Shaping Methods of Metal–Organic Frameworks for Natural Gas Storage

Abstract

The eco-friendly advantages of cleaner fuels such as natural gas have been extensively documented. However, the practical utilization of these fuels is restricted by the limitations of existing gas storage technologies. In this discussion, this paper evaluates the broad spectrum of possibilities that gas fuels present for transforming the energy sector, while also addressing the hindrances posed by current storage technologies that impede this transition. This paper scrutinizes the practical implications of natural gas storage, employing crystalline, porous metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) while referring to the latest benchmark outcomes and ultimate storage objectives in this domain. Specifically, this delve into the industrial constraints posed by the typically powdered form of MOFs and emphasize the recent advancements in MOF shaping. In contrast to their unprocessed powder condition, the features of MOFs as shaped in this study are examined, and a full review of several structuring methods is provided. The industrial usage of MOFs in applications involving gas processing is anticipated to be accelerated by this research.