
Synthesis of Metal-Organic Frameworks via Water-Based Routes
A Green and Sustainable Approach
- 1st Edition - October 13, 2023
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Editors: Yasser Azim, Sami-Ullah Rather, Showkat Ahamd Bhawani, Prashant M. Bhatt
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 5 9 3 9 - 1
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 5 9 4 0 - 7
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Request a sales quoteSynthesis of Metal-Organic Frameworks via Water-Based Routes: A Green and Sustainable Approach describes a sustainable approach for the synthesis of metal-organic frameworks. Bringing together chapters on the aqueous synthesis and stability of metal-organic frameworks, as well as the applications of water stable metal-organic frameworks, this timely book shows how green processing technology utilizing water as a main solvent for the synthesis of metal-organic frameworks can eliminate solvent consumption, lower investment costs and reduce energy requirements. Providing quantitative descriptions and reliable guidelines, the book summarizes the fundamental approaches and principles to prepare metal-organic frame works, highlighting the most exciting preparations and applications.
- Includes the role of water in metal organic synthesis
- Describes various methods of metal-organic framework preparation
- Covers the industrial aspects of water-based metal-organic frameworks and potential applications
Researchers, lecturers and students working in the fields of metal-organic frame works, organic synthesis, green chemistry and composite materials. Organic chemists, environmental chemists and materials scientists. Industrial chemists working on the design and manufacture of metal-organic frameworks
- Cover image
- Title page
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Contents
- Contributors
- Preface
- Chapter 1 Introduction to metal–organic frameworks
- 1.1 Historical background
- 1.2 Porosity of MOFs
- 1.3 Green methods of synthesizing MOFs
- 1.4 MOF applications for a sustainable future
- 1.5 Future outlook and challenges
- Acknowledgment
- References
- Chapter 2 Fundamentals of metal–organic frameworks
- 2.1 Introduction
- 2.2 Background of metal–organic frameworks
- 2.3 Metal–organic framework chemistry and field of inorganic chemistry
- 2.4 Morphologically modifiable structure of MOFs
- 2.5 The selective properties of metal–organic frameworks making them promising futuristic materials
- 2.6 Existing and emerging synthetic procedures in compliance with green chemistry
- 2.7 Conclusions and outlook
- References
- Chapter 3 Kind and role of linkers for metal–organic frameworks
- 3.1 Introduction
- 3.2 Types of organic linkers
- 3.3 N-heterocyclic-based linkers or neutral organic linkers
- 3.4 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 4 Microwave-assisted synthesis of metal–organic frameworks
- 4.1 Introduction
- 4.2 Historical developments of MOFs
- 4.3 Conventional synthesis of MOFs
- 4.4 Microwave-assisted synthesis of MOFs
- 4.5 Factors affecting MOF synthesis by MW irradiation
- 4.6 Advantages of microwave-assisted synthesis over the conventional method
- 4.7 Microwave-assisted synthesis: a green and sustainable approach
- 4.8 Critical analysis
- 4.9 Conclusion and future prospects
- References
- Chapter 5 Hydrothermal synthesis of metal–organic frameworks
- 5.1 Introduction
- 5.2 Hydrothermal synthesis of MOFs
- 5.3 Conclusions and prospects
- Acknowledgment
- References
- Chapter 6 Mechanochemical synthesis of metal–organic frameworks
- Abbreviations
- 6.1 Introduction
- 6.2 Methods of mechanochemical synthesis of MOFs
- 6.3 Mechanochemical synthesis of MOF-based nano-composites
- 6.4 Structural characterization of mechanochemically synthesized MOFs
- 6.5 Mechanistic research on the synthesis of mechanically produced MOFs
- 6.6 Challenges to the mainstream implementation of mechanochemical method
- 6.7 Conclusion and perspective
- Acknowledgment
- References
- Chapter 7 Sonochemical synthesis of metal–organic frameworks
- 7.1 Introduction
- 7.2 Instruments employed and experimental variables
- 7.3 Synthesis of MOFs
- 7.4 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 8 Synthesis of metal–organic frameworks with ionic liquids
- 8.1 Introduction
- 8.2 Synthesis of MOFs in ILs
- 8.3 Anion incorporation/structure-directing effects
- 8.4 IL cation incorporation/templating
- 8.5 ILs incorporation/combined control of both the cation and anion
- 8.6 Ionothermal synthesis when neither the cation nor the anion of the IL are present in the MOF
- 8.7 Exceptional features of ionothermally synthesized MOFs
- 8.8 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 9 Solubility and thermodynamic stability of metal–organic frameworks
- 9.1 Introduction
- 9.2 Fundamentals of MOFs
- 9.3 Solubility of MOF
- 9.4 Stability of MOF
- 9.5 Concluding remarks and future prospective
- References
- Chapter 10 Preparation and applications of water-based zeolitic imidazolate frameworks
- 10.1 Introduction
- 10.2 Porosity and stability of water-based ZIF-8 and microwave-assisted ZIF-11
- 10.3 Synthesis
- 10.4 Applications
- 10.5 Comparison of zeolitic imidazolate frameworks with other compounds
- 10.6 Conclusion and future outlook
- References
- Chapter 11 Preparation and applications of water-based isoreticular metal–organic frameworks
- 11.1 Introduction
- 11.2 Preparation
- 11.3 Applications
- 11.4 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 12 Preparation and applications of water-based coordination pillared-layer
- 12.1 Introduction
- 12.2 Brief history of the construction of CPL
- 12.3 Different synthesis procedures employed in the preparation of CPL
- 12.4 Preparation of CPL on a greener and sustainable scale
- 12.5 Properties of CPL leading to a diversity of applications
- 12.6 Potential applications of pillared layered MOFs
- 12.7 Conclusion and outlook
- References
- Chapter 13 Preparation and applications of water-based porous coordination network
- 13.1 Introduction
- 13.2 Preparation
- 13.3 Structural analysis
- 13.4 Application
- 13.5 Conclusion
- Acknowledgment
- References
- Chapter 14 Metal–organic frameworks for wastewater treatment
- 14.1 Introduction
