60 acast.com The MOFcast https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/the-mofcast en Ocean Cheung materials science,chemistry,technology,engineering Ocean Cheung We explore the world of metal-organic frameworks together with people from every corner of the globe The MOFcast


The MOFcast is a podcast series where we hold panel discussions with various guests from the porous materials and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) field—including materials scientists, industry professionals, policymakers, business leaders, and more. Our aim is to promote an interdisciplinary connection between everyone with an interest in MOFs.


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The MOFcast is a podcast series where we hold panel discussions with various guests from the porous materials and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) field—including materials scientists, industry professionals, policymakers, business leaders, and more. Our aim is to promote an interdisciplinary connection between everyone with an interest in MOFs.


In association with the EU4MOFs network

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]]> false Ocean Cheung info+66d0d258572aac1984c61c65@mg-eu.acast.com 66d0d258572aac1984c61c65 the-mofcast episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/66d0d258572aac1984c61c65/1726924045166-8024dbbe-db92-48aa-b77e-6fea8037c271.jpeg https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/the-mofcast The MOFcast Flexible MOFs and Nobel Lab Flexible MOFs and Nobel Lab Thu, 18 Dec 2025 23:01:00 GMT 16:47 694000bccc3f4b4c732e240f false https://shows.acast.com/the-mofcast/episodes/694000bccc3f4b4c732e240f 694000bccc3f4b4c732e240f 66d0d258572aac1984c61c65 We catch up with Kyriaki Koupepidou, a member of the Kitagawa lab in Kyoto to discuss her journey as a researcher working with MOFs full 1 12 You can now get in contact with the MOFCast: themofcast@gmail.com


In this episode, we are joined by Kyriaki Koupepidou to discuss her journey as a researcher working with MOFs and how she started in Cyprus and ended up at a Nobel Prize winner's lab.


This is the last episode of season 1 of the MOFCast. Season 2 will be released in 2026, watch this space!


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Episode host: Ocean Cheung


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In this episode, we are joined by Kyriaki Koupepidou to discuss her journey as a researcher working with MOFs and how she started in Cyprus and ended up at a Nobel Prize winner's lab.


This is the last episode of season 1 of the MOFCast. Season 2 will be released in 2026, watch this space!


Don't forget about MPIF: http://www.mpif4ever.com


Episode host: Ocean Cheung


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]]> MOFs- From Lab to Application MOFs- From Lab to Application Wed, 08 Oct 2025 11:00:00 GMT 31:44 68de3b6946a2532cdd28395e false https://shows.acast.com/the-mofcast/episodes/68de3b6946a2532cdd28395e 68de3b6946a2532cdd28395e 66d0d258572aac1984c61c65 How to build a bridge between academia and industry full 1 11 You can now get in contact with the MOFCast: themofcast@gmail.com


In this episode, we are joined by Selina Ambrose, Ellart de Wit to discuss how MOFs can easily go from something made in a very small scale in the lab to being applied in large scale production. Perhaps we can all come together and realize the "Dragon's Den" idea?


Don't forget about MPIF: http://www.mpif4ever.com


Episode host: Ocean Cheung


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In this episode, we are joined by Selina Ambrose, Ellart de Wit to discuss how MOFs can easily go from something made in a very small scale in the lab to being applied in large scale production. Perhaps we can all come together and realize the "Dragon's Den" idea?


Don't forget about MPIF: http://www.mpif4ever.com


Episode host: Ocean Cheung


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]]> MPIF - Materials Preparation Information File MPIF - Materials Preparation Information File Thu, 18 Sep 2025 22:00:27 GMT 21:54 68c08610f7970b080fb70673 false https://www.mpif4ever.com 68c08610f7970b080fb70673 66d0d258572aac1984c61c65 A new standard for documenting synthesis procedures full 1 10 You can now get in contact with the MOFCast: themofcast@gmail.com


In this episode, we are joined by Dariusz Matoga and Bettina Baumgartner to share the “Story of MPIF.” The Material Preparation Information File (MPIF) is a modular, machine- and human-readable standard for documenting synthesis protocols and key data. By capturing every detail—far beyond what’s typically reported in papers—MPIF tackles reproducibility challenges in materials research. With an easy-to-use online tool, MPIF paves the way for more reliable science, community-wide adoption, and even future machine learning–driven discoveries.


You can visit the MPIF Dashboard by going to http://www.mpif4ever.com


Come and talk to us at our poster at EuroMOF2025!


Episode host: Ocean Cheung


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In this episode, we are joined by Dariusz Matoga and Bettina Baumgartner to share the “Story of MPIF.” The Material Preparation Information File (MPIF) is a modular, machine- and human-readable standard for documenting synthesis protocols and key data. By capturing every detail—far beyond what’s typically reported in papers—MPIF tackles reproducibility challenges in materials research. With an easy-to-use online tool, MPIF paves the way for more reliable science, community-wide adoption, and even future machine learning–driven discoveries.


