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Postsynthetic modification of metal-organic frameworks--a progress report
Kristine K Tanabe1, Seth M Cohen
1Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of California, San Diego, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, CA 92093, USA.
Chemical Society Reviews
|November 25, 2010
Summary
Postsynthetic modification (PSM) chemically alters metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) after their initial synthesis. This technique enhances MOF properties for applications in gas sorption, catalysis, and beyond.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Chemistry
Background:
- Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are versatile hybrid materials with tunable structures.
- Their applications are often limited by inherent properties that require further refinement.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a progress report on postsynthetic modification (PSM) of MOFs.
- To highlight the advances and applications enabled by PSM.
Main Methods:
- Reviewing literature on the chemical modification of pre-formed MOF lattices.
- Focusing on heterogeneous modification strategies.
Main Results:
- PSM enables significant improvements in MOF gas sorption capabilities.
- PSM enhances catalytic activity and bioactivity of MOFs.
- PSM contributes to developing MOFs with improved physical properties.
Conclusions:
- Postsynthetic modification is a powerful and increasingly popular approach for functionalizing MOFs.
- PSM is crucial for advancing the development and application of MOFs.
