Materials Science Institute of Madrid (ICMM-CSIC), where he leads research in reticular chemistry and porous materials. His work focuses on the design, synthesis, and advanced structural analysis of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and covalent-organic frameworks (COFs) for applications in energy and environmentally related fields.<\/p>\n

He obtained his Ph.D. in Chemistry in 2009 from the Universidad Aut\u00f3noma de Madrid under the supervision of Prof. M. A. Monge and Dr. N. Snejko, followed by postdoctoral research in the group of Prof. O. M. Yaghi, at UCLA (2009-2012) and UC Berkeley-LBNL (2012-2014), where he specialized in the development of framework materials. Since returning to ICMM-CSIC, he has held positions as a CSIC-ComFuturo and Ram\u00f3n y Cajal researcher before becoming a Staff Scientist in 2020. His work integrates synthetic chemistry, advanced structural analysis, and computational modeling to understand and design new functional materials.
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Research Topics<\/h2>\n

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MOFs Design, Discovery, and Applications<\/h3>\n

The design and synthesis of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) is a core aspect of our research, focusing on developing new structures with tailored properties. By strategically selecting metal nodes and organic linkers, we aim to fine-tune the chemical and physical behavior of these materials, optimizing their performance for sustainable and energy-related applications.<\/p>\n

Selected publications<\/strong><\/p>\n

An anthraquinone-based bismuth\u2013iron metal\u2013organic framework as an efficient photoanode in photoelectrochemical cells<\/strong>
Chemical Science<\/em>, 2024<\/strong>, 15<\/em>, 6860-6866.
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A Multimetal Approach for the Reticulation of Iridium into Metal\u2013Organic Framework Building Units<\/strong>
Journal of the American Chemical Society<\/em>, 2024<\/strong>, 146<\/em>, 25824-25831.
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Fundamental Insights into Photoelectrocatalytic Hydrogen Production with a Hole-Transport Bismuth Metal\u2013Organic Framework<\/strong>
Journal of the American Chemical Society<\/em>, 2020<\/strong>, 142<\/em>, 318-326.
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Structural Elucidation and Modeling of Reticular Materials<\/h3>\n

Understanding the atomic-level structure of reticular materials is fundamental for advancing their functionality. We combine experimental techniques, such as X-ray and neutron diffraction, with computational modeling to elucidate the structural complexity of MOFs, COFs, and other framework materials. These studies provide insight into topological diversity, structural flexibility, and defect engineering, crucial for designing materials with enhanced properties.<\/p>\n

Selected publications<\/strong><\/p>\n

2D covalent organic framework via catenation<\/strong>
Chem<\/em>, 2025<\/strong>, 11<\/em>, 102307.
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Catenated covalent organic frameworks constructed from polyhedra<\/strong>
Nature Synthesis<\/em>, 2023<\/strong>, 2<\/em>, 286-295.
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Iron salicylaldehydate conjugated metal\u2013organic framework for quasi solid-state supercapacitor<\/strong>
Chemical Engineering Journal<\/em>, 2024<\/strong>, 496<\/em>, 153589.
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Materials with Increasing Complexity<\/h3>\n

The integration of heterometallic nodes, multivariate linkers, and hierarchical architectures enables the design of materials with unprecedented structural and functional complexity. Our research explores multi-metal MOFs, atomically sequenced frameworks, and adaptive reticular systems, expanding their applicability in multiple fields. By introducing controlled disorder and mixed-metal environments, we push the boundaries of reticular chemistry.\/p><\/p>\n

Selected publications<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n

Precisely Controlled Integration of Multiple Metal Cations in Diverse Metal\u2010Organic Framework Topologies via Messenger Building Unit Approach<\/strong>
Small Structures<\/em>, 2025<\/strong>, 6<\/em>, 2400581.
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Heterometallic Molecular Complexes Act as Messenger Building Units to Encode Desired Metal-Atom Combinations to Multivariate Metal\u2013Organic Frameworks<\/strong>
Journal of the American Chemical Society<\/em>, 2022<\/strong>, 144<\/em>, 16262-16266.
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Framework Adaptability and Concerted Structural Response in a Bismuth Metal\u2010Organic Framework Catalyst.<\/strong>
Angewandte Chemie International Edition<\/em>, 2022<\/strong>, 61<\/em>, e202209335.
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Addressed realization of multication complex arrangements in metal-organic frameworks<\/strong>
Science Advances<\/em>, 2017<\/strong>, 3<\/em>, e1700773.
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