Issue 4, 2015

Topology analysis of metal–organic frameworks based on metal–organic polyhedra as secondary or tertiary building units

Abstract

The structural features of metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) can be analyzed based on the network structure (net) topology, composed of nodes and linkers. The connectivity and site symmetry of a node are probably the most important factors affecting the net topology of MOFs. Many MOFs with multiple nodes of different connectivity and site symmetry have complicated net topologies. However, the underlying net topology of some complicated MOFs could be analyzed using a hierarchical simplification approach. The underlying net topology of complicated MOFs with multi-connected nodes could be analyzed using a metal–organic polyhedron composed of multiple nodes as either a secondary building unit or a tertiary building unit. The simplified net topology provides better insight into the structural features of the complicated MOF structures and could be utilized in designing new MOF structures with known and/or unprecedented net topologies.

Graphical abstract: Topology analysis of metal–organic frameworks based on metal–organic polyhedra as secondary or tertiary building units

Article information

Article type
Review Article
Submitted
24 12 2014
Accepted
02 2 2015
First published
24 2 2015

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2015,2, 336-360

Author version available

Topology analysis of metal–organic frameworks based on metal–organic polyhedra as secondary or tertiary building units

D. Kim, X. Liu and M. S. Lah, Inorg. Chem. Front., 2015, 2, 336 DOI: 10.1039/C4QI00236A

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