Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs): Classification, Synthesis, Modification, and Biomedical Applications.

Area of Science:

• Materials Science
• Nanotechnology
• Chemistry

Background:

• Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are advanced crystalline porous materials.
• MOFs offer tunable properties like high surface area, porosity, and adjustable pore sizes.
• Their functional modification capabilities enable diverse applications.

Purpose of the Study:

• To classify different types of Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• To summarize the synthesis methods and functional modification mechanisms of MOFs.
• To discuss the application prospects and challenges of MOFs in the biomedical field.

Main Methods:

• Literature review and classification of MOF types.
• Summary of established MOF synthesis techniques.
• Analysis of functional modification strategies for MOFs.

Main Results:

• MOFs exhibit significant progress in preparation and application.
• Key properties include high specific surface area, porosity, and active sites.
• MOFs are applicable in gas adsorption, drug delivery, sensing, and bio-imaging.

Conclusions:

• This review provides a comprehensive overview of MOF classification, synthesis, and modification.
• MOFs hold substantial promise for biomedical applications.
• Further research is needed to overcome challenges and promote interdisciplinary applications of MOFs.