Our CEO Mohammed Khan and CSO Professor David Fairen-Jimenez, recently joined The Decarbonisation Dialogue podcast to discuss the role of advanced materials in accelerating the net-zero transition
In Episode 48, Mohammed and David explore how MOFs are helping address some of industry’s most pressing decarbonisation challenges. The conversation covers the potential of these advanced materials to transform applications such as carbon capture, hydrogen storage and gas separation, enabling more efficient and affordable pathways to reducing emissions.
Turning Scientific Innovation into Climate Impact
While breakthrough technologies are essential to achieving global climate goals, their success ultimately depends on their ability to deliver real-world value. During the discussion, Mohammed and David highlight the importance of developing solutions that are not only effective but also economically viable and scalable.
The episode explores several themes that are central to the future of climate technology, including:
- Why affordability is critical for widespread adoption
- The challenge of scaling scientific breakthroughs from the laboratory to industry
- The growing recognition of MOFs and their potential across decarbonisation applications, especially since the Nobel Prize recognition
- The importance of collaboration between researchers, industry leaders, investors and policymakers
As David notes during the conversation: “The opportunity is to capture this CO₂ before it reaches the atmosphere.”
The Role of MOFs in Decarbonisation
MOFs are highly porous materials designed to selectively capture, store and separate molecules. Their unique properties make them particularly promising for industrial applications where efficiency, energy consumption and cost are key considerations.
At Immaterial, we are focused on translating decades of scientific research into practical solutions that help industries reduce emissions while maintaining competitiveness. By developing next-generation MOF technologies, we aim to support the deployment of scalable decarbonisation solutions across a range of sectors.
Listen to the Episode
We’re grateful to the team at The Decarbonisation Dialogue for the opportunity to participate in such an engaging and wide-ranging discussion.
You can listen to the full episode here.