Metal–organic framework

Abstract Metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) are fabricated by linking inorganic and organic units by strong bonds (reticular synthesis). The flexibleness with that the constituents, geometry, size, and functionality could be varied has resulted to more than 20,000 different MOFs being reported and studied within the past decade. At the start of the chapter a brief overview, kinds of ligands and various methods for synthesis of MOFs are described. The unique feature of MOFs led to a crucial issue to many applications in which MOFs are promising candidates. Multiphoton absorption, shockwave chemistry, electronic and vibrational properties of MOFs, novel PVA/MOF nanofibers, synthesis of amine-functionalized MOFs discussed here.