MOFs Structural Morphologies

AbstractThe intriguing class of crystalline porous materials known as metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) is made up of metal ions and organic ligands. This chapter set out to rigorously pinpoint the variables that impact MOF properties and how they affect biological and structural traits. The size and structure of MOFs can therefore be influenced by a variety of elements, including additives and organic ligands. The nucleation, growth, and, ultimately, particle size processes can all be affected by additives, which are substances that can compete with the ligand. The size and structure of MOF are significantly influenced by the kind and structure of the ligand. In order to control the size and structure, it is crucial to optimize synthesis parameters such as the reaction duration and initial reagents ratio. It is noteworthy that the kind of ligand and the use of an appropriate addition can regulate also the porosity of MOF. Generally, by optimizing these affecting factors, MOFs with desirable properties and morphologies will be obtained.KeywordsMOFMorphologySizepHOrganic ligandSynthesisSolventTemperature