Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) receive great attention, due to their high porosity which promises applications in gas storage, separations, catalysis and heat transformation etc. Nano metal-organic framework materials (NMOFs) combined the bulk phase properties of the MOFs together with the additional physical/chemical properties derived from nano-sized particles, which can display improved properties. This review generally introduces the development of MOFs, several classical prototypical MOFs structures and their applications. Meanwhile, the preparation methods of some special important NMOFs and their applications are discussed. Finally, we present the trend and future prospects of novel materials based on NMOFs.
Contents
1 Introduction
2 Metal-organic frameworks
3 Preparation and application of nano metal-organic framework materials
3.1 Preparation of nano-sized classical MOFs
3.2 Applications of classical nano-MOFs
3.3 Preparation and application of other nano-MOFs
4 Conclusion