Metal–Organic Framework Materials as Catalysts, 2nd Edition

Dear Colleagues,

Following the first successful Special Issue on this topic (available here), we are happy to announce a second edition entitled “Metal–Organic Framework Materials as Catalysts, 2nd Edition.”

Since the 1990s, selective heterogeneous catalytic organic transformations have emerged as one of the most promising applications of microporous metal–organic frameworks (MOFs). The notable feature of MOFs lies in their remarkable porosity, which enables efficient mass transportation and optimal interaction with substrates. The realm of MOFs has seen the synthesis of over 3,000 distinct frameworks, with ongoing development contributing to one of the most dynamically evolving fields in contemporary scientific research.

Heterogeneous catalysis has progressively assumed a pivotal role in chemical manufacturing, often yielding substantial waste reduction. Over the past two decades, the utilization of MOFs as heterogeneous catalysts has significantly advanced, presenting an ecologically friendly alternative to homogeneous catalysis. MOFs have demonstrated their efficacy as solid catalysts across a spectrum of organic transformations encompassing alkylation, acylation, oxidation, epoxidation, hydrogenation, condensation, esterification, metathesis, Diels–Alder reactions, and more. The advantages of MOFs, including facile product separation, catalyst reusability, and diminished leaching concerns, underscore their superiority as active heterogeneous catalysts.

The objective of this Special Issue is to provide a platform for the forefront of academic research in MOF catalysis and its derivatives. MOF catalysis can hinge on the dynamic interplay of active sites within the framework, encompassing metal nodes, organic linkers, and the integration of nano-metals and metal oxides. Furthermore, the encapsulation of catalytically active species, post-synthetic modifications of MOFs, multifunctional MOFs, mixed linker MOFs, and asymmetric MOFs for catalyzed organic transformations all constitute pertinent themes for this Special Issue.

Encompassing a wide range of research facets, this Special Issue addresses the extensive domain of MOFs in relation to heterogeneous catalysis, catalyst synthesis, and the characterization of their diverse applications in molecular transformations.

We invite submissions of original research, comprehensive review articles, and insightful perspectives that enrich the field.

Prof. Dr. Francis Verpoort
Dr. Somboon Chaemchuen
Guest Editors

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