MOFs usually exhibit only low electrical conductivity, caused by electron hopping, the frequency of which decreases sharply during cooling (red curve). In special, highly ordered MOFs, however, true metallic conduction occurs, where conductivity increases (IMAGE)

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MOFs usually exhibit only low electrical conductivity, caused by electron hopping, the frequency of which decreases sharply during cooling (red curve). In special, highly ordered MOFs, however, true metallic conduction occurs, where conductivity increases

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MOFs usually exhibit only low electrical conductivity, caused by electron hopping, the frequency of which decreases sharply during cooling (red curve). In special, highly ordered MOFs, however, true metallic conduction occurs, where conductivity increases during cooling (green curve). (Graphic: Lena Pilz, KIT)

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