MOFs in Asia
The Guest Editors Professor Hoi Ri Moon, Professor Sarah S. Park and Professor Jihye Park introduce the CrystEngComm themed collection “MOFs in Asia”.
MOFs in healthcare diagnostics: shaping the future of biomedical test strips
MOFs enhance biomedical test strips with high sensitivity, selectivity, and eco-friendliness via porous, tunable structures. Their luminescent and catalytic properties enable precise biomarker detection, advancing rapid and reliable point-of-care diagnostics.
Recent multifunctional applications of AIE-MOF/COF porous materials
This highlight explores the diverse applications of AIE-MOF/COF materials, particularly in optoelectronic devices, sensing, biomedicine, and catalysis, with a focus on recent advancements in luminescence properties and multifunctional applications.
Thiazolothiazole based functional metal–organic frameworks
Thiazolothiazole-based MOFs offer a versatile platform for multifunctionality. This highlight reviews ligand design, synthesis methods, applications, challenges, and future trends.
Metal–organic framework-based catalysts toward the electrosynthesis of urea
Highlighting MOF-based materials for efficient electrocatalytic urea synthesis.
Efficient solvent-free mechanochemical synthesis of CALF-20 for carbon dioxide capture
A solvent-free mechanochemical method was successfully developed to synthesize CALF-20, a well-known metal–organic framework for industrial CO2 capture.
Coordinated water modulation for proton conductivity via post-synthetic transmetalation in yttrium-based coordination polymers
Post-synthetic transmetalation of a Y-based coordination polymer with K+ converts terminal H2O into μ-bridging ligands, enhancing acidity with donation of proton. This boosts conductivity, highlighting transmetalation as a manner for efficient SSPCs.
A fluorescent nanohybrid sensor based on carbon dots encapsulated in a metal organic framework for highly selective and sensitive detection of mercury
Schematic representation of the preparation of luminescent CDs@ZIF-8 hybrid nano-sensor and its application as a fluorescent sensor for Hg2+ detection.
Exploring bimodal mesoporous aluminum MOFs: synthesis and defect analysis of rad net topology with imine-based ligand
Metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) are a versatile class of porous crystalline materials whose properties can be finely tuned through reticular chemistry.
Ligand-responsive MOF-based colourimetric sensor for visual identification of colourless corrosive acid and base vapours
We report a corrosive vapour sensor featuring a ligand-responsive, unified sensing mechanism, enabling visual discrimination of both acids and bases.
Paper
Influence of varying the nickel salt aqueous subphase on the formation of Ni3(hexaiminotriphenylene)2 metal–organic framework nanosheets at the air/liquid interface
Variation of the nickel salt subphase profoundly influences the reactivity with the ligand molecules at the air/liquid interface resulting in diverse MOF nanosheets.
Morphological control of a metal–organic framework for single-crystal electronic device fabrication
Pre-assembly of a π-conjugated ligand under a high concentration facilitates crystal growth and single-crystal electronic device fabrication for a metal–organic framework.
Stepwise assembly of Ni–N2S2 catalytic sites and porphyrin photosensitizers in a metal–organic framework for bioinspired photocatalysis
Stepwise assembly of a Zr-based MOF enables the integration of biomimetic Ni–N2S2 catalytic sites and porphyrin photosensitizers with programmable stoichiometry, providing a versatile platform for optimizing photocatalytic hydrogen evolution.
Halogen-driven modulation of iridium-functionalized zirconium-based metal–organic frameworks for electrocatalytic oxygen evolution in acidic media
Halogen atoms in linkers of Zr-MOFs boost the electrocatalytic activity of the oxygen evolution reaction occurring on adjacent iridium sites.
Cu- and Zn-based 1D MOFs as hosts to encapsulate Eu(III) for tuning white light emission
Eu(III)-encapsulated Cu MOF and Zn MOF as luminescent materials with tunable light-emission.
About this collection
This CrystEngComm themed collection, MOFs in Asia, celebrates the breadth and depth of MOF research conducted throughout the region. Our goal is to provide a platform that not only highlights the innovative contributions of Asian research groups but also encourages cross-border dialogue and collaboration that will shape the future of this exciting field.
This collection is guest edited by Professor Hoi Ri Moon, Professor Sarah S. Park and Professor Jihye Park