Metal-organic framework-based nanozymes: types, activity regulation and analytical applications

Area of Science:

• Materials Science
• Catalysis
• Nanotechnology

Background:

• Nanomaterial-based enzyme mimics (nanozymes) offer advantages over natural enzymes due to superior stability.
• Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are promising nanozyme candidates owing to their tunable structures and diverse components.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review strategies for enhancing the enzyme-mimicking activity of MOF-based nanozymes.
• To discuss the catalytic mechanisms, analytical applications, and future prospects of MOF nanozymes.

Main Methods:

• Literature review focusing on MOF nanozyme research.
• Analysis of strategies for activity enhancement.
• Summarization of catalytic mechanisms and applications.

Main Results:

• MOFs exhibit significant potential as nanozymes due to their structural versatility.
• Various strategies effectively regulate and enhance the catalytic activity of MOF nanozymes.
• MOF nanozymes have demonstrated broad applicability in analytical sensing.

Conclusions:

• MOF-based nanozymes represent a rapidly advancing field with significant potential.
• Further research into activity enhancement strategies is crucial for high-performance applications.
• Addressing current challenges will drive the future development of MOF nanozymes.