Issue 63, 2024

Interconversion and functional composites of metal–organic frameworks and hydrogen-bonded organic frameworks

Abstract

Metal–organic frameworks (MOFs), an emerging class of highly ordered crystalline porous materials, possess structural tunability, high specific surface area, well-defined pores, and diverse pore environments and morphologies, making them suitable for various potential applications. Moreover, hydrogen-bonded organic frameworks (HOFs), constructed from organic molecules with complementary hydrogen-bonding patterns, are rapidly evolving into a novel category of porous materials due to their facile mild preparation conditions, solution processability, easy regeneration capability, and excellent biocompatibility. These distinctive advantages have garnered significant attention across diverse fields. Considering the inherent binding affinity between MOFs and HOFs along with the fact that many MOF linkers can serve as building blocks for constructing HOFs, their combination holds promise in creating functional materials with enhanced performance. This feature paper provides an introduction to the interconversion between MOFs and HOFs followed by highlighting the emerging applications of MOF–HOF composites. Finally, we briefly discuss the current challenges associated with future perspectives on MOF–HOF composites.

Graphical abstract: Interconversion and functional composites of metal–organic frameworks and hydrogen-bonded organic frameworks

Article information

Article type
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Submitted
20 Apr 2024
Accepted
12 Jul 2024
First published
12 Jul 2024

Chem. Commun., 2024,60, 8140-8152

Interconversion and functional composites of metal–organic frameworks and hydrogen-bonded organic frameworks

S. Hu, H. Zhao, M. Liang, J. Hao and P. Xue, Chem. Commun., 2024, 60, 8140 DOI: 10.1039/D4CC01875C

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