Metal-organic Framework Materials Research Articles

Novel MOF-303/G coated wire-finned heat exchanger for dehumidification applications–Experimental investigation

Adsorption dehumidification outperforms other technologies regarding moisture removal rate, lower energy consumption, and environmental friendliness. The selection of desiccant material, the heat exchanger used, and the method of regeneration significantly impact the performance of desiccant dehumidifiers in terms of water vapour removal rate and energy consumption. Metal-organic framework materials are a new class of microporous materials with high water adsorption characteristics compared to conventional desiccants like silica gel. In this work, a novel MOF-coated electrically heated wire finned heat exchanger was developed, and its performance was experimentally investigated. Wire-finned tubes coated with MOF-303/G outperformed other wire-finned tubes coated with Aluminium fumarate, MIL-100(Fe), MIL-100(Fe)/G, MOF-801 and MOF-801/G, achieving water uptake of 22 %. Also, the addition of graphene nanoplatelets during the synthesis of MOF-303 resulted in a significant enhancement of its thermal diffusivity to reach 0.184–0.23 mm2/s at temperatures ranging between 25 °C and 115 °C. The Coefficient of Performance (COP) for the developed multi-tube MOF-303/G coated heat exchanger was experimentally tested and compared to other desiccant-coated heat exchangers. Results showed that COP values ranging from 0.6264 to 1.02 to 1.2 at the regeneration temperatures of 45 °C, 60 °C and 70 °C, respectively, were achieved, which are higher than those reported in the literature.

Mg-MOF-Derived hierarchical porous carbon fiber electrodes for efficient capacitive deionization

The development of metal organic framework (MOF) functionalized carbon nanofiber with high flexibility has attracted significant attention in the fields of electrochemistry and capacitive deionization. Especially, MOF materials with alkaline earth metal centers offer advantages such as cost-effectiveness, non-toxicity, and ease of preparation. In this study, we introduced a simple strategy for synthesizing hierarchical porous carbon nanofibers derived from Mg-MOF-containing electrospun fiber (HCNF/Mg) and explored their application in capacitive deionization (CDI). The resulting HCNF/Mg exhibits a flexible structure and boasted specific surface area (908.42 m2/g), thus providing an efficient electrosorption interface to facilitate the fast ionic diffusion. Under optimum conditions, the CDI desalination capacity achieves 22.10 mg/g, accompanied with an ultrafast adsorption rate of 2.2 mg/g/min. Furthermore, this material demonstrates remarkable stability, maintaining the capacity of 90 % over 40 cycles, positioning it as a promising candidate for practical CDI applications.

ZIF-8-Based Surface Plasmon Resonance and Fabry-Pérot Sensors for Volatile Organic Compounds.

This work explores the use of ZIF-8, a metal-organic framework (MOF) material, for its use in the optical detection of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in Fabry-Pérot and surface plasmon resonance (SPR)-based sensors. The experiments have been carried out with ethanol (EtOH) and show response times as low as 30 s under VOC-saturated atmospheres, and the estimated limit of detection is below 4000 ppm for both sensor types. The selectivity towards other VOCs is relatively poor, although the dynamics of adsorption/desorption differ for each VOC and could be used for selectivity purposes. Furthermore, the hydrophobicity of ZIF-8 has been confirmed and the fabricated sensors are insensitive to this compound, which is a very attractive result for its practical use in gas sensing devices.

Transition Metal Chelation Effect in MOF-253 Materials: Guest Molecule Adsorption Dynamics and Proposed Formic Acid Synthesis Investigated by Atomistic Simulations.

The dynamic characterization of guest molecules in the metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) can always provide the insightful and inspiring information to facilitate the synthetic design of MOF materials from the bottom-up design of perspective. Herein, we present a series of atomistic molecular dynamics simulation for investigating the bipyridine dicarboxylate (bpydc) linker rotation effect on guest molecule adsorption with and without considering the transition metal (TM) chelation in MOF-253 materials. The simulated PXRD patterns of the various linker orientations present the challenge of distinguishing these structural varieties by the conventional crystalline spectroscopic measurements. The observed short inter-TM stable structure may subsequently lead to the formation of a binuclear TM catalytic site, and a proposed formic acid generation mechanism from CO2 and H2 is derived based upon the density functional theory calculations for the application of CO2 reduction.

