Themed collection FOCUS: Design and applications of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs)
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Recent progress in metal–organic frameworks for the separation of gaseous hydrocarbons
This review highlights recent research progress in MOF materials for the important separation of gaseous hydrocarbons, especially for ethylene, propylene, and butadiene. The uniqueness of MOFs to achieve those progress is also outlined.
Mater. Chem. Front., 2023,7, 5693-5730
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3QM00430A
Metal–organic frameworks for the photocatalytic oxygen reduction reaction to hydrogen peroxide
We detail the production process of H2O2 involving mechanisms, detection methods, and performance evaluation, and also summarize and predict the modifying ways of MOF catalysts for the photocatalytic ORR to H2O2, incorporating the challenges faced.
Mater. Chem. Front., 2023,7, 5120-5139
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3QM00468F
MOFs meet membrane: application in water treatment and separation
Metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) are solid crystalline materials formed by the self-assembly of organic ligands and metal ions or clusters. Combining the advantages of membrane separation and MOFs, MOFs-based membranes are used in water treatment.
Mater. Chem. Front., 2023,7, 5140-5170
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3QM00487B
Metal–organic framework-based SERS sensing platforms for life and health detection
Schematic diagram of MOF-based SERS sensing platforms for life and health detection.
Mater. Chem. Front., 2023,7, 4880-4899
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3QM00471F
Recent advances in the synthesis and catalytic applications of metal–organic framework/covalent organic framework composites
MOF/COF composites constructed by heterojunction, functionalization, or integration show enhanced performance in photo-, thermo-, and electrocatalysis. This review is informative for rational design and mechanism understanding of MOF/COF catalysts.
Mater. Chem. Front., 2023,7, 4782-4809
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3QM00565H
Recent developments in transition metal-based MOFs for electrocatalytic water splitting emphasizing fundamental and structural aspects
In this review, recent advancement of MOF based materials and their role towards OER is explored. Tuning of structures by adopting various synthetic strategical techniques are discussed for the first time.
Mater. Chem. Front., 2023,7, 2120-2152
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3QM00089C
Rare earth-based MOFs for photo/electrocatalysis
This review provides current research progress on rare earth MOFs, including synthesis methods and photocatalytic and electrocatalytic applications of rare earth MOFs.
Mater. Chem. Front., 2023,7, 806-827
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2QM01201D
Recent advances in metal–organic framework based heterogeneous catalysts for furfural hydrogenation reactions
This review summarizes the recent advances in upgrading FFR to high value-added chemicals using MOF-based heterogeneous catalysts.
Mater. Chem. Front., 2023,7, 628-642
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2QM01181F
Metal–organic framework (MOF)-based fluorescence “turn-on” sensors
The various potential sensing application by luminescent MOFs.
Mater. Chem. Front., 2023,7, 405-441
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2QM01070D
Constructing strategies for hierarchically porous MOFs with different pore sizes and applications in adsorption and catalysis
Constructing strategies of hierarchically porous MOFs with different pore size ranges and their applications in adsorption and catalysis.
Mater. Chem. Front., 2022,6, 2944-2967
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2QM00557C
Fe-Based metal–organic frameworks as functional materials for battery applications
This review presents a comprehensive discussion on the development and application of pristine Fe-MOFs in lithium-ion batteries, sodium-ion batteries, potassium-ion batteries, metal–air batteries and lithium–sulfur batteries.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2022,9, 827-844
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1QI01396C
Recognition, detection and host–guest chemistry of hydrogen peroxide in a fluorescent metal–organic framework with chiral helical channels
H2O2 molecules induce the chiral distribution of subsequent guests via chiral channels of MOFs by forming a host–guest recognition system that slows down the oxidation of the host framework.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2023,10, 5144-5151
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3QI01092A
Successive redox modulation in an iron(II) spin-crossover framework
Spin crossover behaviors were first modulated by successive redox reactions within an inverse-Hofmann-type metal–organic framework.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2023,10, 3577-3583
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3QI00644A
Pseudo single lithium-ion conductors enabled by a metal–organic framework with biomimetic lithium-ion chains for lithium metal batteries
A unique single lithium-ion conductor (SLIC) contains lithium-ion chains was synthesised, which exhibits high lithium ionic conductivity and low activation energy. LiFePO4|Li cell with such SLIC exhibits significantly extended the cycling life.
