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Metal‐Organic Frameworks and Metal‐Organic Cages – A Perspective
Author(s) -
Pilgrim Ben S.,
Champness Neil R.
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
chempluschem
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.801
H-Index - 61
ISSN - 2192-6506
DOI - 10.1002/cplu.202000408
Subject(s) - metal organic framework , general partnership , nanotechnology , pace , perspective (graphical) , biochemical engineering , field (mathematics) , materials science , computer science , chemistry , engineering , organic chemistry , political science , artificial intelligence , physics , adsorption , mathematics , astronomy , pure mathematics , law
The fields of metal‐organic cages (MOCs) and metal‐organic frameworks (MOFs) are both highly topical and continue to develop at a rapid pace. Despite clear synergies between the two fields, overlap is rarely observed. This article discusses the peculiarities and similarities of MOCs and MOFs in terms of synthetic strategies and approaches to system characterisation. The stability of both classes of material is compared, particularly in relation to their applications in guest storage and catalysis. Lastly, suggestions are made for opportunities for each field to learn and develop in partnership with the other.