- 14.2 Wastewater treatments
- 14.3 MOFs in removal of wastewater pollutants
- 14.4 Conclusion and future scope
- References
- Chapter 15 Industrial aspects of water-based metal–organic frameworks
- 15.1 Introduction
- 15.2 Synthetic procedures pertained to green chemistry
- 15.3 Advantages of water-based synthetic routes as a green method
- 15.4 Versatility of water leading to a sustainable approach and new domains of industry
- 15.5 Emerging industrial applications of water-based MOFs
- 15.6 Present and future challenges for a wider industrial implementation of water-based MOFs
- 15.7 Conclusion and future prospects
- References
- Index
- Edition: 1
- Published: October 13, 2023
- Imprint: Elsevier
- No. of pages: 360
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN: 9780323959391
- eBook ISBN: 9780323959407
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Yasser Azim
Dr Yasser Azim is currently working as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Applied Chemistry, Zakir Husain College of Engineering & Technology, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India. Prior to his present position he completed is PhD in Chemistry from Department of Chemistry, Aligarh Muslim University in 2006, then joining University of Hyderabad and later on Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore as DST Young Scientist in the research laboratory of Prof. G.R. Desiraju. His current research interests include, pharmaceutical cocrystals, metal organic frameworks, coordination polymers in the field of crystal engineering. In addition, Yasser’s laboratory is pursuing smart hydrogels and their biomedical and environmental application. His group has developed state of the art in mechanochemical synthesis of cocrystals and MOFs. Apart from research he is engaged in teaching of postgraduate and undergraduate students in the department and has served as member of various important administrative bodies of the university like elected member of the Academic Council of the University (2013-2015) and presently serving as program officer in National Service Scheme under Government of India.
Affiliations and expertise
Assistant Professor, Department of Applied Chemistry, Zakir Husain College of Engineering and Technology, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, IndiaSR
Sami-Ullah Rather
Dr Sami-ullah Rather is currently working as an associate professor at Chemical and Materials Engineering Department, King Abdul-Aziz University, Saudi Arabia. He received his PhD in Chemical Engineering in 2008 from School of Semiconductor and Chemical Engineering, Chonbuk National University, South Korea. He then joined as a postdoctoral research associate at Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST), South Korea, Pennsylvania State University, USA and Oklahoma University, USA. For the last 17 years, he has been involved in hydrogen storage studies of nanocrystalline metal and metal-CNT composites; complex metal hydrides and their composites for hydrogen storage applications; hydrogen and CO2 trapping in metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and catalyst/MOFs composites; CNT functionalization and applications; ferrites and their composites synthesis and applications. He has more than 47 publications in high impact factor international journals. Furthermore, he has been a reviewer for more than 15 international journals including the Journal of Physical Chemistry, International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, Journal of Nanomaterials etc. His current research interests are focused on the development of Novel metallic organic frameworks (MOFs) for CO2 capture; synthesis, characterization, and energy storage of nanomaterials, highly porous materials, and composites; application of ferrites.
Affiliations and expertise
Chemical and Materials Engineering Department, King Abdul-Aziz University, Saudi ArabiaSB
Showkat Ahamd Bhawani
Dr Showkat Ahmad Bhawani is presently working as an Associate Professor at Department of chemistry, Faculty of Resource Science and Technology, UNIMAS Malaysia. In addition to this, he has a teaching experience of two years from King Abdul Aziz University- North Jeddah and a post-doctoral experience of Three years from the Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia. He has received his MSc in Analytical Chemistry and PhD in Applied Analytical Chemistry from Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India. He is working on the synthesis of molecular Imprinting polymers for the removal/extraction of dyes, fungicides and various natural products from environmental and biological samples. In addition to this, he is also working on the development of new test methods and determining standard conditions for analysis (Separation, Isolation and Determination) of various analytes from environmental and biological samples. He is involved in the analysis of samples like: Surfactants, Amino acids, Drugs, Vitamins, Sugars and Metal ions. He has published 2 books and 13 book chapters and he has published more than 40 papers in various journals. He is life member of Asian polymer association and editorial board member of several journals.
Affiliations and expertise
Faculty of Resource Science and Technology, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, Kota Samarahan, Sarawak, MalaysiaPB
Prashant M. Bhatt
Dr Prashant M. Bhatt did his graduation and post-graduation in Chemistry from M.S. University of Baroda, Vadodara. Later, he obtained his doctoral degree in Solid-state Chemistry from the University of Hyderabad. After Postdoctoral experience at the University of Stelleblsch, South Africa, Prashant moved to King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Saudi Arabia. Currently, he is working as a Staff Scientist in the AMPM center, KAUST. Prashant is interested in developing new porous materials with interesting properties and applications with a special focus on adsorption and separation.
Affiliations and expertise
Staff Scientist, Advanced Membranes and Porous Materials Centre, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal, Saudi ArabiaRead Synthesis of Metal-Organic Frameworks via Water-Based Routes on ScienceDirect