Mater. Chem. Front., 2023,7, 2436-2442
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3QM00044C
Isoreticular design of flexible Zn-based tetracarboxylate MOFs
From DUT-13 to DUT-190: By increasing linker size, high flexibility is increased even further and is explored using in situ PXRD and 129Xe NMR during adsorption. Structures of two new flexible frameworks (DUT-180 and DUT-190) are presented.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2023,10, 3237-3247
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3QI00480E
Design of a robust rod-packing scandium–organic framework for C2Hx/CO2 separation, CO2 storage, and catalytic CO2 cycloaddition
Reported herein is a highly stable rod-packing Sc-MOF with Lewis basic bare N sites and two types of open channels demonstrating a superior CO2 storage capacity, a remarkable separation ability for CO2 mixtures, and prominent catalytic CO2 cycloaddition.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2023,10, 3015-3024
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3QI00314K
Structural transformation of metal–organic frameworks and identification of electrocatalytically active species during the oxygen evolution reaction under neutral conditions
Electrocatalytically active species of crystalline MOFs in a neutral OER process were identified as a mononuclear coordination compound and its isomer via a crystal-to-crystal transformation.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2023,10, 2961-2977
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2QI02436E
A hollow urchin-like metal–organic framework with Ni–O-cluster SBUs as a promising electrode for an alkaline battery–supercapacitor device
A hollow NiPSC electrode with a large d-spacing lattice distance has been demonstrated as an active SC electrode in a supercapacitor–battery hybrid device to achieve superior electrochemical performance.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2023,10, 2380-2386
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3QI00123G
Tailoring metal sites of FeCo-MOF nanozymes for significantly enhanced peroxidase-like activity
A mixed metal–organic framework (FeCo-MOF-H2) with excellent peroxidase-like catalytic activity was successfully prepared, which showed great application potential in the detection of H2O2 and glutathione.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2023,10, 2335-2343
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2QI02727E
Facile synthesis of 2D Al-TCPP MOF nanosheets for efficient sonodynamic cancer therapy
2D Al-TCPP MOF nanosheets were prepared via a simple solvothermal synthesis method without the need for any surfactants and were found to be an effective sonosensitizer for sonodynamic cancer therapy.
Mater. Chem. Front., 2023,7, 1684-1693
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2QM01333A
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Facile, fast and green synthesis of a highly porous calcium-syringate bioMOF with intriguing triple bioactivity
Green synthesis of a highly porous CaSyr-1 bioMOF ideal for drug encapsulation in scCO2, thus producing a triply bioactive system.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2023,10, 2165-2173
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2QI02639B
Ionic Fe(III)-porphyrin frameworks for the one-pot synthesis of cyclic carbonates from olefins and CO2
This study presents a novel use of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the synthesis of cyclic carbonates from olefins under halogen-free conditions. This green strategy offers the twin advantages of environment friendliness and value-added chemical production.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2023,10, 2088-2099
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2QI02599J
A UiO-66-NH2 MOF derived N doped porous carbon and ZrO2 composite cathode for zinc-ion hybrid supercapacitors
The N doped porous carbon and ZrO2 composite (NC@ZrO2) with a synergistic pseudocapacitive effect provides abundant active sites for zinc ions and favors fast ion diffusion, ensuring remarkable rate performance and long cycling stability.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2023,10, 2115-2124
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2QI02777A
Morphology-controllable bimetallic MOFs/textile composite electrodes with high areal capacitance for flexible electronic devices
A new strategy has been designed for enhancing the electrochemical performances of supercapacitor electrodes.
Mater. Chem. Front., 2023,7, 1411-1422
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2QM00126H
New reticular chemistry of pillared rare-earth kgd supermolecular building layer frameworks with ethane-trapping property
A series of rare-earth pillar-layered MOFs based on kgd supermolecular building layers have been successfully isolated for the first time, with ethane-selective properties benefiting ethylene purification in a one-step process.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2023,10, 1795-1802
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3QI00103B
A light-operated dual-mode method for neuroblastoma diagnosis based on a Tb-MOF: from biometabolite detection to logic devices
Tb-DBA can not only serve as a light-operated dual-mechanism driven platform to detect VMA (an early pathological feature of neuroblastoma), but can also produce a different fluorescence response to epinephrine (EP, the metabolic precursor of VMA).
