Metal–Organic Frameworks as a Versatile Tool To Study and Model Energy Transfer Processes

Development of materials with efficient and directional energy transfer (ET) could significantly modify the existing energy and material landscape. Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are a unique tool to address the upcoming challenges related to the enhancement of ET efficiency and directional energy transport. To harness MOFs as a versatile platform, mechanistic and structural aspects governing ET efficiency should be elucidated. In this context, we review ET mechanisms and structural motifs based on the recent advances achieved in MOF chemistry and also highlight the possible practical applications that are enabled by these studies.