A primer on metal–organic frameworks (MOFs): crystalline, porous networks built from metal clusters (SBUs) and organic linkers. We unpack the idea of 'reticular chemistry'—designing molecular 'rooms' atom by atom—and trace the milestones from early four-arm structures to stable, highly porous MOFs. We explore why MOFs offer tunable pores, shapes, and environments that outperform traditional materials like zeolites, with applications spanning energy storage, carbon capture, pollution cleanup, catalysis (including asymmetric catalysis), and drug delivery. Finally, we look to the future: how post-synthetic modification and electronic tuning could push MOFs into new realms of electronics and smart materials.

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