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Title: Stable Metal–Organic Frameworks with Group 4 Metals: Current Status and Trends

Journal Article · · ACS Central Science
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  1. Department of Chemistry, Texas A&,M University, College Station, Texas 77843-3255, United States
  2. Department of Chemistry, Texas A&,M University, College Station, Texas 77843-3255, United States, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Texas A&,M University, College Station, Texas 77843-3003, United States

Group 4 metal-based metal–organic frameworks (MIV-MOFs), including Ti-, Zr-, and Hf-based MOFs, are one of the most attractive classes of MOF materials owing to their superior chemical stability and structural tunability. Despite being a relatively new field, MIV-MOFs have attracted significant research attention in the past few years, leading to exciting advances in syntheses and applications. In this outlook, we start with a brief overview of the history and current status of MIV-MOFs, emphasizing the challenges encountered in their syntheses. The unique properties of MIV-MOFs are discussed, including their high chemical stability and strong tolerance toward defects. Particular emphasis is placed on defect engineering in Zr-MOFs which offers additional routes to tailor their functions. Photocatalysis of MIV-MOF is introduced as a representative example of their emerging applications. Finally, we conclude with the perspective of new opportunities in synthesis and defect engineering.

Research Organization:
Energy Frontier Research Centers (EFRC) (United States). Center for Gas Separations Relevant to Clean Energy Technologies (CGS); National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL), Pittsburgh, PA, Morgantown, WV (United States); Texas A & M Univ., College Station, TX (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Science (SC), Basic Energy Sciences (BES); USDOE Office of Fossil Energy (FE)
Grant/Contract Number:
SC0001015; FE0026472
OSTI ID:
1429579
Alternate ID(s):
OSTI ID: 1498728; OSTI ID: 1508783
Journal Information:
ACS Central Science, Journal Name: ACS Central Science Vol. 4 Journal Issue: 4; ISSN 2374-7943
Publisher:
American Chemical Society (ACS)Copyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
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Cited by: 338 works
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