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Title: Reticular Chemistry for Highly Porous Metal–Organic Frameworks: The Chemistry and Applications

Journal Article · · Accounts of Chemical Research

Current global crises related to clean energy and the environment entail the development of materials that are capable of addressing these challenges. Metal–organic frameworks (MOFs), a class of functional materials assembled from metal-containing nodes and organic ligands via coordination bonds, have been successfully developed for various applications, including catalysis, toxic chemical removal, and gas storage and separation, as a result of their highly tailorable nature and precisely engineered pore structures. In particular, the exceptionally high surface areas and porosities of MOFs are two of their most attractive characteristics and place them among the best porous materials for the storage of clean energy gases, such as hydrogen and methane. Reticular chemistry stands out as a prominent approach to the design of MOFs as this strategy allows for the rational top-down design of frameworks guided by topological nets to afford extended framework structures with precise architectural arrangements at the molecular level. Furthermore, bridging the gap between reticular chemistry design strategies and highly porous MOFs can facilitate the development of next-generation high-performance materials through state-of-the-art chemical design.

Research Organization:
Univ. of Notre Dame, IN (United States); Northwestern Univ., Evanston, IL (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Science (SC), Basic Energy Sciences (BES); USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE); USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)
Grant/Contract Number:
NA0003763; FG02-03ER15457
OSTI ID:
1843784
Journal Information:
Accounts of Chemical Research, Journal Name: Accounts of Chemical Research Journal Issue: 4 Vol. 55; ISSN 0001-4842
Publisher:
American Chemical Society (ACS)Copyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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