Materials Formed by Combining Inorganic Glasses and Metal‐Organic Frameworks. Issue 38 (25th May 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Chester, Ashleigh M.; Castillo‐Blas, Celia; Wondraczek, Lothar; Keen, David A.; Bennett, Thomas D.
• Is Part Of: Chemistry. Volume 28:Issue 38(2022)
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• Publication Date: 2022-05-25
• Subjects: hybrid composite -- hybrid glass -- metal-organic framework -- new materials; Chemistry -- Periodicals; 540
• DOI: 10.1002/chem.202200345
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0947-6539

Abstract

Abstract: Here, we propose the combination of glassy or crystalline metal‐organic frameworks (MOFs) with inorganic glasses to create novel hybrid composites and blends.The motivation behind this new composite approach is to improve the processability issues and mechanical performance of MOFs, whilst maintaining their ubiquitous properties. Herein, the precepts of successful composite formation and pairing of MOF and glass MOFs with inorganic glasses are presented. Focus is also given to the synthetic routes to such materials and the challenges anticipated in both their production and characterisation. Depending on their chemical nature, materials are classified as crystalline MOF‐glass composites and blends. Additionally, the potential properties and applications of these two classes of materials are considered, the key aim being the retention of beneficial properties of both components, whilst circumventing their respective drawbacks. Abstract : The formation of novel hybrid composites through the combination of the chemically versatile and functional metal‐organic framework (MOF) family, with ubiquitous, low cost and durable inorganic glasses is explored in this Concept article. The blends and composites created from this combination may serve to minimise, and eventually solve cost, durability and processability issues of MOFs, whilst retaining their valuable properties.