Progress in Research and Application of Metal–Organic Gels: A Review

Abstract

In recent years, metal–organic gels (MOGs) have attracted much attention due to their hierarchical porous structure, large specific surface area, and good surface modifiability. Compared with MOFs, the synthesis conditions of MOGs are gentler and more stable. At present, MOGs are widely used in the fields of catalysis, adsorption, energy storage, electrochromic devices, sensing, analysis, and detection. In this paper, literature metrology and knowledge graph visualization analysis are adopted to analyze and summarize the literature data in the field of MOGs. The visualization maps of the temporal distribution, spatial distribution, authors and institutions’ distribution, influence of highly cited literature and journals, keyword clustering, and research trends are helpful to clearly grasp the content and development trend of MOG materials research, point out the future research direction for scholars, and promote the practical application of MOGs. At the same time, the paper reviews the research and application progress of MOGs in recent years by combining keyword clustering, time lines, and emergence maps, and looks forward to their challenges, future development trend, and application prospects.

Exploration of Variable Solvent Directed Self-Healable Supramolecular M(II)-Metallogels (M = Co, Ni, Zn) of Azelaic Acid: Investigating Temperature-Dependent Ion Conductivity and Antibacterial Efficiency

“…are recognized in the scientific domain. Several innovative pioneering efforts toward the rational design of metallogels as a consequence in the rapid advancement of theoretical calculations and instrumental characterizations are continually progressing . However, the achievement of self-healing metallogel is still challenging due to the complicated intrinsic mechanisms leading to a metallogelation process, and most of the potential metallogels are discovered by serendipity. , Metal–ligand coordination interaction existing between the gelator molecule and metal ions is one of the premiere driving forces leading to metallogelation .…”