Layered metal-organic frameworks and metal-organic nanosheets as functional materials

Layered metal-organic frameworks and metal-organic nanosheets have been regarded as an important series of low-dimensional materials. Their flexible designability and intrinsic porosity allow layered metal-organic frameworks and metal-organic nanosheets to be differentiated from inorganic counterparts. The present review article is devoted to collecting pieces of research aiming at exploiting layered metal-organic frameworks and metal-organic nanosheets as innovative nanomaterials. Spearheaded by an introductory part as Section 1, the present review article includes Section 2 (Physical properties), Section 3 (Electrocatalysis), Section 4 (Separation and filtration), Section 5 (Energy devices), Section 6 (Sensors), Section 7 (Theories for unveiled properties), and Section 8 (Conclusions and outlook).