Metal-organic frameworks for electronics: emerging second order nonlinear optical and dielectric materials

Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) have been intensively studied over the past decade because they represent a new category of hybrid inorganic-organic materials with extensive surface areas, ultrahigh porosity, along with the extraordinary tailorability of structure, shape and dimensions. In this high...

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Published in:Science and technology of advanced materials 2015-10, Vol.16 (5), p.054204-54210
Main Authors: Mendiratta, Shruti, Lee, Cheng-Hua, Usman, Muhammad, Lu, Kuang-Lieh
Format: Article
Language:English
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Deposition
dielectric
Dielectric properties
Dielectrics
Electronics
Mechanical properties
Metal-organic frameworks
nonlinear optical
Nonlinear optics
Nonlinearity
Optical properties
Organic materials
Porosity
Structural members
Surface area
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Summary:Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) have been intensively studied over the past decade because they represent a new category of hybrid inorganic-organic materials with extensive surface areas, ultrahigh porosity, along with the extraordinary tailorability of structure, shape and dimensions. In this highlight, we summarize the current state of MOF research and report on structure-property relationships for nonlinear optical (NLO) and dielectric applications. We focus on the design principles and structural elements needed to develop potential NLO and low dielectric (low-κ) MOFs with an emphasis on enhancing material performance. In addition, we highlight experimental evidence for the design of devices for low-dielectric applications. These results motivate us to develop better low-dielectric and NLO materials and to perform in-depth studies related to deposition techniques, patterning and the mechanical performance of these materials in the future.
ISSN:1468-6996
1878-5514
DOI:10.1088/1468-6996/16/5/054204