Nickel-based metal-organic frameworks as versatile heterogeneous catalysts: A comprehensive exploration in diverse organic transformations

Porous coordination polymers, alternatively identified as metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) nanoparticles, are becoming more and more important in the field of nanomaterials science, especially in catalysis. The intricate structures of MOFs enable the integration of metal nodes, encapsulating substrates, and functional linkers, facilitating synergistic engineering. This study underscores the importance of Ni-MOFs in synthetic chemistry, particularly their role in organic compound synthesis. It investigates their utility in oxidation, hydrogenation, coupling reactions, C–H activation, and N-heterocyclic compound generation. Ni-MOFs, functioning as well-defined heterogeneous catalysts are pivotal in addressing societal challenges across synthesis, energy, and environmental domains. Despite notable achievements, there remains a significant need for further advancements to deepen our understanding of these processes beyond initial demonstrations, especially concerning the synthesis of bioactive compounds. This focused examination of Ni-MOFs is anticipated to offer valuable insights for future research endeavors exploring MOF catalytic applications.