MOFs and MCOFs: Design, Synthesis and Application
A special issue of Inorganics (ISSN 2304-6740). This special issue belongs to the section "Organometallic Chemistry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2026 | Viewed by 1536
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We are delighted to announce and invite you to contribute to this Special Issue of Inorganics, titled "MOFs and MCOFs: Design, Synthesis and Application".
Metal–Organic Frameworks (MOFs) and Metal–Covalent Organic Frameworks (MCOFs), represent two of the most exciting classes of porous crystalline materials developed in recent years. Their exceptional characteristics—including ultrahigh surface areas, structural and functional tunability, and well-defined porosity—have positioned them as prime candidates for a myriad of advanced applications. The ability to precisely engineer their building blocks at the molecular level allows the tailoring of their properties to meet specific functional demands, pushing the boundaries of materials science and technology.
Significant strides have been made in the design and synthesis of MOFs and MCOFs, ranging from novel synthetic strategies and post-synthetic modification techniques to the development of scalable production methods. These advancements are crucial for translating laboratory discoveries into practical technologies. To unlock the full potential of these frameworks, a synergistic combination of experimental and theoretical approaches should be employed, which can lead to uncovering deeper insights into their formation mechanisms, structure–property relationships, and performance optimization.
This Special Issue aims to compile a collection of original research articles and comprehensive reviews that reflect the latest progress in the field. We welcome contributions that span the entire spectrum of MOF and MCOF research, with a focus on their design, synthesis, and functional applications. Potential topics include, but are not limited to the following:
Design and Synthesis: Novel ligand design, synthetic methodologies, green synthesis, post-synthetic modification, and theoretical modeling of structures and properties.
Biological Applications:
- Antimicrobial material
- Antiviral material
- Nanomedicine: Drug delivery systems for anti-tumor and antibacterial therapy.
- Biomaterials, Nanozymes, and applications in Nanomedicine and Bionanotechnology.
Sensing: Chemical sensors, biosensors, and optical sensors for the detection of various analytes.
Gas Adsorption and Separation: Capture of CO2, storage of H2 or CH4, and separation of gas mixtures (e.g., O2/N2, C2H4/C2H6).
Catalysis: Heterogeneous organic catalysis, photocatalysis (for water splitting, CO2 reduction, pollutant degradation), and electrocatalysis (for ORR, OER, HER).
We look forward to receiving your valuable contributions and sharing a impactful collection of research that will advance the frontiers of MOF and MCOF science.
Prof. Dr. Xujia Hong
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- metal–organic frameworks
- MOFs
- metal–covalent organic frameworks
- MCOFs
- design
- synthesis
- sensing
- gas adsorption and separation
- catalysis
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