Let’s talk about MOFs—Topology and terminology of metal-organic frameworks and why we need them
Journal article, 2015
Recent IUPAC (The International Union for Pure and Applied Chemistry) recommendations on the terminology of metal-organic frameworks are reviewed and the background to a proposed topology classification is discussed. The various numerical designators such as point symbols, vertex symbols and transitivity are also explained and their importance elucidated.
Coordination network
Vertex symbol
Transitivity
Coordination polymer
Dual net
Interpenetration
Topology
Metal-organic framework
Point symbol
Author
Lars Öhrström
Chalmers, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chemistry and Biochemistry
Crystals
20734352 (eISSN)
Vol. 5 1 154-162Driving Forces
Sustainable development
Areas of Advance
Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
Materials Science
Subject Categories
Materials Engineering
Nano Technology
Chemical Sciences
Roots
Basic sciences
DOI
10.3390/cryst5010154