Recent Advances in Preparation and Applications of Magnetic Framework Composites

Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) offer ample characteristics, such as easy synthesis, high surface area, tunable porosities, open metal sites, post-synthesis modification, making them attractive for diverse applications. Since magnetic particles can be positioned and separated by a magnetic field, magnetic framework composites (MFCs) have attracted tremendous attention. In this review, different methods of preparing MFCs, including direct mixing, in-situ growth of magnetic particles, embedding method, layer-by-layer growth method and encapsulation method, will be discussed in detail. Moreover, their applications in catalysis, adsorption, biomedicine and sensing will also be introduced.