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¹State Key Laboratory of Photocatalysis on Energy and Environment, College of Chemistry, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, Fujian, 350108, China.

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Summary

Zeolite-like cluster organic frameworks (ZCOFs) offer tunable hybrid materials combining zeolite and metal-organic framework advantages. This review categorizes ZCOFs by their metal-cluster secondary building units, highlighting design challenges and potential applications.

Keywords:

chalcogens cluster compounds cluster organic frameworks metal-halide clusters zeolite analogues

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Synthesis and Characterization of Functionalized Metal-organic Frameworks

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Area of Science:

Materials Science
Chemistry
Nanotechnology

Background:

Zeolite-like metal-organic frameworks (ZMOFs) have seen significant research advancements.
Zeolite-like cluster organic frameworks (ZCOFs) are a key subclass of ZMOFs.
ZCOFs integrate properties of zeolites, ZMOFs, and metal clusters.

Purpose of the Study:

To review recent developments in ZCOF design and synthesis.
To classify ZCOFs based on their secondary building unit (SBU) composition.
To discuss challenges and future potential in ZCOF research.

Main Methods:

Classification of ZCOFs into four categories based on SBUs: metal-halide, metal-oxygen, metal-chalcogen, and mixed-type clusters.
Review of existing literature on ZCOF synthesis and properties.

Main Results:

ZCOFs exhibit desirable properties like high surface areas and tunable structures.
Four distinct categories of ZCOFs have been identified based on SBU composition.
The review consolidates current knowledge on ZCOF development.

Conclusions:

ZCOFs represent a promising area for developing novel hybrid materials.
Further research is needed to overcome design and synthesis challenges.
ZCOFs hold vast potential for applications in material sciences.