https://doi.org/10.1039/D1SC01827B

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Abstract

In this perspective, we feature recent advances in the field of actinide-containing metal–organic frameworks (An-MOFs) with a main focus on their electronic, catalytic, photophysical, and sorption properties. This discussion deviates from a strictly crystallographic analysis of An-MOFs, reported in several reviews, or synthesis of novel structural motifs, and instead delves into the remarkable potential of An-MOFs for evolving the nuclear waste administration sector. Currently, the An-MOF field is dominated by thorium- and uranium-containing structures, with only a few reports on transuranic frameworks. However, some of the reported properties in the field of An-MOFs foreshadow potential implementation of these materials and are the main focus of this report. Thus, this perspective intends to provide a glimpse into the challenges, triumphs, and future directions of An-MOFs in sectors ranging from the traditional realm of gas sorption and separation to recently emerging areas such as electronics and photophysics.

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https://doi.org/10.1039/D1SC01827B

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© 2021 The Author(s). Published by the Royal Society of Chemistry This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.

APA Citation

Martin, C. R., Leith, G. A., & Shustova, N. B. (2021). Beyond structural motifs: The frontier of actinide-containing metal–organic frameworks. Chemical Science, 12(21), 7214–7230. https://doi.org/10.1039/d1sc01827b

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