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Flexible Metal-Organic Frameworks: Recent Advances and Potential Applications
Ze Chang1,2, Dong-Hui Yang1,2, Jian Xu1,2
1School of Materials Science and Engineering, National Institute for Advanced Materials, TKL of Metal and Molecule-Based Material Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China.
Advanced Materials (Deerfield Beach, Fla.)
|August 14, 2015
Summary
Flexible metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) exhibit dynamic properties for diverse applications. This review highlights recent advancements in their discovery, understanding, and use in storage, separation, sensing, and guest capture.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Chemistry
Background:
- Flexible metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are gaining attention due to their unique dynamic properties.
- These properties stem from their inherent flexibility and responsiveness to external stimuli.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review recent progress in the discovery and understanding of flexible MOFs.
- To present examples of their potential applications and highlight developing trends.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of recent research on flexible MOFs.
- Analysis of studies focusing on MOF properties and applications.
Main Results:
- Flexible MOFs demonstrate significant potential in various fields.
- Key applications include gas storage and separation, chemical sensing, and controlled guest capture and release.
Conclusions:
- The field of flexible MOFs is rapidly advancing.
- Continued research promises innovative solutions in materials science and chemical engineering.