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2023,10, 1660-1670
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2QI02701A
A ratiometric fluorescent probe based on a dual-ligand lanthanide metal–organic framework (MOF) for sensitive detection of aluminium and fluoride ions in river and tap water
A dual-emission fluorescent probe towards Al3+ and F− using a Ln-MOF material Eu-BDC-NH2/TDA is employed with exceptional sensitivity, high selectivity, low LOD, excellent anti-interference characteristics and direct visual observation.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2023,10, 1534-1542
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2QI02554J
In situ formation of nickel sulfide quantum dots embedded into a two-dimensional metal–organic framework for water splitting
The schematic diagram of the water splitting of the as-prepared catalysts.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2023,10, 1294-1304
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2QI02279F
Liquid-phase epitaxial growth of multiple MOF thin films with high lattice mismatch
We have prepared a series of multiple (bi-varietal and tri-varietal) pillar-layered MOF thin films [Cu2L2dabco]n (L = bdc, bpc and tpdc) with high lattice mismatch (up to 77.8%) using a liquid-phase epitaxial layer by layer method.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2023,10, 1136-1142
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2QI02464K
Two different pore architectures of cyamelurate-based metal–organic frameworks for highly selective CO2 capture under ambient conditions
Tailoring pore size and surface chemistry of MOFs for efficient CO2 capture and separation.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2023,10, 1037-1048
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2QI02208G
Optimizing the pore space of a robust nickel–organic framework for efficient C2H2/C2H4 separation
A robust nickel–organic framework (UPC-22) with intrinsic hydrogen bonds and one-dimensional functionalized channels for efficient purification of C2H4.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2023,10, 824-831
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2QI02398A
Promotion of methane storage capacity with metal–organic frameworks of high porosity
The effect of storage conditions on the optimal MOF pore volume and methane working capacity has been analyzed, and the benchmark NPF-200 was discovered.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2023,10, 454-459
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2QI02255A
Engineering the modulation of the active sites and pores of pristine metal–organic frameworks for high-performance sodium-ion storage
We adopted thermal treatment prior to carbonization for Ni-HHTP to open blocked pores and expose multiple active sites. The electronic conductivity, reaction kinetics, specific capacity and stability are enhanced using thermal treatment Ni-HHTP as an electrode for SIBs.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2023,10, 396-405
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2QI02117J
The synthesis of zeolitic imidazolate framework/prussian blue analogue heterostructure composites and their application in supercapacitors
ZIF-67/PBA heterostructure composites was prepared by the ion-exchange method with ZIF-67 nanoparticles as host MOFs. The electrochemical performance of the ZIF-67/PBA heterostructure composites improved after low-temperature calcination.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2023,10, 78-84
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2QI01966C
An indium-based microporous metal–organic framework with unique three-way rod-shaped secondary building units for efficient methane and hydrogen storage
An indium-based microporous metal–organic framework, UTSA-22, with unique three-way rod-shaped secondary building units, exhibits efficient methane and hydrogen storage at room temperature.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2022,9, 6527-6533
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2QI01956F
Mechano-thermochemical synthesis of rare-earth metal–organic frameworks with solvent-free coordination for visible and near-infrared emission
A mechano-thermochemical method was proposed to prepare solvent-free rare-earth metal–organic frameworks with excellent fluorescence emission covering the whole region of visible and near-infrared light.
Mater. Chem. Front., 2022,6, 3504-3511
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2QM00839D
Assembling ionic liquids in MOF “Monomer” based membranes to trigger CO2/CH4 separation
MOF composite membranes are prepared using the interfacial assembly method and functional modification of ILs to enhance the CO2/CH4 sieving performance.
