Recent advances in metal–organic frameworks for lubrication

In recent years, metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) have attracted much attention due to their unique structures. With their low density, high porosity and mechanical flexibility, MOFs have great potential in the field of lubrication. This paper reviews the research progress of MOFs in the field of lubrication, systematically introduces the application of MOFs as lubricant additives and the lubrication mechanism, and also summarizes and discusses the application of MOFs in a non-liquid environment and the research findings of its super-lubrication. This review summarizes the major research of MOFs in the field of lubrication in recent years, with a view to providing assistance to relevant researchers and promoting the development of this field.