Mesoporous metal–organic frameworks (meso-MOFs) are emerging as promising functional materials for heterogeneous catalysis due to their high surface area, porosity, readily adjustable structures and tunable functionalities. Their properties and functions are often dictated by the size and shape of pores in their frameworks. Mesopores in MOFs can decline mass transfer and exchange resistance in a confined space, leading to the improvement of their catalytic performances. However, it is challenging to synthesize and apply meso-MOFs for catalysis owing to the requirement of a combination of good chemical stability and large pore size. So far, there have been few efforts to comprehensively discuss these issues. Based on selected recent reports, this review will provide a concise overview in the field of meso-MOFs, associated with their synthetic strategies and intriguing tactics of generating active sites for heterogeneous catalysis.

介孔金属-有机骨架（meso-MOFs）由于具有高的表面积，孔隙率，易于调节的结构和可调节的功能性，正成为有前途的多相催化功能材料。它们的性质和功能通常取决于其框架中孔的大小和形状。MOF中的中孔可以在有限的空间内降低传质和交换阻力，从而改善其催化性能。然而，由于良好化学稳定性和大孔径的组合要求，合成和应用介孔MOF用于催化是具有挑战性的。到目前为止，几乎没有努力全面讨论这些问题。根据所选的近期报告，本次审查将简要介绍中观MOF领域，