New Investigations of Nanostructured Metal-Organic Frameworks
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: 31 October 2025 | Viewed by 29
Special Issue Editors
Interests: porous materials; metal–organic frameworks; synthesis; scaling up; polymer composites; biomedical applications; gasotransmitters; gas therapy; gas adsorption; CO2 captuure and utilization
Interests: metal-organic frameworks; covalent organic frameworks; scale-up and shaping; CO2 capture; catalysis; electrocatalysis; batteries and supercapacitors
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) have emerged as one of the most versatile classes of porous materials, exhibiting remarkable properties such as high surface area, tunable porosity, and structural diversity. Since their discovery, MOFs have been extensively explored for various applications, including gas storage, separation, catalysis, sensing, and biomedical uses. In recent years, advances in the nanoscale engineering of MOFs have opened new frontiers, enabling innovative solutions to pressing global challenges in energy, healthcare, and environmental sustainability.
This Special Issue aims to showcase cutting-edge research in this rapidly evolving field. The issue will cover the following:
- Synthesis and Functionalization: New methodologies for fabricating MOF nanostructures with tailored properties, including hybrid composites and hierarchical architectures.
- Gas Storage and Separation: Advances in MOF-based systems for gas capture, storage, separation, and controlled release.
- Catalysis and Energy Applications: Exploration of MOFs in electrocatalysis, photocatalysis, and energy storage systems, including batteries and supercapacitors.
- Biomedical and Environmental Applications: Innovative MOF-based materials for drug delivery, bioimaging, and environmental remediation.
- Characterization and Theoretical Insights: New analytical techniques and computational models for understanding the structural dynamics and physicochemical properties of MOF nanostructures.
We are soliciting high-quality original research articles, comprehensive reviews, and perspectives that advance our understanding of nanostructured MOFs. As the field of MOFs continues to evolve, nanostructured MOFs hold great promise for bridging the gap between fundamental materials science and real-world applications. By bringing together contributions from leading researchers, this Special Issue aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the latest breakthroughs, inspiring further innovation and collaboration in the field.
Dr. Rosana Pinto
Dr. Debanjan Chakraborty
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- metal–organic frameworks (MOFs)
- porous materials
- nanostructured MOFs
- MOF synthesis
- MOF functionalization
- gas storage
- gas separation
- catalysis
- electrocatalysis
- photocatalysis
- energy storage
- batteries and supercapacitors
- biomedical applications
- drug delivery
- bioimaging
- environmental remediation
- computational modeling
- sensors
- adsorption
- sustainability
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