Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are a new class of cutting-edge crystalline porous materials (Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2025). Most MOFs can exhibit very high surface areas, large pore volume and large adsorption capacity for gas. Due to their structural and functional tunability, MOFs have become one of the most fascinating classes of materials for both scientists and engineers. In the area of built environment, MOFs can be used for indoor moisture regulation, pollutant removal, air purification, thermal storage, heating and cooling, and atmosphere water harvesting etc.

Prof. Menghao Qin is an expert in Building Physics and Materials with over 25 years of experience. His research covers heat and moisture transfer, smart materials for environmental control (e.g., PCMs, MOFs, hydrogels), indoor environmental quality (IEQ), and energy-efficient building systems. He has published over 180 peer-reviewed papers and three books, and led numerous international/national projects (e.g., EU Horizon 2020, IEA, NSFC). Prof. Qin also holds the Saint-Gobain Chair at ESPCI Paris, France, and serves on the Editorial Board of Building and Environment...