Themed collection Fundamentals and Applications of Functional Framework Materials

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Editorial

Fundamentals and applications of functional framework materials: a themed collection

Artur Ciesielski, Christopher H. Hendon and Katherine A. Mirica introduce the Journal of Materials Chemistry C themed issue on fundamentals and applications of functional framework materials.

Graphical abstract: Fundamentals and applications of functional framework materials: a themed collection
Open Access Review Article

Polymer-grafted metal–organic frameworks: design, synthesis, and applications

Metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) have demonstrated a wide range of applications because of their versatile functionalities. Surface-grafted MOF particles with polymers possess merits of both components. The synergetic combination holds great potentials as emerging materials.

Graphical abstract: Polymer-grafted metal–organic frameworks: design, synthesis, and applications
Open Access Review Article

Synthesis, characterization & catalysis of ITQ 2D metal–organic frameworks and spectroscopic & photodynamic properties of their composites with organic dyes

We provide a detailed review of 2D-ITQ-MOFs, novel 2D hybrid materials, which is focused on their synthesis, specific catalytic applications and photophysical properties of composites with different luminescent dyes.

Graphical abstract: Synthesis, characterization & catalysis of ITQ 2D metal–organic frameworks and spectroscopic & photodynamic properties of their composites with organic dyes
Communication

From insulator to semiconductor: effect of host–guest interactions on charge transport in M-MOF-74 metal–organic frameworks

Here, we report an air-free approach to infiltrate isostructural metal–organic frameworks (MOFs), M-MOF-74 (M = Cu, Mn, Zn, Mg), with conjugated acceptor 7,7,8,8-tetracyanoquinodimethane (TCNQ).

Graphical abstract: From insulator to semiconductor: effect of host–guest interactions on charge transport in M-MOF-74 metal–organic frameworks
Open Access Communication

A p-type semi-conducting copper(I)-1,3-benzenedithiolate 2D coordination polymer with high Seebeck coefficient

A p-type semi-conducting and 2D coordination polymer, made of 1D copper(I)–sulfur inorganic networks, exhibits very high Seebeck coefficient for thermoelectricity.

Graphical abstract: A p-type semi-conducting copper(i)-1,3-benzenedithiolate 2D coordination polymer with high Seebeck coefficient
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Electrochemical host–guest interactions in a disordered oligosilyl coordination polymer

A disordered zirconium-oligosilyl coordination polymer exhibits coordination-dependent charge transfer.

Graphical abstract: Electrochemical host–guest interactions in a disordered oligosilyl coordination polymer
Open Access Paper

Linker installation transformations in a 2-D rare earth MOF: increase of the dimensionality and turn on of the temperature sensing capability

A new 2-D 8-connected rare earth (RE) MOF based on a hexanuclear (RE3+)6 SBU, the increase of the dimensionality through SCSC linker installation reactions and the turn-on of the temperature sensing capability upon these reactions are reported.

Graphical abstract: Linker installation transformations in a 2-D rare earth MOF: increase of the dimensionality and turn on of the temperature sensing capability
From the themed collection: Journal of Materials Chemistry C HOT Papers
Open Access Paper

Spin-state dependent pressure responsiveness of Fe(II)-based triazolate metal–organic frameworks

We applied Fe(II)-based MOFs with different spin-states to investigate the impact of Fe(II) spin-state on the bulk modulus. The results emphasize the complex parameter space that determines the mechanical properties of MOFs.

Graphical abstract: Spin-state dependent pressure responsiveness of Fe(ii)-based triazolate metal–organic frameworks
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The structure of Pd-functionalized UiO-67 during CO2 hydrogenation

Multi-technique operando investigation reveals the detailed evolution of UiO-67 MOF with embedded Pd nanoparticles under CO2 hydrogenation reaction conditions at elevated pressures and temperatures.

Graphical abstract: The structure of Pd-functionalized UiO-67 during CO2 hydrogenation
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Benchmarking nitrous oxide adsorption and activation in metal–organic frameworks bearing coordinatively unsaturated metal centers

Several MOFs are evaluated as adsorbents of anthropogenic N2O emissions, the third most abundant greenhouse gas, through complimentary experimental and DFT analysis. N2O activation in M2(dobdc) MOFs is also studied.

Graphical abstract: Benchmarking nitrous oxide adsorption and activation in metal–organic frameworks bearing coordinatively unsaturated metal centers
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Stepwise post-synthetic linker installation in rare-earth metal–organic frameworks

Secondary linkers with different length are installed in a stepwise fashion inside rare-earth MOFs consisting of less connected RE6 clusters.

Graphical abstract: Stepwise post-synthetic linker installation in rare-earth metal–organic frameworks
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Topological analysis and control of post-synthetic metalation sites in Zr-based metal–organic frameworks

MOFs formed from 8-connecting nodes and 4-connecting linkers can have the flu, scu and csq topologies. Here we show design criteria for making the rare sqc topology and how topology can be used to generate distinct post-synthetic metalation sites.

Graphical abstract: Topological analysis and control of post-synthetic metalation sites in Zr-based metal–organic frameworks
From the themed collection: Journal of Materials Chemistry C HOT Papers
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Impact of substituent position on crystal structure and photoconductivity in 1D and 2D lead(II) benzenethiolate coordination polymers

We revealed the relationship between the inorganic (–M–S–)n network and photoconductivity by systematically synthesizing semiconductive Pb(II) coordination polymers with methoxybenzenethiol.

