This article explores the role and complexity of defects in Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs), highlighting how defect engineering has evolved as a vital tool to enhance MOF properties. Traditionally seen as rigid and flawless, MOFs are now recognized for their dynamic structures enriched by intentional imperfections like missing linkers or clusters. These defects can significantly alter properties, affecting stability, thermal conductivity, and catalytic activity. Despite advancements in characterizing these defects, challenges persist in reproducibility and understanding the synthetic parameters that influence defect formation. Addressing these complexities could unlock MOFs’ full potential in various applications, such as gas adsorption and catalysis.
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