The Structure Directing and Templating Effects in the Formation of Microporous Compounds

The structure directing effects of various guest molecules or ions in the formation of inorganic microporous compounds are reviewed. The non-bond interactions of the guest-host in different systems are investigated, which usually determine the structures of inorganic frameworks. We also outline the recent advances of molecular simulations on the study of the interactions of host-guest, as well as the design and selection of organic molecules in directing the rational synthesis. The study of the relations between the guest molecules and host frameworks will assist in further understanding the structure directing role of the guest molecules and the crystallization mechanism in the formation of microporus compounds.