Mater. Chem. Front., 2022,6, 3555-3566
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2QM00802E
Surface-halogen-introduced 2D NiCo bimetallic MOFs via a modulation method for elevated electrochemical glucose sensing
A series of NiCo MOFs is prepared through a simple method by introducing pyridine as modulator and 4-halogenpyridine as surface functional group. The MOFs show excellent electrocatalytic activity and stability for the glucose oxidation reaction.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2022,9, 5853-5861
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2QI01738E
Nanocage-based {In2Tm2}-organic framework for efficiently catalyzing the cycloaddition reaction of CO2 with epoxides and Knoevenagel condensation
The combination of [In2Tm2(μ2-OH)2(CO2)10(H2O)2] clusters and H5BDCP ligand generated a highly robust nanoporous MOF with high catalytic performance in the cycloaddition reaction of epoxides with CO2 and Knoevenagel condensation.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2022,9, 5788-5798
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2QI01271E
A Ce-MOF as an alkaline phosphatase mimic: Ce-OH2 sites in catalytic dephosphorylation
For the first time, a metal–organic framework (Ce-MOF) bearing a Ce–OH2–Ce motif was used to mimic the active sites of alkaline phosphatase.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2022,9, 5735-5744
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2QI01443B
Size exclusion propyne/propylene separation in an ultramicroporous yet hydrophobic metal–organic framework
A hydrolytically stable MOF with a narrow and hydrophobic pore aperture shows the capability to remove C3H4 from a C3H4/C3H6 binary gas by a size exclusion adsorption mechanism even if the binary gas was pre-saturated with water vapor.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2022,9, 4952-4961
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2QI01152B
2-Dimensional rare earth metal–organic frameworks based on a hexanuclear secondary building unit as efficient detectors for vapours of nitroaromatics and volatile organic compounds
A new family of microporous 2-dimensional rare earth metal organic frameworks based on a hexanuclear secondary building unit with capability to selectively detect vapours of volatile organic compounds and nitroaromatic explosives is reported.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2022,9, 4850-4863
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2QI00799A
High-entropy-alloy nanoparticles synthesized by laser metallurgy using a multivariate MOF
The illustration of the fabrication of nanoalloys by laser nanometallurgy using multivariate MOF as precursor.
Mater. Chem. Front., 2022,6, 2796-2802
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2QM00588C
MOF-derived bimetallic core–shell catalyst HZSM-5@ZrO2–In2O3: high CO2 conversion in reverse water gas shift reaction
The UIO-66 membrane-derived ZrO2–In2O3 bimetallic core–shell catalyst exhibits an excellent catalytic performance in the reverse water gas shift reaction.
Mater. Chem. Front., 2022,6, 2826-2834
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2QM00307D
Chemical conversion of metal–organic frameworks into hemi-covalent organic frameworks
A hemi-covalent organic framework, P-Ni3(TAA)3, with the different conversion efficiency (P) of 34–72% for bis(diimine) nickel units has been obtained. The 40%-Ni3(TAA)3 exhibits the improved chemical stability and significantly catalytic property.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2022,9, 4776-4784
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2QI01234K
Metal–organic-framework embellished through ion etching method for highly enhanced electrochemical oxygen evolution reaction catalysis
In this work, Ni-MOF-Fe-2 was fabricated by using Fe3+ etching bulk Ni MOF, and the as-prepared catalyst showed significantly enhanced OER performances, which exhibited a low overpotential (η10 = 269 mV) and remarkable durability in 1 M KOH.
Mater. Chem. Front., 2022,6, 2750-2759
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2QM00388K
Fluorescence analysis for characterizing the alkali stability of metal–organic frameworks: an informative complement to X-ray diffraction
Based on pH-responsive fluorescence associated with alkaline hydrolysis, a fluorometric method is proposed for characterizing the stability of MOFs. It can be used to monitor the whole process from nondestructive local hydrolysis to complete destructive hydrolysis.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2022,9, 4394-4401
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2QI00949H
Multifunctional lanthanide MOF luminescent sensor built by structural designing and energy level regulation of a ligand
In order to reduce usage cost and simplify the detection process, it is necessary to develop multifunctional and multi-emitter Ln-MOF luminescent sensors.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2022,9, 4065-4074
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2QI00859A
Nanoconfining red phosphorus within MOF-derived hierarchically porous carbon networks for high performance potassium storage
In this work, we combined red phosphorus and hierarchically porous carbon networks by the evaporation–condensation method to obtain a red phosphorus/porous carbon composite with outstanding performance for potassium storage.
