Document Type
Article
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.
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
Publication Info
Published in Chemical Science, Issue 21, 2021, pages 7214-7230.
Rights
© 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