The Upcoming Future of Metal-Organic Frameworks: Challenges and Opportunities

Abstract

Metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) belong to the group of porous and crystalline substances that enable the diversity of composition and structure beyond conventional solid-state materials. In the past few years’ MOFs have created enormous interest due to their potential applications in clean energy, becoming a storage medium for H2 and CH4. The luminescent metal-organic frameworks (LMOFs) are recognized for a broad range of applications in chemical sensing, energy-efficient lighting, removal of toxic substances from gases and liquids, bio-imaging, and related fields. The present review highlights the basic methods of synthesis, current challenges in the synthesis of novel MOF materials, various characterization methods, scope, and opportunities available for the future related to MOF research. The application of MOF materials in packaging and catalysis was also discussed.Keywords: Luminescent, Metal–organic frameworks (MOFs), Sensors, Storage energies, Supercapacitors.