Mater. Chem. Front., 2022,6, 2184-2189
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2QM00261B
A novel copper metal–organic framework catalyst for the highly efficient conversion of CO2 with propargylic amines
A novel copper metal–organic framework catalyst for the highly efficient conversion of carbon dioxide with propargylic amines to 2-oxazolidinones.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2022,9, 3839-3844
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2QI00678B
Water-triggered synergistic fluorescence variation and shape deformation in a Zn-TCPP metal–organic framework-based gel
A MOF-based gel with simultaneous fluorescence and morphologic changes triggered by water was developed and applied in a visible rewriting pattern and a smart artificial actuator.
Mater. Chem. Front., 2022,6, 2114-2121
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2QM00272H
A self-cleaning hydrophobic MOF-based composite for highly efficient and recyclable separation of oil from water and emulsions
A MOF-derived composite was utilized for fast, highly efficient and recyclable separation of oils from oil–water mixtures and water-in-oil emulsions. It also exhibited self-cleaning ability.
Mater. Chem. Front., 2022,6, 2051-2060
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2QM00289B
Two isomeric metal–organic frameworks bearing stilbene moieties for highly volatile iodine uptake
Two isomeric MOFs bearing stilbene moieties, which serve as promising candidates for highly volatile iodine uptake at room temperature, were prepared by adjusting the diffusion temperature.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2022,9, 3436-3443
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2QI00835A
Lanthanide-MOFs as multifunctional luminescent sensors
Eu-MOF and Tb-MOF can be used as multi-response fluorescent sensors. Meanwhile, dual emission luminescent thermometer films were successfully prepared by Eu and Tb doping, which manifests excellent temperature sensing performance.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2022,9, 3259-3266
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2QI00682K
Bimetallic sulfide particles incorporated in Fe/Co-based metal–organic framework ultrathin nanosheets toward boosted electrocatalysis of the oxygen evolution reaction
CoFe-MS/MOF nanocatalysts consisting of interconnected MOF ultrathin nanosheets doped with metal sulfide particles are prepared via a facile one-step solvothermal method as efficient electrocatalysts for the OER.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2022,9, 3130-3137
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2QI00125J
Precursor-converted formation of bimetallic–organic framework nanosheets for efficient oxygen evolution reaction
A precursor-converted method is adopted to synthesize 2D NiFe-MOF nanosheets from NiFe-LDH, which demonstrates excellent catalytic OER performance.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2022,9, 3148-3155
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2QI00133K
Sequential enhancement of proton conductivity by aliovalent cadmium substitution and post-synthetic esterolysis in a carboxylate-functionalized indium framework with dimethylaminium templates
A sequential improving strategy of aliovalent Cd(II) substitution and post-synthetic ligand esterolysis has been proposed and implemented on a In(III)-MOF. The modified framework Cd-BQ-COOH exhibits 300-fold enhanced value of proton conductivitiy.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2022,9, 2997-3002
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2QI00407K
Facile and efficient photocatalyst for degradation of chlortetracycline promoted by H2O2
A ternary Ce-MOF/GO/Fe3O4 composite was prepared as a recyclable photocatalyst for photocatalytic degradation of chlortetracycline and showed excellent stability.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2022,9, 2952-2963
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2QI00412G
Low-temperature water-assisted crystallization approach to MOF@TiO2 core–shell nanostructures for efficient dye removal
A mild crystallization approach to MOF@TiO2 core–shell nanostructures for the efficient adsorption and photodegradation of anionic dyes.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2022,9, 2725-2733
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2QI00293K
Kinetic separation of C2H6/C2H4 in a cage-interconnected metal–organic framework: an interaction-screening mechanism
Multi-scale simulations were carried out on a cage-interconnected metal-organic framework (JNU-2), revealing a rarely observed interaction-screening mechanism that corroborates its large C2H6/C2H4 adsorption selectivity.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2022,9, 2697-2705
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2QI00465H
Strategic design of a bifunctional Ag(I)-grafted NHC-MOF for efficient chemical fixation of CO2 from a dilute gas under ambient conditions
Facile grafting of catalytically active Ag(I) into CO2-philic NHC-MOF for simultaneous capture and conversion of CO2 from dilute gas to value-added α-alkylidene cyclic carbonate and oxazolidinones under mild conditions is demonstrated.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2022,9, 2583-2593
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2QI00479H
Phthalocyanine-induced iron active species in metal–organic framework-derived porous carbon for efficient alkaline zinc–air batteries
The FePc-encapsulated MOF can be thermally converted into a series of Fe-based active centers embedded into N-doped carbon nanomaterials. It shows good oxygen reduction activity in terms of mass activity, long-term durability and methanol tolerance.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2022,9, 2557-2567
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2QI00394E
Synergistic Lewis acid and Pd active sites of metal–organic frameworks for highly efficient carbonylation of methyl nitrite to dimethyl carbonate
We for the first time systematically investigated a MOF UiO-66 based catalyst showing the synergistic effect of Lewis acid sites and Pd(II) for highly efficient methyl nitrite (MN) carbonylation to dimethyl carbonate (DMC).
