Issue 15, 2022

Surface chemistry of metal–organic polyhedra

Abstract

Metal–organic polyhedra (MOPs) are discrete, intrinsically-porous architectures that operate at the molecular regime and, owing to peripheral reactive sites, exhibit rich surface chemistry. Researchers have recently exploited this reactivity through post-synthetic modification (PSM) to generate specialised molecular platforms that may overcome certain limitations of extended porous materials. Indeed, the combination of modular solubility, orthogonal reactive sites, and accessible cavities yields a highly versatile molecular platform for solution to solid-state applications. In this feature article, we discuss representative examples of the PSM chemistry of MOPs, from proof-of-concept studies to practical applications, and highlight future directions for the MOP field.

Graphical abstract: Surface chemistry of metal–organic polyhedra

Article information

Article type
Feature Article
Submitted
14 dec 2021
Accepted
25 jan 2022
First published
25 jan 2022
This article is Open Access
Creative Commons BY-NC license

Chem. Commun., 2022,58, 2443-2454

Surface chemistry of metal–organic polyhedra

J. Albalad, L. Hernández-López, A. Carné-Sánchez and D. Maspoch, Chem. Commun., 2022, 58, 2443 DOI: 10.1039/D1CC07034G

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