Chemistry and applications of s-block metal–organic frameworks

Abstract

Chemistry and applications of metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) based on s-block metal ions have been comprehensively reviewed. This work underlines the importance of diversifying the structures of s-block MOFs for various applications.

Synthesis, structure and properties of coordination polymers formed from bridging 4-hydroxybenzoic acid anions

“…Coordination networks with largely ionic interactions between metal centres and bridging anions have been the focus of considerable attention over the last 12 years. 1–3 In regard to such materials, our group has had a long-standing interest in the generation of porous lightweight coordination/ionic frameworks exhibiting a strong affinity for gaseous molecules as indicated by high binding enthalpies. Other groups have also been interested in lightweight networks and demonstrated the ability of metals ions such as Li + to serve as centres within ionic networks.…”

Ionothermal synthesis of calcium-based metal–organic frameworks in a deep eutectic solvent

“…Therefore, the solvothermal approach is the preferred synthetic method over the hydrothermal one, to prevent competing coordination by water, although synthesis based on water/solvent combinations have been reported. [7][8][9][10] Surprisingly, to the best of our knowledge and according to a recent review, 10 there have been no reports of Ca-MOFs prepared following the ionothermal strategy, in spite of its appealing characteristics for such purposes. [11][12][13][14][15] This methodology is based on the use of an ionic environment to act as solvent and template for the formation of MOFs.…”

Coordination polymers derived from alkali metal complexes of redox-active ligands

“…[12][13][14][15] In comparison to transition metals, MOCPs and MOFs of the group 1 and 2 metals are rareonly 1.02% of all the reported instances. 16 However, the advantages of some of the s metal ions, such as low toxicity and availability, inspire chemists to develop new CPs of group 1 and 2 metals. Another attractive feature of the alkali metals is their varying ionic radii.…”