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Hierarchically porous metal–organic frameworks: synthetic strategies and applications

Journal Article · · National Science Review
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1093/nsr/nwz170· OSTI ID:1712817
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  1. Department of Chemistry, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843, USA
Abstract

Despite numerous advantages, applications of conventional microporous metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) are hampered by their limited pore sizes, such as in heterogeneous catalysis and guest delivery, which usually involve large molecules. Construction of hierarchically porous MOFs (HP-MOFs) is vital to achieve the controllable augmentation of MOF pore size to mesopores or even macropores, which can enhance the diffusion kinetics of guests and improve the storage capacity. This review article focuses on recent advances in the methodology of HP-MOF synthesis, covering preparation of HP-MOFs with intrinsic hierarchical pores, and modulated, templated and template-free synthetic strategies for HP-MOFs. The key factors which affect the formation of HP-MOF architectures are summarized and discussed, followed by a brief review of their applications in heterogeneous catalysis and guest encapsulation. Overall, this review presents a roadmap that will guide the future design and development of HP-MOF materials with molecular precision and mesoscopic complexity.

Research Organization:
Univ. of California, Oakland, CA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
Center for Gas Separations; Robert A. Welch Foundation; USDOE; USDOE Office of Science (SC), Basic Energy Sciences (BES)
Grant/Contract Number:
SC0001015
OSTI ID:
1712817
Alternate ID(s):
OSTI ID: 1850687
OSTI ID: 1573110
Journal Information:
National Science Review, Journal Name: National Science Review Journal Issue: 11 Vol. 7; ISSN 2095-5138
Publisher:
Oxford University PressCopyright Statement
Country of Publication:
China
Language:
English

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