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Green synthesis of MOF nanostructures: environmental benefits and applications

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This review article deliberates on providing deep information on the environmentally friendly synthesis of metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) materials show significant potential in a wide range of applications, and their performance exceeds that of existing reference substances. Therefore, their environment friendly manufacturing is highly appreciated. Inspiring developments in industrial-scale MOF production have been made throughout the last decade. However, still there is significant obstacle for the manufacturing of green MOFs. An outline is provided on how to aid and accelerate the commercialization of the most viable MOFs, along with the potential possibilities for future applications of each metal ion. At temperatures between 80 and 100 °C, the MOF's crystallization was analyzed in real time through the use of synchrotron radiation and in situ powder X-ray diffraction. Through kinetic analysis, it was discovered that while the induction and crystallization durations vary between synthesis batches, the rate-limiting processes remain consistent. In this review article, synthesis of unique nanostructures of MOF by various green synthesis methods that are environment friendly, toxicant-free, and cost-effective is described. In addition to this, the potential uses of MOFs in various environmental applications are elaborated in this review article.

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This work was financially supported by the core research Grant (CRG) provided by Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB) (CRG/2019/004990).

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    Poulami Bhakat & Shweta Jagtap

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Bhakat, P., Nigam, A. & Jagtap, S. Green synthesis of MOF nanostructures: environmental benefits and applications. Nanotechnol. Environ. Eng. 8, 815–827 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s41204-023-00325-w

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