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Morphological Anisotropy in Metal-Organic Framework Micro/Nanostructures.

Tong Bao¹, Yingying Zou¹, Chaoqi Zhang¹

¹School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China Normal University, Shanghai, 200241, P. R. China.

Angewandte Chemie (International Ed. in English)

|August 14, 2022

Summary

This minireview explores anisotropic metal-organic framework (MOF) micro/nanoparticles (MNPs), focusing on how their shape influences structure and properties. It highlights advances in understanding and utilizing these anisotropic MOF MNPs for novel material construction.

Keywords:

Anisotropy Metal-Organic Frameworks Micro/Nanostructures Site-Selective Synthesis

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Area of Science:

Materials Science
Nanotechnology
Chemistry

Background:

Anisotropy is crucial for the structural control of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and their composites at micro/nanoscale.
A gap exists in understanding metal-organic framework micro/nanoparticles (MOF MNPs) concerning morphological anisotropy.

Purpose of the Study:

To summarize recent advancements in anisotropic MOF MNPs.
To explore how morphological anisotropy drives novel structures and property modulation in MOFs.
To provide insights into the challenges and future directions for anisotropic MOFs.

Main Methods:

Classification of anisotropic pristine MOF MNPs based on morphology-dependent and morphology-independent anisotropy.
Highlighting anisotropy-enabled site-selective construction of MOF-based materials.
Reviewing recent literature on anisotropic MOF MNPs.

Main Results:

Anisotropic MOF MNPs exhibit diverse morphologies with distinct anisotropy characteristics.
Morphological anisotropy enables precise, site-selective construction of higher-order MOF-based materials.
Understanding anisotropy is key to unlocking innovative MOF structures and functionalities.

Conclusions:

Anisotropic MOF MNPs offer unique opportunities for designing advanced materials.
Further research into morphological anisotropy will drive innovation in MOF applications.
This review provides a foundation for future developments in anisotropic MOF materials.