Application of Metal Organic Frameworks in Catalytic Organic Reactions

Metal organic frameworks (MOFs) as a new type of organic/inorganic hybrid materials have attracted great focus of scientists in almost twenty years. It is composed of organic ligands and inorganic metal units and generally has a varied topological structure and unique physical/chemical properties. Due to its porous frame structure, large specific surface area and great variety, MOFs are widely used in functional materials, gas adsorption, drug sustained release, catalysis and organic synthesis. It can choose different ligands and metal ions, or change the strategy of synthesis to adjust the size, shape and structure of porous structure. The different ligands can determine the different structure and then affect the properties of MOFs. In this review, the preparation of particular functional MOFs structure and the application of various MOFs in organic synthesis and catalytic organic reactions are reviewed in detail. The summary and prospects about MOFs catalyzed organic reactions and the applications are proposed.