Review—Design and Synthesis of Fluorescence Sensing Metal-Organic Frameworks

Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are researched extensively in adsorption and separation, energy storage and other fields. However, researches of MOFs on fluorescence sensors are relatively few and in the initial stage. In this review, recent advances of MOFs-based fluorescence sensors are systematically quoted, including materials design and the manufacturing strategies, as are the emerging applications about the detection of various analytes, such as metal ion, anion and small molecule. In allusion to the disparate analytes, the material of MOFs-based fluorescence sensor needs earnestly designing to matching specific analyte and the manufacturing strategies needs to be carefully considered to enhance sensitivity and selectivity. Due to the fluorescence, material diversity and adjustable structure, MOFs can suitably meet the design and construction of fluorescence sensor, demonstrating the great potential as fluorescence sensor.