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Ferroelectricity in Metal–Organic Frameworks: Characterization and Mechanisms
Author(s) -
Asadi Kamal,
van der Veen Monique Ann
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
european journal of inorganic chemistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.667
H-Index - 136
eISSN - 1099-0682
pISSN - 1434-1948
DOI - 10.1002/ejic.201600932
Subject(s) - ferroelectricity , chemistry , nanotechnology , characterization (materials science) , materials science , dielectric , optoelectronics
Ferroelectric metal–organic frameworks are emerging as an exciting field of research and have witnessed great progress in the last decade. In this contribution, we briefly discuss ferroelectricity and its means of demonstration. Three mechanisms that lead to ferroelectricity are identified and critically discussed. On the basis of the shortcomings present in the literature, we present a protocol for the study of ferroelectricity in MOF compounds.