Morphological controlled growth of a newly discovered linker-based luminescent metal-organic-frameworks amine-functionalised zinc-based metal-organic framework

Luminescent metal-organic frameworks (LMOFs), a specialized subset of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) characterized by their porous structures formed from organic bridging ligands and metal-connecting nodes, have emerged as a promising avenue in material science. In this study, we report the discovery of a novel amine-functionalized zinc-based metal-organic framework (Zn-BDC-NH₂ MOF). We demonstrate the controlled growth of the Zn-BDC-NH₂ MOF in various morphologies and propose a plausible formation mechanism. The resulting Zn-BDC-NH₂ MOF exhibits excellent luminescent properties, including high quantum yield, prolonged photon lifetime, and tunability, positioning it as a robust candidate for advanced luminescent applications.