COFs, MOFs, HOFs, SOFs and XOFs: commonalities and differences

Area of Science:

• Materials Science
• Chemistry

Background:

• Organic framework materials exhibit unique structures and porosity.
• Significant advancements have been made in their development over the last two decades.
• Applications span adsorption, separation, sensing, energy storage, drug delivery, photovoltaics, and catalysis.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review covalent organic frameworks (COFs), metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), hydrogen-bonded organic frameworks (HOFs), supramolecular organic frameworks (SOFs), and halogen-bonded organic frameworks (XOFs).
• To compare the structures, properties, and applications of these diverse organic frameworks.
• To provide insights into future research directions for organic framework materials.

Main Methods:

• Literature review and comparative analysis of existing research on various organic frameworks.
• In-depth comparison of structural, property-based, and application-based similarities and differences.
• Synthesis of future prospects based on current advancements.

Main Results:

• Detailed overview of COFs, MOFs, HOFs, SOFs, and XOFs.
• Comparative analysis reveals distinct and overlapping characteristics across different framework types.
• Identification of key areas for future development and application.

Conclusions:

• Organic framework materials offer a versatile platform for scientific innovation.
• Understanding their comparative aspects is crucial for targeted application development.
• Continued research promises expanded utility in catalysis, energy, and beyond.