Lecture
This lecture introduces Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs), emphasizing their unique properties such as nano-sized channels in 1-, 2-, and 3-dimensions, high surface areas, and chemically tunable characteristics. It covers various MOFs like HKUST-1, MOF-1002, and VOF-1001, discussing their structures and applications. The lecture also delves into ligands used in MOFs, including first-generation linkers and common ligands like BIPY and HBDC. Furthermore, it explores specific functionalities imparted by ligands like porphyrin linkers. The presentation continues with discussions on SBUs, bipyridine-based MOFs, and structures like MOF-74 and UIO-66. It concludes with insights into zeolitic imidazolate frameworks (ZIFs) and their varying topologies.