Group of Prof. Parac-Vogt - Bioinorganic Chemistry

Using metal organic frameworks (MOFs) and polyoxometalates (POMs) as bio-mimetic catalysts and to form novel hybrid structures.

[Group of Prof. Parac-Vogt - Bioinorganic Chemistry @TPV_group]

What a summer!
KU Leuven’s Summer of Science 2025 welcomed international high school students to CatalyQuest, led by LBC group members Bozidar Radusin, Maxim Lox, and Alisa Ranscht, with colleagues from Bioengineering & Chemistry @DeFeyterGroup and De Vos Group.

From hands-on experiments to molecular & industrial catalysis, including ammonia synthesis & enzymes, we explored it all!
#CatalyQuest #Catalysis #STEM #ScienceFuture

[Group of Prof. Parac-Vogt - Bioinorganic Chemistry @TPV_group]

🚀 New from our group in #Proteomics: UiO-66 MOF nanozymes as affinity columns! This study tackles protein-MOF interactions, developing a carbonate-based elution strategy that improves peptide recovery & hydrolysis efficiency.🔬✨ #MOF #Nanozymes
📖 Read more: https://t.co/Xz08sdhizh

[Group of Prof. Parac-Vogt - Bioinorganic Chemistry @TPV_group]

Happy to share we're on the cover with our concept article! 🥳 Check out our cover art at: https://t.co/qbWOJZCd6E
Full article: https://t.co/I5EOaHW1Kr
@CuilianLiu @JoostReek @ChemEurJ

[ChemEurJ: Chemistry - A European Journal @ChemEurJ]

#CoverFeature Confinement Effects of Coordination Cages on the Synthesis and Application of Polyoxometalates (Chem. Eur. J. 7/2025) (Tatjana N. Parac-Vogt and co-workers @TPV_group) https://t.co/jnwFfLAuuc • https://t.co/O4DHk71is8

[Group of Prof. Parac-Vogt - Bioinorganic Chemistry @TPV_group]

We are proud to present our latest development! Our recent publication in @angew_chem demonstrates the potential of a #DiscreteHybrid #Vanadium #OxoCluster to selectively induce #oxidative modifications in proteins under physiological conditions.
https://t.co/K4JrBbarzu

[Tatjana Parac-Vogt @TParacVogt]

I am thrilled to share that I have been appointed as a Senior Editor @ACSCentSci , the @AmerChemSociety award winning, fully open access journal!
I am deeply honored to join a team lead by @CarolynBertozzi and grateful for being offered this wonderful opportunity!

[Group of Prof. Parac-Vogt - Bioinorganic Chemistry @TPV_group]

Happy 45² !

2025 = 45² is a "perfect square year".

It is represented by the square of the sum of all the digits in the decimal number system.
(0 + 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 5 + 6 + 7 + 8 + 9)² = 2025.

It also represents the sum of the cubes of all the digits in the decimal number system.
(0³ + 1³ + 2³ + 3³ + 4³ + 5³ + 6³ + 7³ + 8³ + 9³) = 2025.

The last "perfect square year" occurred in 1936 and after 2025 only in 2116.

Happy and Healthy 45² to everyone!!! 🎉🎉🎉

[Group of Prof. Parac-Vogt - Bioinorganic Chemistry @TPV_group]

Wrapping up 2024 with warmth and flavor! LBC celebrated a fantastic year with a cozy Chinese Hot Pot Christmas Party. A big thanks to all students and collaborators for your hard work this year. Let’s toast to an even brighter 2025! 🥂✨ #ChristmasParty #HotPot #Goodbye2024 #Hello2025

[Group of Prof. Parac-Vogt - Bioinorganic Chemistry @TPV_group]

Always wanted to know more about #Cages and #POMs? Check out our Concept Article on confinement effects with examples of host-guest encapsulation & cavity-directed synthesis, applications and future perspectives for the field! @JoostReek @ChemEurope @Wiley_Chemistry https://t.co/VUdtsS9TV3

[Group of Prof. Parac-Vogt - Bioinorganic Chemistry @TPV_group]

Our novel strategy to embed #polyoxovanadates (POVs) into #Supramolecular assemblies via #HostGuest interactions with #Pillararene grafted clusters and ditopic linkers was recently published in @angew_chem! Congrats Givi & coworkers on the great work! 👏
https://t.co/nd38qYfuyU

[Group of Prof. Parac-Vogt - Bioinorganic Chemistry @TPV_group]

More #ClusterChemistry this week! Dive into our Perspective Article just published in @DaltonTrans, @RoySocChem about group (IV) clusters, their unique traits and impressive potential for catalysis & advanced electronics.

