Solid-state NMR: A powerful tool for characterization of metal-organic frameworks

► We reviewed the applications of solid-state NMR to metal-organic frameworks (MOFs). ► NMR of metal ions: directly probing local metal environments in MOFs. ► 129Xe NMR: establishing porosity and identifying adsorption sites in MOFs. ► 2H NMR: providing information on the dynamics of guest molecules and organic linkers. ► 1H and 13C SSNMR: characterizing organic linkers of the framework and guest species.