Facet-controlled assembly for organizing metal-organic framework particles into extended structures

Zhongwu Ren; Nannan Zhang; Yuanyuan Wu; Xue Ding; Xiaoxin Yang; Yuhan Kong; Hang Xing

doi:10.1016/j.isci.2023.107867

Facet-controlled assembly for organizing metal-organic framework particles into extended structures

iScience. 2023 Sep 9;26(10):107867. doi: 10.1016/j.isci.2023.107867. eCollection 2023 Oct 20.

Authors

Zhongwu Ren¹, Nannan Zhang¹, Yuanyuan Wu¹, Xue Ding², Xiaoxin Yang¹, Yuhan Kong¹, Hang Xing¹

Affiliations

¹ Institute of Chemical Biology and Nanomedicine, State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Biomacromolecular Chemical Biology, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, Hunan 410082, China.
² School of Design and Art, Hunan University, Changsha, Hunan 410082, China.

Abstract

Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are crystalline porous materials characterized by their high porosity and chemical tailorability. To realize the full potential of synthesized MOFs, it is important to transform them from crystalline solid powders into materials with integrated morphologies and properties. One promising approach is facet-controlled assembly, which involves arranging individual crystalline MOF particles into ordered macroscale structures by carefully controlling the interactions between particles. The resulting assembled MOF structures maintain the characteristics of individual particles while also exhibiting improved properties overall. In this article, we emphasize the essential concepts of MOF assembly, highlighting the impact of building blocks, surface interactions, and Gibbs free energy on the assembly process. We systematically examine three methods of guiding facet-controlled MOF assembly, including spontaneous assembly, assembly guided by external forces, and assembly through surface modifications. Lastly, we offer outlooks on future advancements in the fabrication of MOF-based material and potential application exploration.

Keywords: Materials chemistry; Materials science; Materials synthesis.

Publication types

Review