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Synthesis and Molecular Applications of Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs)

A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Materials Science".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 March 2023) | Viewed by 13609

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Dr. Mikhail N. Khrizanforov

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A.E. Arbuzov Institute of Organic and Physical Chemistry, Kazan Scientific Center, Russian Academy of Sciences, 420088 Kazan, Russia
Interests: electrochemistry; solid-state electrochemistry; HOMO-LUMO; electrochemical compositions; electrochemical sensors; electrochemical energy storage; fuel cells; MOFs; electrocatalysis; coordination chemistry
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Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue is dedicated to various approaches to the preparation and modification of metal–organic frameworks (MOFs), as well as their application,  the focus is on molecular research. In recent years, research in this area has not subsided.

This is not surprising because MOFs are very important in the following fields: sorption materials, catalysis, semiconductors, storage, fuel cells, compounds separation, solid-state sensors, etc. 

The main purpose of this Special Issue on “Synthesis of Metal–Organic Frameworks (MOFs)” is to be an open forum where researchers may share their investigations and findings in this promising field. Contributions to this issue, both in the form of original research and review articles, may cover all aspects of synthesis; studies with multidisciplinary input, offering new methodologies or insights, are particularly welcome.

Dr. Mikhail N. Khrizanforov
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • metal–organic framework
  • dimensionality control
  • coordination nodes
  • crystal structure
  • supramolecular chemistry
  • inorganic materials
  • porous materials
  • post-synthetic modification

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Editorial of Special Issue “Synthesis and Molecular Applications of Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs)”
by Mikhail Khrizanforov
Int. J. Mol. Sci. 2023, 24(9), 7857; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms24097857 - 26 Apr 2023
Cited by 2 | Viewed by 1228
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This Special Issue is dedicated to exploring various approaches and techniques for the preparation and modification of metal–organic frameworks (MOFs), as well as their applications, with a specific focus on molecular research [...] Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Synthesis and Molecular Applications of Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs))

