Metal–Organic Framework-Based Materials: Preparation and Application in Electrochemistry

Dear Colleagues,

Metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) are porous crystalline materials composed of metal ions or metal clusters connected to organic ligands through coordination bonds. Due to their high porosity, large specific surface area, adjustable chemical structure, and abundant active sites, they have shown extensive potential for applications in the field of electrochemistry. MOFs can be designed and optimized to enhance their performance in electrochemical energy storage and conversion by adjusting their chemical composition and topological structure. MOFs can also be combined or modified with other materials, such as carbon materials, metal nanoparticles, conductive polymers, etc., to form novel functional materials with synergistic effects, further improving their electrochemical performance. In addition, MOFs can selectively adsorb and separate molecules of different sizes and shapes through their pore structure and surface functional sites. In summary, MOFs, as novel nanoporous materials with enormous potential, deserve further exploration and development in the field of electrochemistry, including electrodes, electrocatalysis, and sensors.

Prof. Dr. Lan Xu
Guest Editor

Dr. Jing Yin
Guest Editor Assistant

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