Advanced Metal–Organic Frameworks and Coordination Polymers: From Controlled Synthesis to Optoelectronic Applications
A special issue of Nanomaterials (ISSN 2079-4991). This special issue belongs to the section "Inorganic Materials and Metal-Organic Frameworks".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 November 2026 | Viewed by 46
Special Issue Editor
Interests: oxide semiconductors; photodetectors; gas sensors; machine learning
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Dear Colleagues,
Metal–Organic Frameworks (MOFs) and Coordination Polymers (CPs) represent a versatile class of crystalline porous materials that have demonstrated significant potential in modern optoelectronics. These materials are characterized by their high surface area, tunable pore sizes, and exceptional structural diversity. However, the practical integration of MOFs into functional devices remains a significant challenge. Traditional thermal activation methods often compromise the structural integrity and long-term stability of MOF membranes, which limits their reliability in industrial environments.
This Special Issue aims to address these limitations by focusing on innovative synthesis strategies and advanced activation techniques. We seek to highlight research that moves beyond mere performance reporting to provide deep mechanistic insights. For instance, understanding why specific pore geometries improve gas selectivity or how photochemical activation preserves framework stability is crucial for the next generation of sensors. Furthermore, this Special Issue explores the multifunctional roles of CPs, such as their application as dual-functional coatings for antireflection and spectral downconversion in solar energy harvesting systems.
The goal of this Special Issue is to collect high-quality papers that demonstrate "application-ready" solutions. We welcome contributions that integrate MOFs and CPs into advanced device architectures, including thin-film transistors, high-selectivity gas sensors, and high-efficiency photovoltaic devices. By bridging the gap between material synthesis and device physics, this collection will serve as a comprehensive guide for researchers striving to enhance the stability and functionality of hybrid nanomaterials.
Topics of interest for publication include, but are not limited to:
- Controlled synthesis and morphology engineering of MOFs and Coordination Polymers.
- Integration of MOFs with oxide semiconductors for multifunctional sensing.
- Mechanistic insights into gas–solid interactions and molecular sieving effects.
- Advanced activation techniques: photochemical vs. thermal activation.
- Long-term stability and environmental robustness of MOF-based devices.
- Coordination polymer coatings for antireflection and light management in solar cells.
- MOF-integrated optoelectronic systems, from synthesis to device-level performance.
Dr. Chun-Ying Huang
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- metal–organic frameworks (MOFs)
- coordination polymers
- controlled synthesis
- optoelectronic applications
- gas sensors
- device stability
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