Abstract

Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) have emerged as an important family of compounds for which new properties are increasingly being found. The potential for such compounds appears to be immense, especially in catalysis, sorption and separation processes. In order to appreciate the properties and to design newer frameworks it is necessary to understand the structures from a fundamental perspective. The use of node, net and vertex symbols has helped in simplifying some of the complex MOF structures. Many MOF structures are beginning to be described as derived from inorganic structures. In this tutorial review, we have provided the basics of the node, the net and the vertex symbols and have explained some of the MOF structures. In addition, we have also attempted to provide some leads towards designing newer structures/topologies.

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Metal-organic frameworkNanotechnologyVertex (graph theory)SorptionNode (physics)Network structureComputer scienceTopology (electrical circuits)Materials scienceChemistryEngineeringTheoretical computer scienceGraphAdsorptionOrganic chemistry

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Year
2009
Type
review
Volume
38
Issue
8
Pages
2304-2304
Citations
312
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Srinivasan Natarajan, Partha Mahata (2009). Metal–organic framework structures – how closely are they related to classical inorganic structures?. Chemical Society Reviews , 38 (8) , 2304-2304. https://doi.org/10.1039/b815106g

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10.1039/b815106g