Independent Work

61. Active sites behavior on Ru@MIL-101(Cr) catalysts to direct alcohol to acetals conversion, an in situ FT-IR study of n-butanol and butanal. L. Zhu, J. P. Li, Y. Liu, J. Lang, S. Zhang, W. Y. Hernández, W. Zhou, V. Ordomsky, T. Li*, Y. Yang*  J. Catal. 2022, accepted
60. One-Step Rapid Fabrication of MOF@Polymer Core-shell Particles through Non-Solvent Induced Surface Deposition. C. Wu, D. Dai, X. Zhao, H. Wang, T. Li*  J. Mater. Chem. A, 2022, in press
59. A Robust Hollow Metal-Organic Framework with Enhanced Diffusion for Size Selective Catalysis. C. Wu,‡ X. Zhao,‡ D. Wang , X. Si, T. Li* Chem. Sci., 2022, in press
58. Conjugated Boron Porous Polymers Having Strong p−π* Conjugation for Amine Sensing and Absorption. C Xue, M Peng, Z Zhang, X Han, Q Wang, C Li, H Liu, T Li, N Yu, Y Ren* Macromolecules 2022, 55, 10, 3850–3859
57. Ultramicroporous Organophosphorus Polymers via Self-Accelerating P−C Coupling Reactions: Kinetic Effects on Crosslinking Environments and Porous Structures. Z. Zhang, Q. Wang, H, Liu, T. Li, Y. Ren* J. Am. Chem. Soc., 2022, 144, 26, 11748–11756 
56. Two-dimensional Zr/Hf-hydroxamate metal–organic frameworks. Q. Lai, Z. Chu, X. Xiao, D. Dai, T. Song, T. Luo, W. Tang, X. Feng, Z. Zhang, T. Li, H. Xiao, J. Su*, C. Liu* Chem. Commun., 2022, 58, 3601-3604
55. Exploration of Hierarchical Metal-Organic Framework as Ultralight, High Strength Mechanical Metamaterials. Y. Xing, L. Luo, Y. Li, D. Wang, D. Hu*, T. Li*, H. Zhang* J. Am. Chem. Soc., 2022, 144, 4393–4402
54. Repetitive in Situ Recycling of Degraded Metal-Organic Frameworks within Nanocapsules. L. Song,† L. Chen,† S. He, K. Zhang, J. Huang, Y. Chen, X. Qin, S. Zhang, Y. Ma, Y. Lee, T. Li* J. Mater. Chem. A, 2022, 10, 6607-6615
53. One-step Solvent-free Aerobic Oxidation of Aliphatic Alcohols to Esters Using a Tandem Sc-Ru⊂MOF Catalyst. T. Feng, S. Zhang, C. Li, T. Li* Green Chem. 2022, 24, 1474-1480
52. Surface-Seal Encapsulation of a Homogeneous Catalyst in a Mesoporous Metal−Organic Framework. D. Wang, S. Li, C. Wu, T. Li* J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2022, 144, 2, 685–689
51. Overcoming humidity-induced swelling of graphene oxide-based hydrogen membranes using charge-compensating nanodiamonds. G. Huang, B. Ghalei,* A. P. Isfahani, H. E. Karahan, D. Terada, D. Qin, C. Li, M. Tsujimoto, D. Yamaguchi, K. Sugimoto, R. Igarashi, B. K. Chang, T. Li, M. Shirakawa, E. Sivaniah* Nat. Energy, 2021, 6, 1176–1187
50. In situ reconstruction of ZIF-8 loaded on fibrous supports. L. Song, S. Li, T. Li* CrystEngComm, 2021, 23, 6490-6494
49. Sequential Oriented Growth of Zr-fcu-MOFs on Different Crystal Facets of MIL-96(Al) . F. Wang, Y. Fan, Y. Ma,* T. Li* ​Cryst. Growth Des. 2021, 21, 4571–4578
48. Facile One-Step Metal–Organic Framework Surface Polymerization Method. S. Li, S. Zhang, D. Dai, T. Li* Inorg. Chem., 2021, 60, 11750–11755
47. Coating the Right Polymer: Achieving Ideal Metal-Organic Framework Particle Dispersibility in Polymer Matrixes Using a Coordinative Crosslinking Surface Modification Method. C. Li, K. Zhang, J. Liu, S. Zhang, Y. Lee, T. Li* Angew. Chem., 2021, 60, 14138-14145
