“…Utilizing Th-based multi-functional materials for monitoring and sequestrating more radioactive radionuclides represents a promising strategy to overcome the aforementioned challenge. − As a subgroup of MOFs, Th-MOFs inherit the combinatorial benefits of high porosity, a large surface, and structural modularity, which offer the potential of capturing specific radionuclides in their voids. − Moreover, integrating luminescent organic linkers in a framework matrix allows for the spatial distribution of the fluorophores, which eliminates aggregation-induced quenching (AIQ) and enhances the sensing efficacy via increasing the photoluminescence quantum yield. − Indeed, actinide-based MOFs have stood out as a unique and efficient platform for capturing radionuclides, including 85 Kr, 99 Tc, 129/131 I, and 137 Cs in ionic or molecular forms. − However, the sector of radionuclide sensing based on actinide MOFs is much less explored, despite the fact that they feature unique photoswitch properties such as photoluminescence, photochromism, and fluorochromism. , …”