Traditionally, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) have been celebrated for their high porosity, which has led to their use in numerous innovative applications.
However, new research suggests that these materials may actually have a denser packing than previously assumed, prompting a reevaluation of their structural properties.
These findings could significantly impact the future applications of MOFs, which were recognized with the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2025 for their discovery.
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Update at 17:20 UTC on 2026-07-02
Phys.org reported Due to their high porosity, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are regarded as promising materials for innovative applications, which is why the Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded in 2025 for their discovery. They are used, for example, to s.
Sources: Phys.org