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Hydrogen-bonded organic frameworks: novel molecule-based crystalline porous materials

Zhengyi Di1,3, Shuixiang Zou1, Zhenyu Ji1, Mingyan Wu1,2   

  1. 1 Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Fuzhou 350002, Fujian Province, China;
    2 School of Chemistry and Material Science, Heilongjiang University, Harbin 150080, Heilongjiang Province, China;
    3 College of Chemistry, Tianjin Normal University, Tianjin 300387, China
  • Received:2026-01-10 Accepted:2026-02-06
  • Contact: Mingyan Wu E-mail:wumy@fjirsm.ac.cn

Abstract: Hydrogen-bonded organic frameworks (HOFs) exhibit distinctive advantages such as mild synthesis conditions, remarkable structural designability, and superior environmental compatibility. These merits have established HOFs as prominent research focus in the field of porous materials. This review first outlines the developmental trajectory of HOFs, followed by a detailed discussion of their primary synthesis methodologies. Furthermore, it comprehensively summarizes recent advancements in HOF materials research, encompassing applications in gas adsorption and separation, fluorescence sensing, drug delivery, and water treatment. Finally, prospective research directions for HOF materials are proposed.

Key words: Crystalline material, Stability, Self-assembly, Application research, Design and synthesis