Nanomaterials in Metal–Organic Frameworks: Toward the Establishment of Multifunctional Applications and Advanced Materials
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 April 2026 | Viewed by 66
Special Issue Editors
Interests: 2D nanomaterials; metal–organic frameworks; electrocatalysis (OER, HER, OWS, etc.)
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
One of the most compelling illustrations of structure–property relationships at the nanoscale is found in metal–organic frameworks (MOFs), where the precise arrangement of molecular building units gives rise to exceptional porosity and functionality. Owing to their ultrahigh surface areas, tunable pore environments, and structural diversity, MOFs possess properties that bridge the molecular and macroscopic domains, enabling their application in a range of scenarios, from gas storage and separation to drug delivery and catalysis. The integration of nanomaterials within MOF matrices, or the synthesis of MOF-based nanocomposites, further enhances their functionality by combining the advantages of different materials.
One of the major challenges in this field is achieving precise control over the size, distribution, and stability of functional nanodomains within MOF architectures, and understanding the synergistic effects that arise from their integration. This can be addressed through advanced synthetic strategies, meticulous characterization, and theoretical modeling, making the rational design of MOF-based hybrid materials a crucial factor in unlocking new multifunctional applications.
The present Special Issue of Nanomaterials aims to demonstrate the current state of the art in the development and application of MOF-based nanomaterials, a field that has expanded rapidly since the late 1990s and continues to evolve through interdisciplinary innovation. MOFs represent a unique platform for constructing advanced materials with tailored properties, effectively bridging the gap between molecular chemistry, nanoscience, and materials engineering. In this Special Issue, we welcome contributions from leading research groups to provide a comprehensive and balanced overview of the latest advancements and future directions in this dynamic discipline.
Dr. Zichen Xu
Prof. Dr. Guoying Zhao
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- metal–organic framework
- heterogeneous catalysis
- gas storage
- energy conversion
- structural design
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