The Benz Lab

A surface chemistry group

​​Welcome to the Benz lab!  We are interested in physical and chemical processes which occur on surfaces.  Current directions in the group include the study of metal organic framework (MOF) surfaces and MOF surface functionalization.  ​

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ZIF-8 nanoparticles on a silicon surface

ZIF-8 nanoparticles on a silicon surface

MOF-5 crystals supported on a graphite-coated alumina disc

MOF-5 crystals supported on a graphite-coated alumina disc

Group Image ACS S2022.jpg ZIF-8 nanoparticles on a silicon surface MOF-5 crystals supported on a graphite-coated alumina disc

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