Abstract
Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are structurally complex structures
constructed from inorganic and organic components. MOFs are highly ordered porous
structures with special characteristics, such as high thermal stability, tunable surface
properties, and large surface area. The MOFs demonstrate a wider range of potential
applications in adsorption, gas storage, catalysis, drug delivery and sensing. As a result,
the research in the area of MOFs is experiencing rapid growth. Considering the
promising prospects of MOFs, this chapter presents an overview of the general
synthesis and characterization methods for MOFs. Besides, the applications of MOFs
in adsorption, sensing, and catalysis are also highlighted.
Keywords: Adsorbent, Catalyst, Characterization, Electrochemical, Mechanochemical, Microwave, Solvothermal, Sonochemical, Sensors.
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