Metal-organic framework based self-powered devices for human body energy harvesting.

The shift from traditional bulky electronics to smart wearable devices represents a crucial trend in technological advancement. In recent years, the focus has intensified on harnessing thermal and mechanical energy from human activities to power small wearable electronics. This vision has attracted considerable attention from researchers, with an emphasis on the development of suitable materials that can efficiently convert human body energy into usable electrical form. Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), with their unique tunable structures, large surface areas, and high porosity, emerge as a promising material category for human body energy harvesting due to their ability to be precisely engineered at the molecular level, which allows for the optimization of their properties to suit specific energy harvesting needs. This article explores the progressive development of MOF materials, highlighting their potential in the realm of self-power devices for wearable applications. It first introduces the typical energy harvesting routes that are particularly suitable for harvesting human body energy, including thermoelectric, triboelectric, and piezoelectric techniques. Then, it delves into various research advances that have demonstrated the efficacy of MOFs in capturing and converting body-generated energy into electrical energy, emphasizing on the conceptual design, device fabrication, and applications in medical health monitoring, human-computer interaction, and motion monitoring. Furthermore, it discusses potential future directions for research in MOF-based self-powered devices and outlines perspectives that could drive breakthroughs in the efficiency and practicality of these devices.

A comprehensive review of the application of Zr-based metal-organic frameworks for electrochemical sensors and biosensors.

A family of inorganic-organic hybrid crystalline materials made up of organic ligands and metal cations or clusters is known as metal-organic frameworks (MOFs). Because of their unique stability, intriguing characteristics, and structural diversity, zirconium-based MOFs (Zr-MOFs) are regarded as one of the most interesting families of MOF materials for real-world applications. Zr-MOFs that have the ligands, metal nodes, and guest molecules enclosed show distinct electrochemical reactions. They can successfully and sensitively identify a wide range of substances, which is important for both environmental preservation and human health. The rational design and synthesis of Zr-MOF electrochemical sensors and biosensors, as well as their applications in the detection of drugs, biomarkers, pesticides, food additives, hydrogen peroxide, and other materials, are the main topics of this comprehensivereview. We also touch on the current issues and potential future paths for Zr-MOF electrochemical sensor research.

The influence of HKUST-1 and MOF-76 hand grinding/mechanical activation on stability, particle size, textural properties and carbon dioxide sorption

In this study, we explore the mechanical treatment of two metal–organic frameworks (MOFs), HKUST-1 and MOF-76, applying various milling methods to assess their impact on stability, porosity, and CO2 adsorption capacity. The effects of different mechanical grinding techniques, such as high-energy ball milling and hand grinding, on these MOFs were compared. The impact of milling time, milling speed and ball size during high-energy ball milling was assessed via the Design of Experiments methodology, namely using a 33 Taguchi orthogonal array. The results highlight a marked improvement in CO2 adsorption capacity for HKUST-1 through hand milling, increasing from an initial 25.70 wt.% (5.84 mmol g-1) to 41.37 wt.% (9.40 mmol g-1), marking a significant 38% increase. In contrast, high-energy ball milling seems to worsen this property, diminishing the CO2 adsorption abilities of the materials. Notably, MOF-76 shows resistance to hand grinding, closely resembling the original sample’s performance. Hand grinding also proved to be well reproducible. These findings clarify the complex effects of mechanical milling on MOF materials, emphasising the necessity of choosing the proper processing techniques to enhance their stability, texture, and performance in CO2 capture and storage applications.

Conversion of Propargylic Amines with CO2 Catalyzed by a Highly Stable Copper(I) Iodide Thorium-Based Heterometal-Organic Framework.