It was a pleasure working alongside our collaborators in Greece, Cyprus, and Scotland @harry_miras!

Full paper now available: https://t.co/RNiuQ4Xq7T

[Group of Prof. Parac-Vogt - Bioinorganic Chemistry @TPV_group]

Proud moment for LBC: Yujie Zhang’s final PhD chapter is now published in @InorgChem, @AmerChemSociety! 🥳
Our research suggests that Zr oxo clusters swiftly form and ay act as the active species in Zr-catalyzed #AmideBondFormations.
Dive into the mechanistic details of #ClusterChemistry: https://t.co/YPr8ocLH4R

[Group of Prof. Parac-Vogt - Bioinorganic Chemistry @TPV_group]

Delighted to welcome @CristinaPeronaB, a PhD student from the lab of @JorgeAR_Navarro, for her research stay at LBC. Today, she presented her initial findings during our group meeting, accompanied by some delightful treats from Granada! 🇪🇸🍴 Thrilled to have you with us! @KU_Leuven @CanalUGR

[Group of Prof. Parac-Vogt - Bioinorganic Chemistry @TPV_group]

Our work published earlier this year in @angew_chem has now surpassed 2000 views! We're very grateful for the continued interest in our research on #POMs and #cages 🙏

[Group of Prof. Parac-Vogt - Bioinorganic Chemistry @TPV_group]

Thrilled to announce our article #supramolecular #chemistry "Cavity-Directed Synthesis of Labile Polyoxometalates for Catalysis in Confined Spaces" is now published in @angew_chem! #polyoxometalates #cages
https://t.co/xU1g8GtbPi

[Group of Prof. Parac-Vogt - Bioinorganic Chemistry @TPV_group]

Happy to share the results of Edinara Luiz' research stay at LBC are now published in @ChemicalScience! 🌎🇧🇷🇧🇪 Parabéns, Edinara! 👏
https://t.co/p2zJzgfOch

[Group of Prof. Parac-Vogt - Bioinorganic Chemistry @TPV_group]

Check out the full article here: https://t.co/Eg1eFPQGws

[Group of Prof. Parac-Vogt - Bioinorganic Chemistry @TPV_group]

Pleased to share our latest article with
@MonakhovLab on #POMs with tunable properties, key to advancing integrated computer memory solutions! We explored switching behavior of hybrid Lindqvist-type #hexavanadates across different states of matter.
#Leipzig @Wiley_Chemistry

[Group of Prof. Parac-Vogt - Bioinorganic Chemistry @TPV_group]

Exciting News! Our latest research in collaboration with @DeRooLab on #Zirconium #OxoClusters is published in #SmallScience. Congrats @PJikson! 👏

Want to know more about different zirconium-based catalysts for esterification reactions?
Check out:
🔗https://t.co/BDJZSJRsNx

[Group of Prof. Parac-Vogt - Bioinorganic Chemistry @TPV_group]

🎉 Thrilled to share our latest review: "From #Nanozymes to Multi‐Purpose #Nanomaterials: The Potential of Metal–Organic Frameworks for Proteomics Applications"
Explore how #MOFs are driving innovation in #proteomics and beyond!
@Wiley_Chemistry https://t.co/ghgGpxOSMT

[Group of Prof. Parac-Vogt - Bioinorganic Chemistry @TPV_group]

After a thorough lab cleanup, we're all set to kick off the new academic year! ✨ We marked the occasion with some well-deserved beers and sushi. Looking forward to welcoming our new Master's and PhD students! 👩🏾‍🔬👨🏼‍🔬