Transformation of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) under different factors.

Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) have been widely used in physics, chemistry, and medicine due to their large porosity and adjustable pores, high specific surface area, and good chemical and thermal stability. Most MOFs are structurally stable, but they still undergo morphological transformation and structural transformation under the stimulating factors, and these transformations are unavoidable. In this paper, we focus on the transformations of MOF under the different factors, such as chemistry, electrochemistry, photochemistry, thermochemistry and so on. Structure-property relationship is also discussed. What's more, the future development trends and challenges of MOF are also described. • Recent metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) for different applications are reviewed. • Transformation of MOFs in different factors is summarized. • Future developments and challenges of MOF application are highlighted. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]