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Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), constructed from metal ions and organic linkers, have emerged as a class of highly crystalline materials with tunable properties. Nickel, owing to its {redox versatility, has proven to be a popular component for MOF synthesis. This review comprehensively summarizes the recent advances in nickel-based MOF synthesis,
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