The conversion of CO2 to generate high-value-added chemicals has become one of the hot research topics in green synthesis. Thereinto, the cyclization reaction of propargylic amines with CO2 is highly attractive because the resultant oxazolidinones are widely found in pharmaceutical chemistry. Cu(I)-based metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) as catalysts exhibit promising application prospects for CO2 conversion. However, their practical application was greatly limited due to Cu(I) being liable to disproportionation or oxidization. Herein, the solid copper(I) iodide thorium-based porous framework {[Cu5I6Th6(μ3-O)4(μ3-OH)4(H2O)10(L)10]·OH·4DMF·H2O}n (1) (HL = 2-methylpyridine-4-carboxylic acid) constructed by [Th6] clusters and [CuxIy] subunits was successfully prepared and structurally characterized. To our knowledge, this is the first copper(I) iodide-based actinide organic framework. Catalytic investigations indicate that 1 can effectively catalyze the cyclization of propargylic amines with CO2 under ambient conditions, which can be reused at least five times without a remarkable decline of catalytic activity. Importantly, 1 exhibits excellent chemical stability and the oxidation state of Cu(I) in it can remain stable under various conditions. This work can provide a valuable strategy for the synthesis of stable Cu(I)-MOF materials.

Magnetoelastic resonators functionalized with metal–organic framework water harvesters as wireless humidity sensors

Relative humidity is a crucial parameter in several fields, such as air quality monitoring, food storage, or control of industrial processes. In this study, we propose a wireless humidity sensor based on magnetoelastic resonance sensors functionalized with Metal–Organic Frameworks (MOFs). Different MOF water harvesters were tested as sensor active coatings: MOF-801, MOF-808, UiO-66-NH2, Al-Fumarate, and CAU-23. Their water absorption capacity and overall performance, when integrated into the sensors, were evaluated. As expected, the selected MOFs showed promising water harvesting capacity, enabling a successful sensor response to humidity in a wide range of relative humidity: 3%–85%. These humidity sensors showed a great sensitivity, stability, and selectivity to water molecules. The response time of the devices was around 15 s, with stabilization and recovery times in adsorption and desorption processes of less than 1 min for certain ranges of operation. In addition to the satisfactory behavior as humidity sensors, magnetoelastic resonators have emerged as a promising tool for the characterization of the dynamic adsorption capacity of MOF materials, as they easily provide a quantitative measure of the water mass adsorbed by the material.

Research Progress in the Degradation of Chemical Warfare Agent Simulants Using Metal-Organic Frameworks.

Chemical warfare agents primarily comprise organophosphorus nerve agents, saliva alkaloids, cyanides, and mustard gas. Exposure to these agents can result in severe respiratory effects, including spasms, edema, and increased secretions leading to breathing difficulties and suffocation. Protecting public safety and national security from such threats has become an urgent priority. Porous metal-organic framework (MOF) materials have emerged as promising candidates for the degradation of chemical warfare agents due to their large surface area, tunable pore size distribution, and excellent catalytic performance. Furthermore, combining MOFs with polymers can enhance their elasticity and processability and improve their degradation performance. In this review, we summarize the literature of the past five years on MOF-based composite materials and their effectiveness in degrading chemical warfare agents. Moreover, we discuss key factors influencing their degradation efficiency, such as MOF structure, pore size, and functionalization strategies. Furthermore, we highlight recent developments in the design of MOF-polymer composites, which offer enhanced degradation performance and stability for practical applications in CWA degradation. These composite materials exhibit good performance in degrading chemical warfare agents, playing a crucial role in protecting public safety and maintaining national security. We can expect to see more breakthroughs in the application of metal-organic framework porous materials for degrading chemical warfare agents. It is hoped that these innovative materials will play a positive role in achieving social stability and security.

Nitro-functionalization on MIL-53(Fe) for PCMX degradation: Elevating Fenton-like catalytic propelled by abundant reaction sites and iron cycle

