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  Metal Organic Frameworks Metal organic framework (MOFs) are a class of porous crystalline materials composed of metal ions or metal-containing clusters coordinated to organic ligands. The large internal surface area of a MOF lends it well to storage of gases such as hydrogen, methane, or carbon dioxide. In addition, MOFs offer tunable pores, large surface areas, and excellent chemical and thermal stability. These promising properties have spurred intense research on MOFs for gas storage and separation, catalysis, drug delivery, sensing, and more. Porous Structure The high porosity or internal surface area of MOFs is one of their most advantageous properties. Metal Organic Framework crystals feature metal ion centers connected by organic linkers into two- or three-dimensional framework structures with nanometer-sized channels and cavities. Careful selection of the metal ions and organic ligands allows for systematic tuning of the pore size, functionality, and geometry. Measur...

  Global Toluene Toluene is an aromatic hydrocarbon derived primarily from petroleum sources. Major applications of toluene include blending with gasoline to increase the octane rating and as a feedstock for production of benzene. Benzene is further used in plastics, resins, and synthetic fibers. Other derivatives of toluene include toluene diisocyanate, used in the production of polyurethane foams, coatings, and elastomers. In 2020, the Global Toluene stood at over 28 million tons and is estimated to grow at a CAGR of around 4% during 2021-2026. Growth will be supported by increased petrochemical capacities and continued demand from gasoline blending. However, near-term challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic including reduced mobility and industrial activity are weighing on overall demand and pricing. Sustained Demand from Petrochemical Applications Petrochemical intermediates remain the largest end-use segment for toluene, accounting for over 60% of total demand. Benzene i...