Special Issue: Nano-to-Macroscale Reticular Materials to Address Societal Challenges

In the past 25 years reticular chemistry has matured into an advanced field of research, recognized as a driving force for the development of key technologies in the field of functional materials. The high surface areas, the potential for chemical functionalization, and the structural diversity of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), zeolitic imidazolate frameworks (ZIFs) and covalent organic frameworks (COFs) hold high prospect for the design and optimization of materials for applications in diverse fields. With this special issue in Advanced Functional Materials, we wish to highlight the potential of reticular materials by identifying key milestones that have been achieved in the various disciplines but also to give a critical view on progress in moving the field from academic research toward industrial commercialization. Please have a look:

Advanced Functional Materials 2024, 2401844, DOI: 10.1002/adfm.202401844

Importantly, we are sincerely grateful for the authors contributions into this special issue in Advanced Functional Materials. Finally, we would like to extend our gratitude to the whole editorial board of Advanced Functional Materials, especially Dr. Richard Murray, for their strong support and for making this special issue happen.