You can visit the MPIF Dashboard by going to http://www.mpif4ever.com


Come and talk to us at our poster at EuroMOF2025!


Episode host: Ocean Cheung


Intro music: Bensound

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]]> Scientific mobility - why is it important? Scientific mobility - why is it important? Wed, 25 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT 30:23 684be4101c97ce2ed14b50c5 false https://shows.acast.com/the-mofcast/episodes/684be4101c97ce2ed14b50c5 684be4101c97ce2ed14b50c5 66d0d258572aac1984c61c65 We catch up with Lauren Macreadie and Theresa Bloehs to discuss the importance of lab visits and mobility in sceince full 1 9 Lauren and Theresa tells us why it is important to visit other labs during your scientific journey, regardless of your career stage.


You can now get in contact with the MOFCast: themofcast@gmail.com


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]]> Lauren and Theresa tells us why it is important to visit other labs during your scientific journey, regardless of your career stage.


You can now get in contact with the MOFCast: themofcast@gmail.com


Episode host: Ocean Cheung


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]]> Industry or academia? Industry or academia? Sun, 25 May 2025 04:00:00 GMT 41:03 682c7f326511fe0dd5f91508 false https://shows.acast.com/the-mofcast/episodes/682c7f326511fe0dd5f91508 682c7f326511fe0dd5f91508 66d0d258572aac1984c61c65 We catch up with Alex Cruz from Baker Hughes to get his view on the big question - Industry or academia? full 1 8 We catch up with Alex Cruz from Baker Hughes to get his view on the big question - Industry or academia? How did Alex's career progress into what it is today and how does he see the future?


You can now get in contact with the MOFCast: themofcast@gmail.com


Episode host: Ocean Cheung


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]]> We catch up with Alex Cruz from Baker Hughes to get his view on the big question - Industry or academia? How did Alex's career progress into what it is today and how does he see the future?


You can now get in contact with the MOFCast: themofcast@gmail.com


Episode host: Ocean Cheung


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]]> MOFs - PhD and beyond MOFs - PhD and beyond Fri, 25 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT 42:55 680137c0380884156928cb61 false https://shows.acast.com/the-mofcast/episodes/680137c0380884156928cb61 680137c0380884156928cb61 66d0d258572aac1984c61c65 We talk to three young researchers to get their perspective on MOF research full 1 7 In this episode we talk with three young researchers, William Reinholdsson, Danaé Morel and Robin Petersson about what attracted them to do research with MOFs and their expectations.


You can now get in contact with the MOFCast: themofcast@gmail.com


Episode host: Ocean Cheung


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]]> In this episode we talk with three young researchers, William Reinholdsson, Danaé Morel and Robin Petersson about what attracted them to do research with MOFs and their expectations.


You can now get in contact with the MOFCast: themofcast@gmail.com


Episode host: Ocean Cheung


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]]> Mustard gas and the MOF seasons Mustard gas and the MOF seasons Tue, 25 Mar 2025 07:00:00 GMT 34:30 67dc3195f48da98092c42327 false https://shows.acast.com/the-mofcast/episodes/67dc3195f48da98092c42327 67dc3195f48da98092c42327 66d0d258572aac1984c61c65 We catch up with Ashlee Howarth and Chris Copeman to talk about their research into RE-MOFs full 1 6 In this episode we talk with two researchers at Concordia University (Prof Ashlee Howarth and Chris Copeman) to find out about RE-MOFs, mustard gas and "MOF seasons"


Episode host: Ocean Cheung


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]]> In this episode we talk with two researchers at Concordia University (Prof Ashlee Howarth and Chris Copeman) to find out about RE-MOFs, mustard gas and "MOF seasons"


Episode host: Ocean Cheung


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]]> Insects, Catalysts and MOFs Insects, Catalysts and MOFs Tue, 25 Feb 2025 07:00:00 GMT 38:14 67b846ef61b0b0034973a34e false https://shows.acast.com/the-mofcast/episodes/67b846ef61b0b0034973a34e 67b846ef61b0b0034973a34e 66d0d258572aac1984c61c65 We catch up with the Banothile and Gift to learn more about how insects led to a career in research full 1 5 In this episode we talk with Professor Banothile C.E. Makhubela, and Prof Gift Mehlana about their MOF journeys, prospects and challenges in their research topics and research environments.


Episode host: Ocean Cheung


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]]> In this episode we talk with Professor Banothile C.E. Makhubela, and Prof Gift Mehlana about their MOF journeys, prospects and challenges in their research topics and research environments.


