Metal-organic-frameworks derived hollow carbon derivatives: Controllable configurations and optimized microwave absorption

Metal-organic-frameworks (MOFs) derivatives with diverse architectures and adjusted chemical compositions have been recognized as one of the promising candidates in the field of microwave absorption, especially carbon derivatives with hollow structure. Herein, the recent strategies in fabrication of hollow MOFs derivatives and the relationship between hollow structure and microwave absorption performance are briefly summarized. Then, the synthesized mechanism and crucial factors in the formation of hollow structure are systematically analyzed. Finally, the current challenges and future research trends are predicted, which provide guidelines for the regulation of hollow MOFs derivatives and the manipulation of microwave absorption performance.