Inclusion and release of ant alarm pheromones from metal–organic frameworks. Issue 30 (21st July 2020) - Amer Hamzah, Harina
Abstract : Zinc(ii ) and zirconium(iv ) MOFs show uptake and slow release of the ant alarm pheromones 3-octanone and 4-methyl-3-heptanone. Abstract : Zinc(ii ) and zirconium(iv ) metal–organic frameworks show uptake and slow release of the ant alarm pheromones 3-octanone and 4-methyl-3-heptanone. Inclusion of N -propyl groups on the MOFs allows for enhanced uptake and release over several months. In preliminary field trials, leaf cutting ants show normal behavioural responses to the released pheromones.