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Title: Mechanical Properties in Metal-Organic Frameworks: Emerging Opportunities and Challenges for Device Functionality and Technological Applications

Journal Article · · Advanced Materials
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  1. Sandia National Lab. (SNL-CA), Livermore, CA (United States)
  2. University of Amsterdam (The Netherlands). Van't Hoff Institute for Molecular Sciences
  3. Univ. of Cambridge (United Kingdom). Department of Materials Science and Metallurgy

Abstract Some of the most remarkable recent developments in metal–organic framework (MOF) performance properties can only be rationalized by the mechanical properties endowed by their hybrid inorganic–organic nanoporous structures. While these characteristics create intriguing application prospects, the same attributes also present challenges that will need to be overcome to enable the integration of MOFs with technologies where these promising traits can be exploited. In this review, emerging opportunities and challenges are identified for MOF‐enabled device functionality and technological applications that arise from their fascinating mechanical properties. This is discussed not only in the context of their more well‐studied gas storage and separation applications, but also for instances where MOFs serve as components of functional nanodevices. Recent advances in understanding MOF mechanical structure–property relationships due to attributes such as defects and interpenetration are highlighted, and open questions related to state‐of‐the‐art computational approaches for quantifying their mechanical properties are critically discussed.

Research Organization:
Sandia National Lab. (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)
Grant/Contract Number:
AC04-94AL85000; NA0003525; DE‐NA0003525
OSTI ID:
1411614
Alternate ID(s):
OSTI ID: 1409714
Report Number(s):
SAND-2017-9789J; 656935; TRN: US1800251
Journal Information:
Advanced Materials, Vol. 30, Issue 37; ISSN 0935-9648
Publisher:
WileyCopyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Citation Metrics:
Cited by: 143 works
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