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2022,9, 2379-2388
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2QI00302C
Urea-engineering mediated hydrogen-bond donating Friedel–Crafts alkylation of indoles and nitroalkenes in a dual-functionalized microporous metal–organic framework with high recyclability and pore-fitting-induced size-selectivity
The impact of urea-engineering in the hydrogen-bond donating reaction of indole and nitroalkene under mild conditions is established in a dual-functionalized MOF that exhibits highly recyclable and pore-fitting-induced size-selective Friedel–Crafts alkylation.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2022,9, 1897-1911
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2QI00206J
Pyrazine functionalization to boost the antenna effect in rare-earth metal–organic frameworks for tetracycline detection
A generalizable strategy for the synthesis of rare-earth metal–organic frameworks (RE-MOFs) with 12-connected RE9 clusters and shp topology. Pyrazine functionalization to boost antenna effect, realizing a robust platform for tetracyclines detection.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2022,9, 1714-1721
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2QI00214K
The effect of pore sizes on D2/H2 separation conducted by MOF-74 analogues
Mesoporous Ni2(olz) exhibits the best D2/H2 separation capacity as its more accessible OMSs and migration rate of the hydrogen isotope are inclined to adsorb heavier D2, supporting the important guidance on choosing MOFs for D2/H2 separation.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2022,9, 1674-1680
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2QI00156J
Temperature- and solvent-induced reversible single-crystal-to-single-crystal transformations of TbIII-based MOFs with excellent stabilities and fluorescence sensing properties toward drug molecules
The water and pH stabilities of JXUST-12 have been greatly improved by SCSC transformation and JXUST-12a exhibits high selectivity and sensitivity toward drug.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2022,9, 1504-1513
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2QI00023G
Dual-functional ratiometric fluorescent sensor based on mixed-lanthanide metal–organic frameworks for the detection of trace water and temperature
A mixed-lanthanide MOF with multiple readouts has been developed, which presents a promising paradigm for real-time and in situ determination of trace water and temperature.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2022,9, 1406-1415
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2QI00093H
A DNA functionalized metal–organic framework combined with magnesium peroxide nanoparticles: targeted and enhanced photodynamic therapy
A self-supplying O2 nanosystem (Hf-MOF-MgO2/DNA) based on a DNA functionalized MOF combined with magnesium peroxide nanoparticles was constructed. This nanosystem can be used for targeted PDT with a significantly enhanced therapeutic efficacy.
Mater. Chem. Front., 2022,6, 956-965
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1QM01475G
Porosity regulation of metal–organic frameworks for high proton conductivity by rational ligand design: mono- versus disulfonyl-4,4′-biphenyldicarboxylic acid
Three 3D MOFs, (Me2NH2)2(H3O)[LnL2]·8H2O (Ln = Eu, Gd, Tb), based on 2-sulfonyl-4,4′-biphenyldicarboxylic acid (H3L) have been prepared which show a high proton conductivity under low relative humidity.
Inorg. Chem. Front., 2022,9, 1134-1142
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1QI01610E
About this collection
Metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) are widely recognized for their cage-like structure, which positions them as promising candidates in various fields such as catalysis, sensing, luminescence, drug delivery and imaging, adsorption and separation, as well as gas and energy storage.
This focus collection highlights the exciting research on the design and applications of MOFs that recently appeared in Materials Chemistry Frontiers and Inorganic Chemistry Frontiers. Articles featured in our focus collections are handpicked by Editors. We hope you find them enjoyable to read.