Synthetic Approaches, Classification, Properties and Application of Metal-Organic Frameworks: A Review

Abstract

Metal-organic (MOF) is a group compound that consists of an ion or metal group coordinated by organic ligands to make many-dimensional structures. MOFs are subclassed by coordinated polymers with speciality porous structures. The pursuit of rapid development in the area of catalysis, solar energy, environmental remediation, wastewater treatment and other aspects of ecological and sustainable chemistry has prompted substantial research by material chemists, physicists, academics and other scientists for the development of porous material. A lot of energy had been invested in this course by scientists, research organizations and public sector agencies from antiquity, but the resulting solution was somewhat undesirable until two decades ago when Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs) appeared to offer a glimpse of a solution to those challenging issues. The adaptability, flexibility, uniqueness and usability of the metal-organic frameworks material, and its suitability to every facet of scientific and technological advancement has since triggered an incredible upsurge in studies aimed at uncovering more of the inherent influential properties of the materials, and its improvement for the betterment of material science and research world. This review is aimed at investigating some of the recent advancements/breakthroughs in metal-organic frameworks, synthetic methodologies and applications.