Episode host: Ocean Cheung


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]]> Empower women in MOFs and beyond Empower women in MOFs and beyond Sat, 25 Jan 2025 10:53:21 GMT 24:17 678c17185c9549fc009703b8 false https://shows.acast.com/the-mofcast/episodes/678c17185c9549fc009703b8 678c17185c9549fc009703b8 66d0d258572aac1984c61c65 We catch up with the Ulrika Winnberg and Prof. Ilich A. Ibarra to get their view on MOFs for pollutant capture and empower women in MOF research full 1 4 In this episode we talk with Ulrica Winnberg and Prof Ilich Ibarra about using MOFs for air pollution related applications as well as gender diversity in the MOF field. Don't forget the check up the upcoming conference in Mexico this September!


1st International Conference Empower Women in MOFs and Beyond

Mexico, November 9-14th, 2025

Website: https://ewmb.com.mx/ 

Instagram: @womeninmof


Episode host: Ocean Cheung


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]]> In this episode we talk with Ulrica Winnberg and Prof Ilich Ibarra about using MOFs for air pollution related applications as well as gender diversity in the MOF field. Don't forget the check up the upcoming conference in Mexico this September!


1st International Conference Empower Women in MOFs and Beyond

Mexico, November 9-14th, 2025

Website: https://ewmb.com.mx/ 

Instagram: @womeninmof


Episode host: Ocean Cheung


Intro music: Bensound

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]]> Computers and MOFs - Molecular simulations and machine learning Computers and MOFs - Molecular simulations and machine learning Tue, 24 Dec 2024 23:17:54 GMT 36:37 67652770a977962b2ea273a4 false https://eu4mofs.com 67652770a977962b2ea273a4 66d0d258572aac1984c61c65 Machine learning, AI, computer simulations - why do you need them? full 1 3 We catch up with Prof. Dr. Seda Keskin Avcı - Koç University and Prof. Guillaume Maurin - Université Montpellier-IUF. We learn about our guests' journey into the MOF world and discuss how computer simulations can help to in the development of MOFs for gas separation as well as other applications.


Episode host: Ocean Cheung


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]]> We catch up with Prof. Dr. Seda Keskin Avcı - Koç University and Prof. Guillaume Maurin - Université Montpellier-IUF. We learn about our guests' journey into the MOF world and discuss how computer simulations can help to in the development of MOFs for gas separation as well as other applications.


Episode host: Ocean Cheung


Intro music: Bensound

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]]> IUPAC and MOFs - how do they work together? IUPAC and MOFs - how do they work together? Sun, 24 Nov 2024 16:09:16 GMT 43:43 66eed7215eb59bbcaed66613 false https://eu4mofs.com 66eed7215eb59bbcaed66613 66d0d258572aac1984c61c65 We discuss the role of IUPAC in the MOF field with Prof. Richard Hartshorn and Prof. Lars Öhrström full 1 2 We catch up with Prof. Richard Hartshorn from the University of Canterbury and Prof. Lars Öhrström from Chalmers University of Technology. Both guests have been actively involved in leading different activities within IUPAC. What does IUPAC do and how is it related to MOFs?


Episode host: Romy Ettlinger and Ocean Cheung


Web link to IUPAC - What we do What We Do - IUPAC | International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry 


The WorldFAIR project - Chemistry - The WorldFAIR Project (worldfair-project.eu) 



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]]> We catch up with Prof. Richard Hartshorn from the University of Canterbury and Prof. Lars Öhrström from Chalmers University of Technology. Both guests have been actively involved in leading different activities within IUPAC. What does IUPAC do and how is it related to MOFs?


Episode host: Romy Ettlinger and Ocean Cheung


Web link to IUPAC - What we do What We Do - IUPAC | International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry 


The WorldFAIR project - Chemistry - The WorldFAIR Project (worldfair-project.eu) 



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]]> What is the EU4MOFs network? What is the EU4MOFs network? Thu, 31 Oct 2024 23:01:39 GMT 31:27 66d0d391bdc7a77cdd8f061f false https://eu4mofs.com 66d0d391bdc7a77cdd8f061f 66d0d258572aac1984c61c65 We catch up with the people behind the EU4MOFs initiative full 1 1 What is the EU4MOF network? Who came up with the idea to form this network? In this episode, we catch up with the creators of the EU4MOF network: Prof. Stefan Wuttke, Dr. Romy Ettlinger, and Dr. Quim Peña, to learn more about the objectives of the network. We discuss the activities involved and, most importantly, how you can become a part of it.


Episode host: Ocean Cheung


Spoiler alert: There is funding available for researcher mobility!


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]]> What is the EU4MOF network? Who came up with the idea to form this network? In this episode, we catch up with the creators of the EU4MOF network: Prof. Stefan Wuttke, Dr. Romy Ettlinger, and Dr. Quim Peña, to learn more about the objectives of the network. We discuss the activities involved and, most importantly, how you can become a part of it.


Episode host: Ocean Cheung


Spoiler alert: There is funding available for researcher mobility!


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