Issue 29, 2017

Metal–organic frameworks with Lewis acidity: synthesis, characterization, and catalytic applications

Abstract

Metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) are exquisitely architected through the pervasive coordination bonds between inorganic metal nodes and organic ligands. Marked by high porosity, tunable internal surface functionality, and concentrated metal sites, they are believed to act as the next generation adsorbent and catalytic materials. In particular, the presence of unsaturated metal centers and electron-deficient groups, capable of acting as Lewis acid sites, has made MOFs highly promising in heterogeneous catalysis applications. In this Highlight, we review the recent development in the design and synthesis of MOFs with Lewis acidity, the characterization techniques of Lewis acid sites, and their applications in heterogeneous catalysis.

Graphical abstract: Metal–organic frameworks with Lewis acidity: synthesis, characterization, and catalytic applications

Article information

Article type
Highlight
Submitted
30 Dec. 2016
Accepted
07 Febr. 2017
First published
23 Febr. 2017

CrystEngComm, 2017,19, 4066-4081

Metal–organic frameworks with Lewis acidity: synthesis, characterization, and catalytic applications

Z. Hu and D. Zhao, CrystEngComm, 2017, 19, 4066 DOI: 10.1039/C6CE02660E

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