Metal–organic
frameworks (MOFs) are crystalline materials
that consist of metallic clusters and organic ligands with great potential
for a diverse range of applications, including but not limited to
gas separation and storage, electrocatalysis, water purification,
batteries, and supercapacitors. However, their poor conductivity,
inaccessible pores, and limited stability hinder their maximum utilization.
To overcome these challenges, one solution to this problem is to integrate
MOFs with two-dimensional (2D) materials, such as aminoclay, boron
nitride, covalent–organic frameworks, graphene derivatives,
layered double hydroxides, metal oxides, transition metal dichalcogenides,
and transition metal carbides/nitrides, to create emerging multifunctional
hybrid two-dimensional porous materials (denoted as H2DPMs) through
primary or secondary bonding interactions. These H2DPMs benefit from
a rich compositional versatility and tunable properties. Recent efforts
have focused on integrating 2D materials with nano MOFs (0D, 1D, 2D,
and 3D) to create hybrid materials with enhanced electro- and physicochemical
properties, expanding the range of potential applications. H2DPMs
have the potential to extract the best of both materials and could
be a lucrative option for developing advanced materials. In this Perspective,
we discuss the synthesis strategies, properties, challenges, and potential
applications of H2DPMs materials. We also discuss the challenges and
future directions for hybridizing of MOFs with 2D materials.