Diverse Metal-Organic Framework Architectures for Electromagnetic Absorbers and Shielding

Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and their derivatives, featuring unique 3D microstructures and enhanced electromagnetic properties, are illuminating infinite possibilities for electromagnetic functional materials and devices, receiving significant attention from domestic and foreign researchers. Herein, the design strategy of the MOF monomer is investigated, and the electromagnetic response mechanism is systematically analyzed. Research is emphatically introduced regarding MOF-based materials in microwave absorption and electromagnetic interference shielding. Finally, a clear insight on the quickly growing field is given, and the current challenges and future research directions are summarized and predicted.

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Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and their derivatives have unique 3D microstructures and enhanced electromagnetic properties, showing vast potential in electromagnetic functional materials and devices, drawing significant attention from both domestic and foreign researchers. Research focuses on the design strategy of MOF monomers and systematically analyzing the electromagnetic response mechanism, with an emphasis on their applications in microwave absorption and electromagnetic interference shielding. A clear insight into the rapidly growing field is provided, along with a summary and prediction of current challenges and future research directions.