Metal–Organic Frameworks–Polymer Composites

Dear Colleagues,

Metal–organic frameworks are porous hybrid materials composed of metal ions and organic ligands with many advantages, such as a large specific surface area, a regular and diverse porous structure and an adjustable pore size. However, MOF crystals have poor plasticity and mechanical properties. On the contrary, polymers are flexible, malleable, and processable solids that are used for a broad range of commonly used technologies. The obvious difference between the properties of MOFs and polymers has prompted efforts to hybridize crystalline MOFs and flexible polymers to create composites that retain the desired properties of these different materials. This Special Issue aims to present new developments and advances in MOF–polymer composites, including new preparation techniques and applications in the fields of environmental modification, energy generation and storage, etc.

Dr. Yongxin Liu
Prof. Dr. Jiali Zhang
Prof. Dr. Wenyuan Xu
Dr. Xi Chen
Guest Editors

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