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The Phosphinate Group in the Formation of 2D Coordination Polymer with Sm(III) Nodes: X-ray Structural, Electrochemical and Mössbauer Study
by Ruslan P. Shekurov, Mikhail N. Khrizanforov, Almaz A. Zagidullin, Almaz L. Zinnatullin, Kirill V. Kholin, Kamil A. Ivshin, Tatiana P. Gerasimova, Aisylu R. Sirazieva, Olga N. Kataeva, Farit G. Vagizov and Vasili A. Miluykov
Int. J. Mol. Sci. 2022, 23(24), 15569; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms232415569 - 8 Dec 2022
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A coordination polymer has been synthesized using ferrocene-based ligand-bearing phosphinic groups of 1,1′-ferrocene-diyl-bis(H-phosphinic acid)), and samarium (III). The coordination polymer’s structure was studied by both single-crystal and powder XRD, TG, IR, and Raman analyses. For the first time, the Mössbauer effect [...] Read more.
A coordination polymer has been synthesized using ferrocene-based ligand-bearing phosphinic groups of 1,1′-ferrocene-diyl-bis(H-phosphinic acid)), and samarium (III). The coordination polymer’s structure was studied by both single-crystal and powder XRD, TG, IR, and Raman analyses. For the first time, the Mössbauer effect studies were performed on ferrocenyl phosphinate and the polymer based on it. Additionally, the obtained polymer was studied by the method of cyclic and differential pulse voltammetry. It is shown that it has the most positive potential known among ferrocenyl phosphinate-based coordination polymers and metal–organic frameworks. Using the values of the oxidation potential, the polymer was oxidized and the ESR method verified the oxidized Fe(III) form in the solid state. Additionally, the effect of the size of the phosphorus atom substituent of the phosphinate group on the dimension of the resulting coordination compounds is shown. Full article
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Review
Insights into the Structure–Property–Activity Relationship of Zeolitic Imidazolate Frameworks for Acid–Base Catalysis
by Maria N. Timofeeva, Valentina N. Panchenko and Sung Hwa Jhung
Int. J. Mol. Sci. 2023, 24(5), 4370; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms24054370 - 22 Feb 2023
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Zeolitic imidazolate frameworks (ZIFs) have been extensively examined for their potential in acid–base catalysis. Many studies have demonstrated that ZIFs possess unique structural and physicochemical properties that allow them to demonstrate high activity and yield products with high selectivity. Herein, we highlight the [...] Read more.
Zeolitic imidazolate frameworks (ZIFs) have been extensively examined for their potential in acid–base catalysis. Many studies have demonstrated that ZIFs possess unique structural and physicochemical properties that allow them to demonstrate high activity and yield products with high selectivity. Herein, we highlight the nature of ZIFs in terms of their chemical formulation and the textural, acid–base, and morphological properties that strongly affect their catalytic performance. Our primary focus is the application of spectroscopic methods as instruments for analyzing the nature of active sites because these methods can allow an understanding of unusual catalytic behavior from the perspective of the structure–property–activity relationship. We examine several reactions, such as condensation reactions (the Knoevenagel condensation and Friedländer reactions), the cycloaddition of CO2 to epoxides, the synthesis of propylene glycol methyl ether from propylene oxide and methanol, and the cascade redox condensation of 2-nitroanilines with benzylamines. These examples illustrate the broad range of potentially promising applications of Zn–ZIFs as heterogeneous catalysts. Full article
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Synthesis of Metal–Organic Frameworks Quantum Dots Composites as Sensors for Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals
by Peter A. Ajibade and Solomon O. Oloyede
Int. J. Mol. Sci. 2022, 23(14), 7980; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms23147980 - 20 Jul 2022
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Hazardous chemical compounds such as endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) are widespread and part of the materials we use daily. Among these compounds, bisphenol A (BPA) is the most common endocrine-disrupting chemical and is prevalent due to the chemical raw materials used to manufacture thermoplastic [...] Read more.
Hazardous chemical compounds such as endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) are widespread and part of the materials we use daily. Among these compounds, bisphenol A (BPA) is the most common endocrine-disrupting chemical and is prevalent due to the chemical raw materials used to manufacture thermoplastic polymers, rigid foams, and industrial coatings. General exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals constitutes a serious health hazard, especially to reproductive systems, and can lead to transgenerational diseases in adults due to exposure to these chemicals over several years. Thus, it is necessary to develop sensors for early detection of endocrine-disrupting chemicals. In recent years, the use of metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) as sensors for EDCs has been explored due to their distinctive characteristics, such as wide surface area, outstanding chemical fastness, structural tuneability, gas storage, molecular separation, proton conductivity, and catalyst activity, among others which can be modified to sense hazardous environmental pollutants such as EDCs. In order to improve the versatility of MOFs as sensors, semiconductor quantum dots have been introduced into the MOF pores to form metal–organic frameworks/quantum dots composites. These composites possess a large optical absorption coefficient, low toxicity, direct bandgap, formidable sensing capacity, high resistance to change under light and tunable visual qualities by varying the size and compositions, which make them useful for applications as sensors for probing of dangerous and risky environmental contaminants such as EDCs and more. In this review, we explore various synthetic strategies of (MOFs), quantum dots (QDs), and metal–organic framework quantum dots composites (MOFs@QDs) as efficient compounds for the sensing of ecological pollutants, contaminants, and toxicants such as EDCs. We also summarize various compounds or materials used in the detection of BPA as well as the sensing ability and capability of MOFs, QDs, and MOFs@QDs composites that can be used as sensors for EDCs and BPA. Full article
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Photoresponsive Metal-Organic Frameworks as Adjustable Scaffolds in Reticular Chemistry
by Adrian Saura-Sanmartin
Int. J. Mol. Sci. 2022, 23(13), 7121; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms23137121 - 27 Jun 2022
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The easy and remote switching of light makes this stimulus an ideal candidate for a large number of applications, among which the preparation of photoresponsive materials stands out. The interest of several scientists in this area in order to achieve improved functionalities has [...] Read more.
The easy and remote switching of light makes this stimulus an ideal candidate for a large number of applications, among which the preparation of photoresponsive materials stands out. The interest of several scientists in this area in order to achieve improved functionalities has increase parallel to the growth of the structural complexity of these materials. Thus, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) turned out to be ideal scaffolds for light-responsive ligands. This review is focused on the integration of photoresponsive organic ligands inside MOF crystalline arrays to prepare enhanced functional materials. Besides the summary of the preparation, properties and applications of these materials, an overview of the future outlook of this research area is provided. Full article
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