This Highlight Article by Chaikittisilp, Ariga and Yamauchi reviews the recent progress in the preparation of novel MOF-derived nanoporous carbons and their potential applications in energy and environmental related areas. The authors discuss the general utilization of MOFs as sacrificial templates, how functionalisation of MOF-derived nanoporous carbon is achieved and the direct carbonisation of MOFs. The authors also highlight the energy and environmental related utilisations of these materials and provide a future outlook for this hot area of research.
A new family of carbon materials: synthesis of MOF-derived nanoporous carbons and their promising applications
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2013,1, 14-19. DOI: 10.1039/c2ta00278g (free to read for a short time)
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