word
Metal-Organic Framework
MET-ul or-GAN-ik FRAYM-werk
/ˈmɛtəl ɔːrˈɡænɪk ˈfreɪmwɜːrk/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
metalorganicframework
Dictionary meaning
A class of porous crystalline materials consisting of metal ions coordinated to organic ligands, forming one-, two-, or three-dimensional structures with extremely high surface areas
History and origin
Coined in the 1990s; abbreviation MOF widely used
Examples
- Metal-organic frameworks are being investigated for carbon dioxide capture and storage.
- A single gram of some MOFs has a surface area equivalent to a football pitch.
Synonyms: MOF, porous coordination polymer
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