Metal Organic Frameworks (MOFs): Current Advances and Future Perspectives
A special issue of Molecules (ISSN 1420-3049). This special issue belongs to the section "Materials Chemistry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 August 2026 | Viewed by 6
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Interests: organic synthesis; COF; MOF; theoretical study; chemosensors
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Dear Colleagues,
Metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) have emerged as one of the most promising classes of porous crystalline materials, owing to their high surface area, tunable pore structures, and diverse chemical functionalities. These hybrid materials, formed by coordination between metal ions or clusters and organic linkers, have shown great potential in applications such as gas storage and separation, heterogeneous catalysis, and drug delivery.
In recent years, tremendous progress has been achieved in the synthesis, modification, and functionalization of MOFs. However, several challenges remain, including poor chemical and thermal stability, scalability of synthesis, and limited recyclability or durability under real-world conditions, which still hinder their large-scale production and practical use. Recent developments—such as the design of robust frameworks, post-synthetic modification techniques, and integration of MOFs with functional materials (e.g., polymers, nanoparticles)—have significantly advanced the understanding and utilization of MOFs, offering innovative strategies for improving their stability, selectivity, and performance.
This Special Issue focuses on the latest advances and future directions in MOFs. Contributions are welcome on topics including novel synthetic routes, computational and theoretical modeling, and emerging applications in energy, environment, and biomedicine. By bringing together interdisciplinary research and highlighting cutting-edge innovations, this Issue aims to showcase how MOFs can serve as key materials for addressing modern challenges in catalysis, energy storage, environmental remediation, and beyond.
We look forward to your submissions.
Dr. Bhausaheb Dhokale
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- metal–organic frameworks (MOFs)
- porous materials
- catalysis
- gas storage
- drug delivery
- hybrid materials
- post-synthetic modification
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