Surface chemistry of metal–organic polyhedra. Issue 15 (1st February 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Albalad, Jorge; Hernández-López, Laura; Carné-Sánchez, Arnau; Maspoch, Daniel
• Is Part Of: Chemical communications. Volume 58:Issue 15(2022)
• Page Start: 2443
• Page End: 2454
• Publication Date: 2022-02-01
• Subjects: Chemistry -- Periodicals; 540
• DOI: 10.1039/d1cc07034g
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1359-7345

Abstract

Abstract : The rich surface chemistry of metal–organic polyhedra (MOPs) enables their functionalization and tuning their properties. Abstract : 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.