The synthesis of metal–organic frameworks with large three‐dimensional channels that are permanently porous and chemically stable offers new opportunities in areas such as catalysis and separation. Two linkers (L1=4,4′,4′′,4′′′‐([1,1′‐biphenyl]‐3,3′,5,5′‐tetrayltetrakis(ethyne‐2,1‐diyl)) tetrabenzoic acid, L2=4,4′,4′′,4′′′‐(pyrene‐1,3,6,8‐tetrayltetrakis(ethyne‐2,1‐diyl))tetrabenzoic acid) were used that have equivalent connectivity and dimensions but quite distinct torsional flexibility. With these, a solid solution material, [Zr₆O₄(OH)₄(L1)_2.6(L2)_0.4]⋅(solvent)_x, was formed that has three‐dimensional crystalline permanent porosity with a surface area of over 4000 m² g⁻¹ that persists after immersion in water. These properties are not accessible for the isostructural phases made from the separate single linkers.

This review provides an overview of porous carbon materials and their hydrogen storage properties with insight on strategic improvement by structural and chemical modifications and current trends of using machine learning and lifecycle assessment.

Two new polynuclear heterometallic cluster complexes with [Mn^III ₃M^IINa] (M = Mn, Ca) core were synthesized using two in situ formed Schiff bases. The compounds were structurally characterized by single crystal X-ray analysis. The compound with [Mn^IIICa^IINa] appeared to catalyse water oxidation which was followed by using Clark electrode and online mass spectrometry.

Pesticide contamination is a global issue, affecting nearly 44% of the global farming population, and disproportionately affecting farmers and agricultural workers in developing countries. Despite this, global pesticide usage is on the rise, with the growing demand of global food production with increasing population. Different types of porous materials, such as carbon and zeolites, have been explored for the remediation of pesticides from the environment. However, there are some limitations with these materials, especially due to lack of functional groups and relatively modest surface areas. In this regard, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) provide us with a better alternative to conventionally used porous materials due to their versatile and highly porous structure. Recently, a number of MOFs have been studied for the extraction of pesticides from the environment as well as for targeted and controlled release of agrochemicals. Different types of pesticides and conditions have been investigated, and MOFs have proved their potential in agricultural applications. In this review, the latest studies on delivery and extraction of pesticides using MOFs are systematically reviewed, along with some recent studies on greener ways of pest control through the slow release of chemical compounds from MOF composites. Finally, we present our insights into the key issues concerning the development and translational applications of using MOFs for targeted delivery and pesticide control.