To address the issue of excessive residues of 4-chloro-3,5-dimethylphenol (PCMX) in the water environment. In a one-step solvothermal process, iron-based metal-organic frameworks (Fe-MOFs) material MIL-53(Fe) undergoes a synthetic modification strategy. 2-Nitroterephthalic acid as an organic ligand reacted with Fe3+ in a solvothermal process lasting 18 h to yield the nitro-functionalized MIL-53(Fe)–NO2(18h). The objective was to augment the abundance of Fe central unsaturated coordination sites (Fe CUCs) and expedite the Fe(III)/Fe(II) redox cycle, thereby enhancing the heterogeneous Fenton-like treatment capability of pollutants. MIL-53(Fe)–NO2(18h) has excellent hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) catalytic activity and PCMX degradation across a broad pH spectrum (4.0∼8.0). Almost complete removal of PCMX was achieved within 30 min, while pseudo-first-order kinetic rate constants (kobs) increased 4.37 times over MIL-53(Fe). The confirmation of increased Fe CUCs abundance in MIL-53(Fe)–NO2(18h) was achieved through Lewis acidity, oxygen vacancies (OVs) signals, and Fe–O coordination characterization results. Density functional theory (DFT) calculations revealed that Fe CUCs in MIL-53(Fe)–NO2(18h) exhibits heightened affinity for H2O2 adsorption, showcasing stronger charge transfer and enhanced H2O2 dissociation ability. The Fe(III)/Fe(II) redox cycle, a driving force of Fenton-like reactions, was notably improved in the nitro-modified materials. These enhancements significantly expedited the Fenton-like process, resulting in the generation of increased amounts of reactive oxygen species (ROSs), with hydroxyl radicals (OH·) being pivotal components in degradation. The MIL-53(Fe)–NO2(18h)/H2O2 system has demonstrated versatility in treating a variety of emerging contaminants, achieving removal efficiencies exceeding 99.7% for other antibiotics and endocrine disruptors within 60 min. Furthermore, MIL-53(Fe)–NO2(18h) demonstrated outstanding reusability and adaptability in actual water environments. This study introduces a straightforward and environmentally friendly strategy for remediating environmental pollution using Fe-MOF-catalysed heterogeneous Fenton-like technology.

Template-sacrificing synthesis of hollow Co@C nanorods for excellent microwave absorption

Metal organic frameworks (MOFs) have been widely used as microwave absorption (MA) materials owing to their varied structures and large specific surface area. However, it is still challenging to endow MOF derivatives with a rational structure to achieve outstanding microwave absorption. In this work, the hollow Co@C nanorods (HCCN) with lots of winding carbon nanotubes on the surface are obtained based on a template-sacrificing method which employs ZnO nanorods as templates and ZIF67 nanoparticles as ornaments. The HCCNs possess large pore size and specific surface area, efficiently improving the impedance matching. The 1D structure, abundant heterointerfaces and defects trigger strong conduction loss, interfacial and dipole polarization, respectively. Therefore, HCCNs exhibits excellent MA properties: the strong reflection loss of −66.8 dB at the thickness of 2.1 mm and the effective absorption bandwidth of 5.68 GHz at 2.5 mm. Radar cross section (RCS) simulation results have confirmed the practicality of HCCNs. This study proposes an inspiration for the structural designing of MOF materials and derivatives to realize amazing MA performance.

Highly sensitive and highly selective lead ion electrochemical sensor based on zn/cu-btc-nh2 bimetallic MOFs with nano-reticulated reinforcing microstructure

Identifying ultra-trace amounts of divalent lead ions (Pb2+) with high response and selectivity, continues to be a pressing issue in identifying environmental pollutants and preventing health complications. This paper details how the in-situ electrodeposited Zn/Cu-BTC-NH2 metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) boosts Pb2+ concentration for amino adsorption and facilitates ion transfer between Cu element and Pb2+. The modified coating of the glassy carbon electrode (GCE) exhibits a unique nano-reticulated structure loaded with octahedron particles, the nano-reticulated structure ensures the structural strength of the modified electrode layer, while the loaded octahedral particles enhancing electrocatalytic activity. The ultra-trace detection of Pb2+ at concentrations below μg·L−1 is accomplished by using the square wave anodic stripping voltammetry (SWASV) method, the fabricated Zn/Cu-BTC-NH2 modified electrode signifies a detection threshold of 0.021 μg L−1 and a clearly ascending linear interval prior to the rise in Pb2+ concentration to 120 μg L−1. The reported electrochemical method for the precise identification of Pb2+ in water-based solutions offers a practical approach for modifying MOFs materials and detecting heavy metal ions.

Improving Proton-Conducting Stability by Regulating Pore Size of MOF Materials through Mixed Grinding.

