Metal–Organic‐Framework‐based Gas Chromatographic Separation

Metal‐organic frameworks (MOFs) have been applied in various fields because of their fascinating structures and excellent properties. MOFs can serve as stationary phases in gas chromatography (GC), which has led to exceptional improvements of performance. Here, we summarize the application of MOFs in GC based on the classification of analytes. The advantages and separation mechanism of MOFs as stationary phases in GC are discussed in combination with the characteristics and structures of MOFs. The limitations are also summarized in this review, which can provide prospects on further research for the applications of MOFs. Going through a phase: Metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) as novel gas chromatographic (GC) stationary phases exhibit excellent performance. This minireview summarizes the advantages and separation mechanism of MOFs as well as the applications of MOFs in GC based on a classification of analytes, including alkanes, xylenes, racemates, oxy‐organics and persistent organic pollutants.