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Discovery and Synthesis Optimization of Isoreticular Al(III) Phosphonate-Based Metal-Organic Framework Compounds Using High-Throughput Methods
Published on: October 6, 2023
Phosphonate and sulfonate metal organic frameworks
George K H Shimizu1, Ramanathan Vaidhyanathan, Jared M Taylor
1Department of Chemistry, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2N 1N4. gshimizu@ucalgary.ca
Chemical Society Reviews
|April 23, 2009
Summary
This review highlights recent advancements in phosphonate and sulfonate metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), focusing on open structures. It emphasizes their distinct framework properties and potential for designing novel porous materials.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Chemistry
Background:
- Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are crystalline porous materials with diverse applications.
- Phosphonate and sulfonate groups are common organic linkers in MOF synthesis.
- Open framework structures in MOFs offer unique properties for various applications.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review recent progress in phosphonate and sulfonate MOFs, emphasizing open frameworks.
- To compare and contrast the structural characteristics and properties of phosphonate and sulfonate MOFs.
- To highlight novel synthetic routes, porosity demonstrations, and dynamic structures.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of recent research on phosphonate and sulfonate MOFs.
- Analysis of structural analogies and differences between phosphonate and sulfonate MOFs.
- Compilation of examples showcasing open framework design, porosity, functionality, and dynamic behavior.
Main Results:
- Phosphonate and sulfonate MOFs exhibit significant differences in framework structures and properties, despite their structural analogy.
- New synthetic strategies have enabled access to open framework structures.
- Demonstrated porosity and functionality in these materials.
- Examples of dynamic structures with responsive properties were presented.
Conclusions:
- The distinct properties of phosphonate and sulfonate MOFs warrant specialized design approaches.
- Open framework solids based on these linkers hold promise for advanced material applications.
- Further research into dynamic structures could unlock new functionalities.
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