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Pyrene-based metal organic frameworks: from synthesis to applications.
F Pelin Kinik1, Andres Ortega-Guerrero1, Daniele Ongari1
1Laboratory of Molecular Simulation (LSMO), Institut des Sciences et Ingénierie Chimiques (ISIC), Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), Rue de l'Industrie 17, CH-1951 Sion, Valais, Switzerland. berend.smit@epfl.ch.
This review highlights pyrene-based ligands for metal-organic frameworks (MOFs). It covers synthesis, modifications, and applications in luminescence, catalysis, and biomedical fields, guiding future research.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Supramolecular Chemistry
Background:
- Pyrene is a key aromatic hydrocarbon with unique optical and electronic properties.
- Pyrene-based ligands are increasingly utilized in the synthesis of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the characteristics of pyrene and pyrene-based molecules as bridging ligands for MOFs.
- To summarize synthesis strategies and post-synthetic modifications of pyrene-based MOFs.
- To highlight the diverse applications of these advanced materials.
Main Methods:
- Literature review focusing on pyrene-based MOF synthesis and functionalization.
- Analysis of reported synthetic routes and modification techniques.
- Compilation and discussion of application-specific performance data.
Main Results:
- Pyrene-based MOFs demonstrate significant potential in luminescence, photocatalysis, adsorption/separation, heterogeneous catalysis, electrochemistry, and biomedical applications.
- Various synthetic approaches and post-synthetic modification strategies have been developed for pyrene-based MOFs.
- The incorporation of pyrene units imparts desirable properties for targeted applications.
Conclusions:
- Pyrene-based MOFs offer a versatile platform for developing advanced functional materials.
- Further research into novel pyrene-based structures and their applications is warranted.
- This review provides a comprehensive overview and future outlook for researchers in the field.
