The group proudly congratulates Mercy Chaparadza and Lendly Moyo on successfully completing their Master of Philosophy (MPhil) degrees in Chemistry at Midlands State University. Their research marks a significant contribution to the field of metal–organic frameworks (MOFs), particularly in the development of materials for biocatalysis and sustainable chemical applications.
Mercy Chaparadza’s thesis, titled “Engineering Flexibility in MIL-88 MOFs and Developing UiO-66 Based Biocatalysts via Enzyme Immobilisation,” focused on tuning the structural flexibility of MIL-88 frameworks through linker modification and developing UiO-66-based systems for enzyme immobilisation. Her work demonstrated how rational design can enhance MOF performance, stability, and catalytic efficiency.
Lendly Moyo’s thesis, titled “Synthesis and Characterisation of Novel Calcium and Zirconium MOFs for Enzyme Immobilisation,” explored the preparation of new MOF materials incorporating earth-abundant metals for use as enzyme supports. Her research emphasized green synthesis approaches and the creation of cost-effective biocatalytic platforms.