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Synthesis and Characterization of Functionalized Metal-organic Frameworks
Published on: September 5, 2014
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Rational design of stable functional metal-organic frameworks
Zhijie Chen1,2, Kent O Kirlikovali3, Le Shi1,2
1Stoddart Institute of Molecular Science, Department of Chemistry, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, P. R. China. zhijiechen@zju.edu.cn.
Materials Horizons
|June 7, 2023
Summary
Designing stable metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) is crucial for their use in energy and environmental applications. This article reviews strategies for creating robust MOFs with tailored pores and functions.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Chemistry
- Nanotechnology
Background:
- Functional porous metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) show promise for catalysis, sensing, and separations.
- MOF stability is essential for practical applications in energy and environmental solutions.
- Rational design of stable MOFs is key to unlocking their full potential.
Purpose of the Study:
- To summarize progress in the rational design and synthesis of stable MOFs.
- To highlight strategies for creating MOFs with controllable pores and functionalities.
- To discuss the role of reticular chemistry in developing stable MOFs.
Main Methods:
- Utilizing reticular chemistry for top-down design of MOFs with specific topologies and pore structures.
- Employing pre-selected building blocks (metal ions and organic linkers).
- Exploring MOFs based on high-valent metal ions (e.g., Zr4+) and carboxylate ligands, and low-valent metal ions (e.g., Cu2+) and azolate linkers.
Main Results:
- Demonstrated successful rational design and synthesis of stable MOFs.
- Highlighted specific examples of stable MOFs using different metal ions and linkers.
- Showcased the application of reticular chemistry in achieving targeted MOF structures.
Conclusions:
- Reticular chemistry enables the design of stable MOFs with desired properties.
- Synthetic strategies like modulated synthesis and post-synthetic modification can be applied to complex framework materials.
- Stable MOFs are critical for addressing energy and environmental challenges.
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