Metal Organic Frameworks (MOFs)

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Buy MOFs | Compare MOFs | Resources and Support Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are a class of 3D hybrid organic–inorganic porous materials made up of metal ions or clusters connected by organic ligands. Highly porous and crystalline, MOFs are known for their exceptional surface area, tunable pore sizes, and chemical versatility. These properties make them valuable in a range of applications, including hydrogen storage, drug delivery, catalysis, semiconductors, and carbon capture. Buy Metal Organic Frameworks Related categories: porous organic frameworks , MOF ligands , COF ligands [[split]] Comparing MOFs Key Features High porosity and surface area. MOFs act like molecular sieves, selectively trapping or adsorbing gases and liquids. Their pore size can be precisely controlled and tailored for specific adsorption, separation, or catalytic behaviors. Hybrid composition. MOFs combine metal centers with organic linkers to create coordination polymers. The physical and chemical properties of the connectors and metal play a decisive role in the properties of the resultant MOFs. Reticular architecture. Their gridlike, reticular structures provide predictable and repeatable frameworks, enabling precise control over material geometry and functionality. Exceptional versatility. Exploration of countless MOF variations supports innovation across many scientific and industrial fields. Choosing the right MOF ZIF-8 ZIF-67 MIL-100(Fe) UiO-66 HKUST-1 Metal Zinc Cobalt (Co(II)) Iron Zirconium (Zr(IV)) Copper Organic Linker 2-methylimidazole (mlm) linkers 2-methylimidazolate (mlm) linkers Benzene-1,3,5-tricarboxylate (BTC) linkers Benzene-1,4-dicarboxylate (BDC) linkers Benzene-1,3,5-tricarboxylate (BTC) linkers Core Structure Zeolite Zeolite Tri-iron oxo-centred cluster Face centered cubic Paddlewheel units Thermal Stability 550 °C 500 °C 310 °C 500 °C 240 °C Example Applications Targeted drug delivery, catalysis and gas separation Water filtration and pollutant capture, in battery