A rock tumbler for mechanochemistry: generation of a photoactive cocrystal and a metal–organic framework

Abstract

A rock tumbler used in the field of geology is developed as an apparatus for mechanochemistry performed in the chemistry laboratory. The apparatus supports the formation of a photoactive organic cocrystal and a metal–organic framework, as well as photochemical reactions to be performed within the confines of the assembly.

Graphical abstract: A rock tumbler for mechanochemistry: generation of a photoactive cocrystal and a metal–organic framework

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Article type
Communication
Submitted
27 Aug 2025
Accepted
27 Nov 2025
First published
16 Dec 2025
This article is Open Access
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RSC Mechanochem., 2026, Advance Article

A rock tumbler for mechanochemistry: generation of a photoactive cocrystal and a metal–organic framework

C. Hartwick, K. A. Putnam, A. K. Plessas, A. B. Ekanayake, C. K. Henke, M. A. Sinnwell, A. V. Tivanski and L. R. MacGillivray, RSC Mechanochem., 2026, Advance Article , DOI: 10.1039/D5MR00108K

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