Graphical abstract: Impact of substituent position on crystal structure and photoconductivity in 1D and 2D lead(ii) benzenethiolate coordination polymers
From the themed collection: Journal of Materials Chemistry C HOT Papers
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Solvent-induced luminescence behavior of Ce/Eu@Gd-MOF for ratiometric detection of D2O in H2O

Energy transfer efficiency between Ce3+ and Eu3+ and photoluminescence of Ce/Eu@Gd-MOFs are enhanced in D2O compared with those in H2O.

Graphical abstract: Solvent-induced luminescence behavior of Ce/Eu@Gd-MOF for ratiometric detection of D2O in H2O
Open Access Paper

Spin-crossover tuning of the luminescence in 2D Hofmann-type compounds in bulk and exfoliated flakes

Two Hofmann-type multifunctional materials are reported, displaying a tuning of the luminescence properties by the spin-crossover, and have exfoliated by in nanometric flakes by the Scotch-tape method.

Graphical abstract: Spin-crossover tuning of the luminescence in 2D Hofmann-type compounds in bulk and exfoliated flakes
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Methyl red based metal–organic frameworks for the selective and tuneable sensing of ammonia gas

This work examines a family of UiO-based MOFs built from terephthalic acid and a methyl red linker. The orange-red MOFs show a colourimetric response, changing to dark red with acid vapour, and yellow with base (ammonia) vapour.

Graphical abstract: Methyl red based metal–organic frameworks for the selective and tuneable sensing of ammonia gas
Open Access Paper

Engineering anomalous elastic properties of coordination polymers and their amorphization by employing flexible linkers

Mechano-elastic properties of polymeric frameworks depend on discrete changes between hexanediamine conformers. Their transformations induced by external stimuli include an unusual linear compression, ferroelastic transitions or amorphization.

Graphical abstract: Engineering anomalous elastic properties of coordination polymers and their amorphization by employing flexible linkers
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Unveiling the electronic properties of metal-free and undoped covalent organic framework as a semiconductor

Experimental and theoretical validation of a triazine-based covalent organic framework as a semiconductor with the band gap in the range of 3.2–3.4 eV.

Graphical abstract: Unveiling the electronic properties of metal-free and undoped covalent organic framework as a semiconductor
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Carbonyl-rich porous organic polymers for cobalt adsorption from water

By controlling the ratio of end groups in a series of porous organic polymers, we maximized their cobalt adsorption capacity.

Graphical abstract: Carbonyl-rich porous organic polymers for cobalt adsorption from water
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Electrical conductivity and DFT investigations of a 2D CuI-TCNQII− framework

A stacked 2D Cu(I) coordination polymer displays electrical conductivity with DFT calculations revealing a band structure comprised of donor TCNQII− and acceptor 2,5-dimethylpyrazine p-orbitals.

Graphical abstract: Electrical conductivity and DFT investigations of a 2D CuI-TCNQII− framework
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Hierarchically porous CsPbBr3@HZIF-8 heterojunctions for high-performance photocatalytic degradation of antibiotics in high-salinity wastewater

Hierarchically porous Z-scheme CsPbBr3@HZIF-8 heterojunctions are prepared for efficient photodegradation of tetracycline hydrochloride in high-salinity water.

Graphical abstract: Hierarchically porous CsPbBr3@HZIF-8 heterojunctions for high-performance photocatalytic degradation of antibiotics in high-salinity wastewater
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Vapor-phase synthesis of low-valent metal–organic frameworks from metal carbonyl synthons

We demonstrate the facile vapor-phase synthesis of a novel, porous zero-valent metal–organic framework from the reaction between volatile M(CO)6 (M = Mo, W) and 4,4'-bipyridine precursors.

Graphical abstract: Vapor-phase synthesis of low-valent metal–organic frameworks from metal carbonyl synthons
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Computational insights into the interaction of water with the UiO-66 metal–organic framework and its functionalized derivatives

UiO-66 small tetrahedral pores host the preferential water adsorption sites. Hydrophilic functional groups boost the affinity of the octahedral pores for water, explaining the higher water uptake of functionalized UiO-66 at low relative humidity.

Graphical abstract: Computational insights into the interaction of water with the UiO-66 metal–organic framework and its functionalized derivatives
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Tuning the rare-earth UiO-66 metal–organic framework platform for white light emission

A trimetallic rare-earth cluster-based metal–organic framework is synthesized that emits red, green and blue emission simultaneously.

Graphical abstract: Tuning the rare-earth UiO-66 metal–organic framework platform for white light emission
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About this collection

In this themed collection, “Fundamentals and Applications of Functional Framework Materials”, Journal of Materials Chemistry C brings together original research articles in the field of framework chemistry, i.e., metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), covalent organic frameworks COFs, porous coordination polymers (PCPs), and so forth. The issue intends to span multiple length scales and disciplines, on topics ranging from their synthesis, characterization, structure-function relationships, insights gleaned from simulation, and application in devices. This collection in Journal of Materials Chemistry C is guest edited by Artur Ciesielski (Université de Strasbourg, France), Christopher Hendon (University of Oregon, USA), and Katherine Mirica (Dartmouth University, USA).


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