Synthesis and Fine Tuning of MOF for Hydrogen Storage

Abstract

In recent years, there has been a significant surge in the interest in implementing eco-friendly practices in research. The scientific community has exhibited a keen inclination in developing clean alternative fuels for automobiles. Developing a suitable material for hydrogen storage that can strongly and reversibly adsorb at ambient temperatures and moderate pressures could transform the transportation sector. Research in the development of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) has gained tremendous attention over the past few years due to their versatile architectures. Based on the nature of the metal ion, organic linker and reaction conditions, the self-assembly of MOF can lead to one, two or three-dimensional frameworks. These frameworks are porous enough to accommodate gas molecules. The present review focuses on the various methods of preparation and characterisation of metal-organic frameworks with special reference to hydrogen storage applications.