Design and Characterization of MOFs (Metal–Organic Frameworks) for Innovative Applications

Summary

Crystalline nanoporous metal–organic frameworks (MOFs), built from metal ions and organic linkers, offer a vast potential for the design of porous materials with molecularly selective interfaces, novel physical properties, enormous surface areas, and a diverse array of functionality. Their first reports were focused toward the discovery of unknown structures. More recently, the attention has moved toward MOF applications within many fields such as catalysis, gas storage, separation, and drug delivery.

This chapter will give some examples showing how MOF rational design and advanced computational and experimental characterizations are the first steps toward their application in emerging fields.