Intertwining of Localized () and Delocalized (π) Spins in Magnetically Frustrated Two-Dimensional Metal-Organic Frameworks.

Two-dimensional metal-organic frameworks (2D MOFs) are emerging as a new class of multifunctional materials for diversified applications, although magnetic properties have not been widely explored. The metal ions and organic ligands in some of the 2D MOFs are arranged in the well-known Kagome lattice, leading to geometric spin frustration. Hence, such systems could be the potential candidates to exhibit an exotic quantum spin liquid (QSL) state, as was observed in Cu(HHTP) (HHTP = hexahydroxytriphenylene), with no magnetic transition down to 38 mK.

Robust Spin Liquidity in 2D Metal-Organic Framework Cu (HHTP) with S= / Kagome Lattice.

On one hand electron or hole doping of quantum spin liquid (QSL) may unlock high-temperature superconductivity and on the other hand it can disrupt the spin liquidity, giving rise to a magnetically ordered ground state. Recently, a 2D MOF, Cu (HHTP) (HHTP - 2,3,6,7,10,11-hexahydroxytriphenylene), containing Cu(II) S= frustrated spins in the Kagome lattice is emerging as a promising QSL candidate. Herein, we present an elegant in situ redox-chemistry strategy of anchoring Cu (HHTP) crystallites onto diamagnetic reduced graphene oxide (rGO) sheets, resulting in the formation of electron-doped Cu (HHTP) -rGO composite which exhibited a characteristic semiconducting behavior (5 K to 300 K) with high electrical conductivity of 70 S ⋅ m and a carrier density of ~1.

Chemically Integrating a 2D Metal-Organic Framework with 2D Functionalized Graphene.

Two-dimensional metal-organic frameworks (2D MOFs) are the next-generation 2D crystalline solids. Integrating 2D MOFs with conventional 2D materials like graphene is promising for a variety of applications, including energy or gas storage, catalysis, and sensing. However, unraveling the importance of chemical interaction over an additive effect is essential.

Imparting Multifunctionality by Utilizing Biporosity in a Zirconium-Based Metal-Organic Framework.

In this work, we have synthesized nanocomposites made up of a metal-organic framework (MOF) and conducting polymers by polymerization of specialty monomers such as pyrrole (Py) and 3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene (EDOT) in the voids of a stable and biporous Zr-based MOF (UiO-66). FTIR and Raman data confirmed the presence of polypyrrole (PPy) and poly3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene (PEDOT) in UiO-66-PPy and UiO-66-PEDOT nanocomposites, respectively, and PXRD data revealed successful retention of the structure of the MOF. HRTEM images showed successful incorporation of polymer fibers inside the voids of the framework.