A concise introduction to the chemistry and design principles behind important metal-organic frameworks and related porous materials Reticular chemistry has been applied to synthesize new classes of porous materials that are successfully used for myraid applications in areas such as gas separation, catalysis, energy, and electronics. Introduction to Reticular Chemistry gives an unique overview of the principles of the chemistry behind metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), covalent organic frameworks (COFs), and zeolitic imidazolate frameworks (ZIFs). Written by one of the pioneers in the field, this book covers all important aspects of reticular chemistry, including design and synthesis, properties and characterization, as well as current and future applications Designed to be an accessible resource, the book is written in an easy-to-understand style. It includes an extensive bibliography, and offers figures and videos of crystal structures that are available as an electronic supplement. Introduction to Reticular Chemistry: -Describes the underlying principles and design elements for the synthesis of important metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and related materials -Discusses both real-life and future applications in various fields, such as clean energy and water adsorption -Offers all graphic material on a companion website -Provides first-hand knowledge by Omar Yaghi, one of the pioneers in the field, and his team. Aimed at graduate students in chemistry, structural chemists, inorganic chemists, organic chemists, catalytic chemists, and others, Introduction to Reticular Chemistry is a groundbreaking book that explores the chemistry principles and applications of MOFs, COFs, and ZIFs.

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Special Topics. Dynamic Frameworks -- Zeolitic Imidazolate Frameworks -- Metal-Organic Polyhedra and Covalent Organic Polyhedra -- Topology -- Applications of Metal-Organic Frameworks. Water Sorption Applications of MOFs -- Liquid- and Gas-Phase Separation in MOFs -- Hydrogen and Methane Storage in MOFs -- CO2 Capture and Sequestration -- The Basics of Gas Sorption and Separation in MOFs -- The Applications of Reticular Framework Materials -- Covalent Organic Frameworks. Nanoscopic and Macroscopic Structuring of Covalent Organic Frameworks -- Functionalization of COFs -- Reticular Design of Covalent Organic Frameworks -- Linkages in Covalent Organic Frameworks -- Historical Perspective on the Discovery of Covalent Organic Frameworks -- Metal-Organic Frameworks. Functionalization of MOFs -- Complexity and Heterogeneity in MOFs -- Binary Metal-Organic Frameworks -- Building Units of MOFs -- Determination and Design of Porosity -- Emergence of Metal-Organic Frameworks.