46. Reverse Synthesis of Yolk-Shell Metal-Organic Frameworks. S. Zhang, Y. Fan, L. Luo, C. Li, Y. Ma, Tao Li* Chem. Commun. 2021, 57, 3415-3418
45. A Physical Entangling Strategy for Simultaneous Interior and Exterior Modification of Metal-Organic Framework with Polymers. D. Dai, H. Wang, C. Li, X. Qin, T. Li* Angew. Chem. Int. Ed., 2021, 60, 7389-7396
44. Enhancing the Gas Separation Selectivity of Mixed-Matrix Membranes Using a Dual-Interfacial Engineering Approach. C. Wu, K. Zhang, H. Wang, Y. Fan, S. Zhang, S. He, F. Wang, Y. Tao, X. Zhao, Y. Zhang, Y. Ma, Y. Lee, T. Li* J. Am. Chem. Soc., 2020, 142, 18503–18512
43. Ag2Au50(PET)36 Nanocluster: Dimeric Assembly of Au25(PET)18 Enabled by Silver Atoms. X. Liu  G. Saranya,  X. Huang,  X. Cheng,  R. Wang,  M. Chen,  C. Zhang,  T. Li,  Y. Zhu* Angew. Chem. Int. Ed., 2020, ​56, 13941-13946
42. Engineering Plasticization Resistant Gas Separation Membranes Using Metal-Organic Nanocapsules. H. Wang, K. Zhang, P. H. Li, J. Huang, B. Yuan, C. Zhang, Y. Yu, Y. Yang, Y. Lee, T. Li* Chem. Sci., 2020, 11, 4687-4694
41. Robust Metal-Triazolate Frameworks for CO2 Capture from Flue Gas. Z. Shi, Y. Tao, J. Wu, C. Zhang, H. He, L. Long, Y. Lee, T. Li, Y. Zhang*. J. Am. Chem. Soc., 2020, 142, 2750-2754
40. Direct aerobic oxidation of monoalcohol and diols to acetals using tandem Ru@MOF catalysts. S. Zhang, J. Li, J. Zhao, D. Wu, B. Yuan, W. Y. Hernández, W. Zhou, T. He, Y. Yu, Y. Yang,* V. Ordomsky,* T. Li*. Nano Res., 2021, 14, 479–485
39. Tracking and Visualization of Functional Domains in Stratified Metal-Organic Frameworks Using Gold Nanoparticles. X. Qin, S. He, J. Wu, Y. Fan, F. Wang, S. Zhang, S. Li, L. Luo, Y. Ma,Y. Lee, T. Li*. ACS Central Sci., 2020, 6, 2, 247-253.
38. Directional Engraving within Single Crystalline Metal-Organic Framework Particles via Oxidative Linker Cleaving. L. Luo, W. Lo, X. Si, H. Li, Y. Wu, Y. An, Q. Zhu, L. Chou*, T. Li*, C. Tsung*, J. Am. Chem. Soc., 2019, 141, 20365-20370
​37. General Way To Construct Micro- and Mesoporous Metal-Organic Framework-Based Porous Liquids​. S. He, L. Chen, J. Cui, B. Yuan, H. Wang, F. Wang, Y. Yu, Y. Lee*, T. Li*, J. Am. Chem. Soc., 2019, 141, 19708-19714
36. Structural Control of Uniform MOF-74 Microcrystals for the Study of Adsorption Kinetics. C. Wu,† L. Chou,† L. Long, X. Si, W. Lo, C. Tsung,* T. Li*. ACS Appl. Mater. Interfaces, 2019, 11, 35820-35826
35. Enabling sustainable green close-loop membrane lithium extraction by acid and solvent resistant poly (ether ether ketone) membrane. T. Huang, J. Song, S. He, T. Li, T. He* J. Membrane Sci., 2019, 589, 117273
34. Uncovering Two Kinetic Factors in the Controlled Growth of Topologically Distinct Core-Shell Metal-Organic Frameworks. F. Wang, S. He, H. Wang, S. Zhang, C. Wu, H. Huang, Y. Pang, C. Tsung, T. Li* Chem. Sci., 2019, 10, 7755-7761​
​33. ​The Structure of Au23-xAgx(S-Adm)15 Nanocluster and its Application in Photocatalytic Degradation of Organic Pollutants. C. Liu, X. Ren, F. Lin, X. Fu, X. Lin, T. Li*, K. Sun, J. Huang* Angew. Chem., Int. Ed. 2019, 58, 11335-11339
32. ​Seaming the Interfaces between Topologically Distinct Metal-Organic Frameworks Using Random Copolymer Glues. F. Wang, H. Wang, T. Li*, Nanoscale, 2019, 11, 2121-2125
