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He et al. Soft Sci 2024;4:37 Soft Science
DOI: 10.20517/ss.2024.32

Review Article Open Access

Recent advances in multifaceted applications of

MOF-based hydrogels

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Rui He , Jiajun He , Jie Shen , Huide Fu , Yabin Zhang , Ben Wang 1,*
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College of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, Guangdong, China.
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Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Spine Surgery, Department of Spine Surgery, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen
518036, Guangdong, China.
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State Key Laboratory of Featured Metal Materials and Life-cycle Safety for Composite Structures, MOE Key Laboratory of New
Pro-cessing Technology for Nonferrous Metals and Materials, and School of Resources, Environment and Materials, Guangxi
University, Nanning 530004, Guangxi, China.
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Authors contributed equally.
* Correspondence to: Prof. Jie Shen, Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Spine Surgery, Department of Spine Surgery, Peking University
Shenzhen Hospital, Lianhua Road, Futian, Shenzhen 518036, Guangdong, China. E-mail: jayjayson909@gmail.com; Prof. Huide
Fu, Prof. Ben Wang, College of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Shenzhen University, Xueyuan Ave, Nanshan,
Shenzhen 518060, Guangdong, China. E-mail: huidef@szu.edu.cn; benwang@szu.edu.cn; Prof. Yabin Zhang, State Key
Laboratory of Featured Metal Materials and Life-cycle Safety for Composite Structures, MOE Key Laboratory of New Pro-cessing
Technology for Nonferrous Metals and Materials, and School of Resources, Environment and Materials, Guangxi University, East
Daxue Road, Xixiangtang, Nanning 530004, Guangxi, China. E-mail: ybzhang@gxu.edu.cn
How to cite this article: He R, He J, Shen J, Fu H, Zhang Y, Wang B. Recent advances in multifaceted applications of MOF-based
hydrogels. Soft Sci 2024;4:37. https://dx.doi.org/10.20517/ss.2024.32
Received: 2 Aug 2024 First Decision: 4 Sep 2024 Revised: 9 Oct 2024 Accepted: 23 Oct 2024 Published: 31 Oct 2024

Academic Editor: Zhigang Chen Copy Editor: Pei-Yun Wang Production Editor: Pei-Yun Wang

Abstract
Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) have recently garnered attention due to their intriguing physiochemical
properties; however, their instability and unsatisfactory processability have limited them from achieving a wide
range of applications. Therefore, structural new MOFs and MOF-based hydrogels have been developed to address
associated drawbacks (such as inherent brittleness and instability in the crystalline state). The development of
MOF-based hydrogels has been the focus of some recent attempts. Compared to the original MOFs, they have
several better properties (such as improved mechanical strengths). This review will provide the latest overviews of
current research developments on MOF-based hydrogels. We primarily focus on the classification of these
hydrogels and their associated synergistic effects. We also emphasize microscale composite design, macroscale
performance, and extended applications in catalysis, water treatment and biomedicine. Further, we anticipate that
this review will be valuable for individuals seeking insights into the applications of MOFs-based hydrogels.

Keywords: Metal-organic frameworks, hydrogel, water remediation, targeted delivery

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