Ultrasonic synthesis of metal-organic frameworks: mechanistic insights, structural modulation, and industrial prospects
Kunming University of Science and Technology · Yunnan University · +2 more institutions
Abstract
The widespread industrial adoption of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) is hindered by limitations inherent to conventional syntheses, such as high energy demands, reliance on toxic solvents, and poor scalability. This comprehensive review establishes ultrasonic synthesis (US) as a green and efficient alternative, systematically analyzing the fundamental mechanisms by which ultrasonic cavitation governs MOFs nucleation and growth kinetics, enabling rapid reactions, reduced crystal dimensions, and tailored defect densities. Critical advances in structural control strategies are examined, particle size/morphology optimization through US parameters; defect engineering for active site/pore functionality enhancement;…
Citation impact
- FWCI
- 33.69
- Percentile
- 100%
- References
- 308
Authors
7- BZBaocheng Zhou
Kunming University of Science and Technology, Yunnan University, Yunnan Province Science and Technology Department, Yunnan Metallurgical Group (China)
- THTu Hu
Kunming University of Science and Technology, Yunnan University, Yunnan Province Science and Technology Department, Yunnan Metallurgical Group (China)
- GLGuo LinCorresponding
Kunming University of Science and Technology, Yunnan University, Yunnan Province Science and Technology Department, Yunnan Metallurgical Group (China)
- SWShixing Wang
Kunming University of Science and Technology, Yunnan University, Yunnan Province Science and Technology Department, Yunnan Metallurgical Group (China)
- HXHongying Xia
Kunming University of Science and Technology, Yunnan University, Yunnan Province Science and Technology Department, Yunnan Metallurgical Group (China)
Topics & keywords
- Ultrasonic sensor
- Nucleation
- Transformative learning
- Cavitation
- Characterization (materials science)
- Sonochemistry
- Low energy
- Metal-organic framework
- Industry, innovation and infrastructure