Augmented Reality for Enhanced Visualization of MOF Adsorbents

Augmented reality (AR) is an emerging technique used to improve visualization and comprehension of complex 3D materials. This approach has been applied not only in the field of chemistry but also in real estate, physics, mechanical engineering, and many other areas. Here, we demonstrate the workflow for an app-free AR technique for visualization of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and other porous materials to investigate their crystal structures, topology, and gas adsorption sites. We think this workflow will serve as an additional tool for computational and experimental scientists working in the field for both research and educational purposes.

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Augmented reality (AR) is an emerging technique that enhances visualization and understanding of complex 3D materials. It has applications in various fields such as chemistry, real estate, physics, and mechanical engineering. In this study, we demonstrate a workflow for an app-free AR technique that enables visualization of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and other porous materials to study their crystal structures, topology, and gas adsorption sites. This workflow can be a valuable tool for computational and experimental scientists in their research and educational endeavors.