Synthesis, Optimization and Applications of Metal-Organic Frameworks

Dear Colleagues,

Metal–organic frameworks have been developed for several decades, with wide applications in the fields of storage, separation, sensing, catalysis and so on. New type of MOFs always inspire a series of new materials and applications and this trend is still ongoing. At the first beginnings of MOFs, they were recognized as not being stable in water, and as time went on, the coming of Zr-based and Cr-based MOFs broke this limitation. We believe there is great potential in this area's development. We are pleased to invite you submit your new research in this special collection. This Special Issue aims to broaden the research on MOFs in different areas and welcomes the combination of structures and applications. Molecules is a journal reporting fresh research results related to new structure and new molecules to readers from the broader chemistry community. In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following: new MOFs structures, advanced scale-up synthesis, optimization of synthesis, and novel applications of MOFs.

We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Prof. Dr. Jiangtao Jia
Guest Editor

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• MOF structure
• scale-up synthesis
• MOF nanocrystals
• MOF gel
• gas storage
• separation
• energy storage
• sensing