Polymer metal-organic framework (PolymerMOF) hybrids and composites synthesis techniques and applications

Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) or porous coordination polymers (PCPs) are formed through the self-assembly of metal nodes and organic bonds, resulting in a nanoporous crystalline framework. High porosity, high specific surface area, adjustable pore size and good stability are some of their most significant attributes. Hybridization with flexible materials like polymers is an emerging trend in MOF research. Polymers possess distinctive characteristics, including softness, thermal and chemical stability, suitable optical properties, and ease of processing. These properties can be combined with MOFs to produce hybrid structures with intricate architecture and distinctive characteristics. Among the most important novel applications of the polymer/MOF hybrids are gas separation and adsorption, ion exchange membranes and nanofiltration, sensors, catalysts, biomedical, etc. The objective of this article is to investigate the hybridization technique of MOFs and polymers, as well as the attractive applications of these hybrid materials. Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) or porous coordination polymers (PCPs) are formed through the self-assembly of metal nodes and organic bonds, resulting in a nanoporous crystalline framework. High porosity, high specific surface area, adjustable pore size and good stability are some of their most significant attributes. Hybridization with flexible materials like polymers is an emerging trend in MOF research. Polymers possess distinctive characteristics, including softness, thermal and chemical stability, suitable optical properties, and ease of processing. These properties can be combined with MOFs to produce hybrid structures with intricate architecture and distinctive characteristics.