Trends in conductive MOFs for sensing: A review

Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are porous, ordered arrays formed by coordination bonds between organic ligands and metal ions or clusters. The highly tunable properties of the MOF structure and performance make it possible to meet the needs of many applications. Conductive MOFs are essential in the domain of sensing due to their electrical conductivity , porosity, and catalytic properties, offering an effective platform for detection. Numerous sensing devices that utilize conductive MOFs have been created. This text presents a thorough overview of the diverse applications of conductive MOFs within the sensing field. The results of this work provide insights into the properties and synthesis methods of conductive MOFs and the working mechanisms of sensors based on conductive MOFs, which will help to deepen the study of such materials, provide a new vision for the design and production of novel functional materials , and promote the development and application of sensors based on conductive MOFs. • The applications of conductive MOFs in sensing were summarized. • Challenges and opportunities in conductive MOFs in sensing were outlined. • The most common sensing conductive MOFs were categorized according to their structure. • Sensors for different target objects based on conductive MOFs were summarized.