Metal-Organic Frameworks

**Definition:** Supramolecular networks that consist of ordered arrangements of organic electron donor linkers (usually ditopic or polytopic organic carboxylates) and metal cations. They can have an extremely high surface area and adjustable pore size that allows for the insertion of other molecules capable of various functions such as catalysis, capture of carbon dioxide, and drug delivery.

**Tree numbers:** - D02.691.638 - D05.750.215

**Synonyms:** - Metal Organic Framework - Metal-Organic Framework - Porous Coordination Polymers - Porous Coordination Polymer - Porous Coordination Networks