ABSTRACT Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), which are
composed of metal nodes and organic ligands, possess crystal
phase, ordered well-defined porous structure and large surface
area. Since first reported in 1990, MOFs have attracted extensive
attention and the fabrication of MOF membranes has
expanded their applications and endowed them with a bright
future in various fields. The mass transportation process
through MOF membranes is vital during their diverse applications.
In this review, the strategies of preparing continuous
and well-intergrown MOF membranes are presented firstly.
The selective transportation processes of gas molecules, liquid
molecules and ions through MOF membranes are discussed in
detail, respectively. The effects of pore entrance size, interaction,
functional groups decorating on the ligands and guest
components on mass transportation have been summarized in
this review as well. In addition, MOF membranes with selective
transportation performance demonstrate potential in separation,
catalysis, energy transformation and storage devices,
and so on.
Keywords: mass transportation, metal-organic framework
(MOF), membranes

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