31. A generalizable method for the construction of MOF@polymer functional composites through surface-initiated atom transfer radical polymerization. S. He, H. Wang, C. Zhang, S. Zhang, Y. Yu, Y. Lee, T. Li*, Chem. Sci., 2019, 10, 1816-1822
30. Interfacial Engineering in Metal-Organic Framework-Based Mixed Matrix Membranes Using Covalently Grafted Polyimide Brushes. H. Wang, S. He, X. Qin, C. Li, T. Li*, J. Am. Chem. Soc., 2018, 140,​17203-17210
29. Hierarchical Self-Assembly of Supramolecular Coordination Polymers Using Giant Metal-Organic Nanocapsules as Building Blocks. C. Zhang, F. Wang, R.S. Patil, C.L. Barnes, T. Li*, J.L. Atwood*, Chem. Eur. J., 2018, 24, 14335-14340
28. ​Adhesive bacterial amyloid nanofiber-mediated growth of metal–organic frameworks on diverse polymeric substrates. C. Zhang, Y. Li, H. Wang, S. He, Y. Xu, C. Zhong*, T. Li*, Chem. Sci., 2018, 9, 5672-5678
27. Zwitterionic surface modification of forward osmosis membranes using N-aminoethyl piperazine propane sulfonate for grey water treatment. J. Wang, T. Xiao, R. Bao, T. Li, Y. Wang, D. Li, X. Li, T. He*, Process Saf. Environ., 2018, 116, 632-639
26. ​In Situ Real-Time Study of the Dynamic Formation and Conversion Processes of Metal Halide Perovskite Films. K. Meng, L. Wu, Z. Liu, X. Wang, Q. Xu, Y. Hu, S. He, X. Li, T. Li, G. Chen*, Adv. Mater., 2018, 30, 1706401
25. ​Chiral Ag23 nanocluster with open shell electronic structure and helical face-centered cubic framework. C. Liu, T. Li, H. Abroshan, Z. Li, C. Zhang, H.J. Kim, G. Li*, R Jin*, Nat. Commun., 2018, 9, 744
24. ​Increasing M2(dobdc) Loading in Selective Mixed-Matrix Membranes: A Rubber Toughening Approach. Z.P. Smith, J.E. Bachman, T. Li, B. Gludovatz, V.A. Kusuma, T. Xu, D. P. Hopkinson, R. O. Ritchie, J. R. Long*, Chem. Mater., 2018, 30, 1484-1495
23. Suppressing the active site-blocking impact of ligands of Ni6(SR)12 clusters with the assistance of NH3 on catalytic hydrogenation of nitriles. X. Chai, T. Li, M. Chen, R. Jin, W. Ding, Y. Zhu.* Nanoscale, 10, 19375-19382
22. Preparation of Magnesium‐Seamed C‐Alkylpyrogallol [4] arene Nanocapsules with Varying Chain Lengths. C. Zhang, R. S. Patil, T. Li, C. L. Barnes, S. J. Teat, J. L. Atwood.* Chem. Eur. J. 2017, 23, ​8520–8524
21. Self-assembly of magnesium-seamed hexameric pyrogallol[4]arene nanocapsules. C. Zhang, R. S. Patil, T. Li, C. L. Barnes, J. L. Atwood.* Chem. Commun. 2017, ​53, 4312-4314 

PhD and Postdoc Work

20. Enhanced ethylene separation and plasticization resistance in polymer membranes incorporating metal–organic framework nanocrystals. J. E. Bachman, Z. P. Smith, T. Li, T. Xu, J. R. Long.* Nat. Mater. 2016, 15, 845–849
19. Drug Release Properties of a Series of Adenine-Based Metal–Organic Frameworks. H. Oh, T. Li, J. An*. Chem. Eur. J. 2015, 21, 17010-17015
18. Observation of body-centered cubic gold nano cluster." C. Liu, T. Li, G. Li, K. Nabusada, C. Zeng, G. Pang, N.L. Rosi, R. Jin.* Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. 2015, 54, 9826-9829.
17. Fabrication of MMMs with improved gas separation properties using externally-functionalized MOF particles." S.R. Jenna, M. Lartey, T. Li, A. Spore, S. Kumar, H.B. Nulwala, D.R. Luebke, N.L. Rosi*, and E. Albenze.* J. Mater. Chem. A 2015, 3, 5014-5022.
