Algorithm accurately predicts mechanical properties of existing and theoretical MOFs

An image showing the metal-organic framework ZIF-8

Source: © P Z Moghadam

Machine learning could speed up the production and use of coordination polymers in industry

A machine learning algorithm that can predict the mechanical properties of metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) offers a way to overcome these highly varied and versatile materials’ Achilles heel – their instability.1 The team behind this work hope that this computational tool will speed up acceptance of these materials by industry.