Issue 5, 2021

Pyrene-based metal organic frameworks: from synthesis to applications

Abstract

Pyrene is one of the most widely investigated aromatic hydrocarbons given to its unique optical and electronic properties. Hence, pyrene-based ligands have been attractive for the synthesis of metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) in the last few years. In this review, we will focus on the most important characteristics of pyrene, in addition to the development and synthesis of pyrene-based molecules as bridging ligands to be used in MOF structures. We will summarize the synthesis attempts, as well as the post-synthetic modifications of pyrene-based MOFs by the incorporation of metals or ligands in the structure. The discussion of promising results of such MOFs in several applications; including luminescence, photocatalysis, adsorption and separation, heterogeneous catalysis, electrochemical applications and bio-medical applications will be highlighted. Finally, some insights and future prospects will be given based on the studies discussed in the review. This review will pave the way for the researchers in the field for the design and development of novel pyrene-based structures and their utilization for different applications.

Graphical abstract: Pyrene-based metal organic frameworks: from synthesis to applications

Article information

Article type
Review Article
Submitted
10 Sep 2020
First published
21 Jan 2021
This article is Open Access
Creative Commons BY license

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2021,50, 3143-3177

Pyrene-based metal organic frameworks: from synthesis to applications

F. P. Kinik, A. Ortega-Guerrero, D. Ongari, C. P. Ireland and B. Smit, Chem. Soc. Rev., 2021, 50, 3143 DOI: 10.1039/D0CS00424C

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