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M D Allendorf1, C A Bauer, R K Bhakta

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This review explores the origins of luminescence in metal-organic frameworks (MOFs). It categorizes luminescence types and discusses applications in sensing and imaging.

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Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Chemistry

Background:

  • Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) exhibit diverse luminescent properties.
  • Luminescence arises from various structural and chemical components within MOFs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To critically review the origins of luminescence in MOFs.
  • To categorize luminescence phenomena and survey existing literature.
  • To discuss potential applications of luminescent MOFs.

Main Methods:

  • Comprehensive literature survey.
  • Categorization of luminescence based on observed phenomena.
  • Analysis of contributing factors to MOF luminosity.

Main Results:

  • Luminescence in MOFs originates from linkers, metal ions, antenna effects, excimer/exciplex formation, and guest molecules.
  • Different types of luminescence are observed and categorized.
  • Potential applications are identified based on luminescence properties.

Conclusions:

  • Understanding luminescence origins is key to designing novel luminescent MOFs.
  • Luminescent MOFs offer promising applications in detection, imaging, and optoelectronics.