As the structure and properties of anisotropic metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) vary with
certain directions in space, controlling the orientation of these MOFs allows full advantage to …

Self-assembly of colloidal particles into ordered superstructures enables the development of
novel advanced materials for diverse applications such as photonics, electronics, sensing …

Over the last three decades, photonic crystals (PhCs) have attracted intense interests thanks
to their broad potential applications in optics and photonics. Generally, these structures can …

At its core, reticular chemistry has translated the precision and expertise of organic and
inorganic synthesis to the solid state. While initial excitement over metal–organic …

Metal organic frameworks (MOFs) represent the organic and inorganic hybrid porous
materials. MOFs are low dense and highly porous materials which in turn provide large …

The significant upsurge in the demand for freshwater has prompted various developments
towards water sustainability. In this context, several materials have gained remarkable …

Nanoparticle assembly and attachment are common pathways of crystal growth by which
particles organize into larger scale materials with hierarchical structure and long-range …

Here, we report the synthesis of two-dimensional (2D) layered metal–organic framework
(MOF) nanoparticle (NP) superstructures via an ice-templating strategy. MOF NP …

Due to their well‐defined 3D architectures, permanent porosity, and diverse chemical
functionalities, metal–organic framework nanoparticles (MOF NPs) are an emerging class of …

Chemical methods developed over the past two decades enable preparation of colloidal
nanocrystals with uniform size and shape. These Brownian objects readily order into …