Advances in Optical Functional Metal-Organic Complexes, Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs), Covalent Organic Frameworks (COFs) and Coordination Polymers

Dear Colleagues,

Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), coordination polymers and covalent organic frameworks (COFs) are porous crystalline materials that have attracted much attention in the field of gas storage/separation, catalysts, energy storage, and chemical sensors due to their highly porous structures. Of great interest for their potential application in photonic devices is the possibility to modulate their photoluminescence properties. These are often combined with guest molecules to form scaffolds with an improved response to external light stimuli. This could pave the way for an almost infinite branch of sensing applications, smart molecular-based detectors, and LEDs.

 

This Special Issue “Advances in Optical Functional Metal-Organic Complexes, Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs), Covalent Organic Frameworks (COFs) and Coordination Polymers” covers the design, preparation, characterization, and applications of novel luminescent metal-organic complexes, metal-organic frameworks, covalent organic frameworks, and luminescent coordination polymers. We cordially invite investigators to contribute original research and review articles that will stimulate further research activities in this area and improve our understanding of the key scientific and technological issues in the applications of luminescent metal-organic frameworks. We are particularly interested in articles describing new strategies for the synthesis, assembly, and modification of optical performance. Full papers, short communications, and review articles presenting and discussing the most recent trends in the field are welcome.

Dr. Boiko Cohen
Dr. Mario Gutiérrez
Guest Editors

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