Surface chemistry of metal-organic polyhedra

Metal-organic polyhedra (MOPs) are discrete, intrinsically-porous architectures that operate at the molecular regime and, owing to peripheral reactive sites, exhibit rich surface chemistry. Researchers have recently exploited this reactivity through post-synthetic modification (PSM) to generate spec...

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Authors: Albalad, Jorge|||0000-0001-5850-6723, Hernández López, Laura|||0000-0001-6394-2538, Carné-Sánchez, Arnau|||0000-0002-8569-6208, Maspoch Comamala, Daniel|||0000-0003-1325-9161
Format: article
Publication Date:2022
Country:España
Institution:Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Repository:Dipòsit Digital de Documents de la UAB
Language:English
OAI Identifier:oai:ddd.uab.cat:266353
Online Access:https://ddd.uab.cat/record/266353
https://dx.doi.org/urn:doi:10.1039/d1cc07034g
Access Level:Open access
Keyword:Concept studies
Metal-organic polyhedron
Modulars
Molecular platform
Porous architectures
Postsynthetic modification
Proof of concept
Reactive site
Solution to solids
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Summary:Metal-organic polyhedra (MOPs) are discrete, intrinsically-porous architectures that operate at the molecular regime and, owing to peripheral reactive sites, exhibit rich surface chemistry. Researchers have recently exploited this reactivity through post-synthetic modification (PSM) to generate specialised molecular platforms that may overcome certain limitations of extended porous materials. Indeed, the combination of modular solubility, orthogonal reactive sites, and accessible cavities yields a highly versatile molecular platform for solution to solid-state applications. In this feature article, we discuss representative examples of the PSM chemistry of MOPs, from proof-of-concept studies to practical applications, and highlight future directions for the MOP field.