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Sensing and capture of toxic and hazardous gases and vapors by metal–organic frameworks

Journal Article · · Chemical Society Reviews
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1039/c7cs00885f· OSTI ID:1539904

This review summaries recent progress in the luminescent detection and adsorptive removal of harmful gases and vapors by metal–organic frameworks, as well as the principles and strategies guiding the design of these materials.

Research Organization:
Univ. of Texas at Dallas, Richardson, TX (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Science (SC)
DOE Contract Number:
FG02-08ER46491
OSTI ID:
1539904
Journal Information:
Chemical Society Reviews, Vol. 47, Issue 13; ISSN 0306-0012
Publisher:
Royal Society of Chemistry
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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