​16. Cyclopentanethiolato-protected Au36(SC5H9)24 nano cluster: crystal structure and implications for the steric and electronic effects of ligand." A. Das, C. Liu, G. Li, T. Li, N.L. Rosi, and R. Jin.* J. Phys. Chem. A 2014, 118, 8264-8269.
15. A 200-fold Quantum Yield Boost in the Photoluminescence of Silver-Doped AgxAu25−x Nanoclusters: The 13 th Silver Atom Matters. S. Wang, X. Meng, A. Das, T. Li, Y. Song, T. Cao, X. Zhu, M. Zhu,* R. Jin*. Angew. Chem., Int. Ed. 2014, 53, 2376-2380
14. Crystal structure and electronic properties of a thiolate-protected Au24 nanocluster. A. Das, T. Li, G. Li, K. Nobusada, C. Zeng, N.L. Rosi, and R. Jin.* Nanoscale 2014, 6, 6458-6462.
13. Alumina-supported cobalt-adeninate MOF membranes for CO2/CH4 separation. Z. Xie,† T. Li,† N.L. Rosi*, and M.A. Carreon*. J. Mater. Chem. A 2014, 2, 1239-1241.
12. Nonsuperatomic [Au23(S6H11)16]- nanocluster featuring bipyramidal Au15 kernel and trimeric Au3(SR)4 motif." A. Das, T. Li, K. Nabusada*, C. Zeng, N.L. Rosi, R. Jin*. J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2013, 135, 18264-18267.
11. Screening and evaluating aminated cationic functional moieties for potential CO2 capture applications using an anionic MOF scaffold." T. Li and N.L. Rosi*. Chem. Commun. 2013, 97, 11385-11387.
10. Lanthanide near infrared imaging in living cells with Yb3+ nano metal organic frameworks."  A. Foucault-Collet, K.A. Gogick, K.A. White, S. Villette, A. Pallier, G. Collet, C. Kieda, T. Li, S. J. Geib, N.L. Rosi*, and S. Petoud*. Proc. Nat. Acad. Sci., U.S.A.  2013,  110, 17199-17204. 
9. Photocatalytic Hydrogen Generation System Using a Nickel-Thiolate Hexameric Cluster. H. N. Kagalwala, E. Gottlieb, G. Li, T. Li, R. Jin, S. Bernhard.* Inorg. chem. 2013, 52, 9094-9101
8. Stepwise ligand exchange for the preparation of a family of mesoporous MOFs."  T. Li, M.T. Kozlowski, E.A. Doud, M.N. Blakely, and N.L. Rosi*.  J. Am. Chem. Soc.  2013,  135, 11688-11691.
7. Chiral structure of a thiolate-protected 28-gold-atom nanocluster determined by X-ray crystallography."  C. Zeng, T. Li, A. Das, N.L. Rosi, and R. Jin*.  J. Am. Chem. Soc.  2013,  135, 10011-10013. 
6. Design and preparation of a core-shell metal-organic framework for selective CO2 capture."  T. Li, J.E. Sullivan, and N.L. Rosi*.  J. Am. Chem. Soc.  2013,  135, 9984-9987.
5. Systematic modulation and enhancement of CO2:N2 selectivity and water stability in an isoreticular series of bio-MOF-11 analogues."  T. Li, D-L. Chen, J. Sullivan, M. Kozlowski, J.K. Johnson, and N.L. Rosi*.  Chem. Sci. 2013, 4, 1146-1155.
4. Total structure and optical properties of a phosphine/thiolate-protected Au-24 nanocluster.  A. Das, T. Li, K. Nobusada, Q. Zeng, N.L. Rosi, and R. Jin*.  J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2012, 134, 20286-20289.
3. Total structure and electronic properties of the gold nanocrystal Au36(SR)24.  C. Zeng, H. Qian, T. Li, G. Li, N.L. Rosi, and R.C. Jin*.  Angew. Chem. Int. Ed.  2012, 124, 13291-13295. 
2. Strain-promoted ‘click’ modification of a mesoporous metal-organic framework.  C. Liu, T. Li, and N.L. Rosi*.  J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2012, 134, 18886-18888. 
1. Enhanced stability of HZSM-5 supported Ga2O3 catalyst in propane dehydrogenation by dealumination. B. Xu, T. Li, B. Zheng, W. Hua, Y. Yue*, Z. Gao. ​Catal. Lett. 2007, 119, 283-288.