What is meant by Metal Organic Framework?
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Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are the fastest growing class of materials in chemistry today. These advanced materials can be compared with sponges, being able to take-up, hold and release molecules from the pores.
With a highly-ordered framework of pores, metal-organic frameworks exhibit the largest surface areas per gram known to man – one gram of MOF can have a surface area comparable to a FIFA soccer field. But this is not the only reason for the growing engagement of industries and academia towards metal-organic frameworks. The building blocks of the framework – metals and linkers – can be combined in almost infinite ways to create novel materials. By tuning the composition of the MOF, various „functionalities“ can be incorporated, that can be employed in various industrial sectors and for many applications.