An effective strategy to improve the proton conductivity of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) is to regulate the pore size of composite materials. In this work, composite materials of MOF-808@MOG-808-X (X is the mass ratios of MOF-808 to MOG-808) was successfully prepared by grinding and blending. MOF-808@MOG-808-1:2 was optimal for its suitable pore structure, which facilitates the practical construction of hydrogen bonding networks, promotes rapid and stable proton conduction, and enables the proton conductivity, achieving a 1 + 1 > 2 effect. At 353 K and 93% relative humidity (RH), the maximum proton conductivity of MOF-808@MOG-808-1:2 reaches 1.08 × 10-1 S·cm-1. Next, MOF-808@MOG-808-1:2 was blended with chitosan (CS) to obtain composite proton exchange membranes (PEMs), namely, CS@MOF-808@MOG-808-1:2-Y (Y = 5%, 10%, or 15%) with the maximum proton conductivity reaching 1.19 × 10-2 S·cm-1 at 353 K and 93% RH for CS@MOF-808@MOG-808-1:2-10% with additional stability. The conductive mechanisms of the composite materials were revealed by activation energy calculation. This investigation not only proposes a simple grinding-blending method for the development of MOF-doped composite materials for proton conductivity but also provides a producting material basis for future applications of MOFs in proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs).

Micro-nanobubble-assisted As(III) removal from water by Ni-doped MOF materials.

Micro-nanobubbles (MNBs) can form reactive oxygen species (ROS) with high oxidizing potential. In this study, nickel-doped metal-organic framework materials (MOFs) capable of activating molecular oxygen were synthesized using trivalent arsenic (As(III)) as a target pollutant and combined with peroxymonosulfate (PMS) to construct a MOF/MNB/PMS system. The results included the rapid oxidation of As(III), the successful absorption of oxidized As(V), and finally the efficient removal of As. The effects of pH, amount of PMS used, and preparation time of MNBs on the As removal performance of the MOF/MNB/PMS system were investigated experimentally. The changes in the properties of the materials before and after the reaction were analyzed by XPS, and it was found that the main active sites on the surface of the MOFs were the metal elements and the pyridine nitrogen near the carbon atom. The regular morphology and elemental composition of the MOFs were determined by TEM scanning and EDS test, which indicated the presence of nickel. XRD tests before and after the reaction showed that the MOFs were structurally stable. The results of the free radical burst experiments show that the single linear oxygen (1O2) is the main active substance in the system, and that the MNBs are key factors by which the system achieves efficient oxidation performance. In addition to providing a sustainable supply of molecular oxygen to the MOFs during the reaction process, coupling the MNBs with PMS was found to improve the oxidation capacity of the system. The results of this study thus provide a new concept for As removal and advanced oxidation in water bodies.

A Highly Stable Multifunctional Bi-Based MOF for Rapid Visual Detection of S2- and H2S Gas with High Proton Conductivity.

Metal organic frameworks (MOFs) constructed with bismuth metal have not been widely reported, especially multifunctional Bi-MOFs. Therefore, developing multifunctional MOFs is of great significance due to the increasing requirements of materials. In this work, a 3D Bi-MOF (Bi-TCPE) with multifunctionality was successfully constructed, demonstrating high thermal stability, water stability, a porous structure, and strong blue fluorescence emission. We evaluated the properties of Bi-TCPE in detecting anions (S2-, Cr2O72-, and CrO42-) in aqueous solution, along with the rapid visual detection of H2S gas and proton conduction. In terms of anion detection, Bi-TCPE achieved the rapid detection of trace S2- in aqueous solutions, while the Ksv value was 1.224 × 104 M-1 with a limit of detection (LOD) value of 1.93 μM through titration experiments. Furthermore, Bi-TCPE could sensitively detect Cr2O72- and CrO42-, with Ksv values of 1.144 × 104 and 1.066 × 104 M-1, respectively, while LOD reached 2.07 and 2.18 μM. Subsequently, we conducted H2S gas detection experiments, and the results indicated that Bi-TCPE could selectively detect H2S gas at extremely low concentrations (2.08 ppm) and with a fast response time (<10 s). We also observed significant color changes under both UV light and sunlight. Therefore, we developed a H2S detection test paper for the rapid visual detection of H2S gas. Finally, we evaluated the proton conductivity of Bi-TCPE, and the experimental results showed that the proton conductivity of Bi-TCPE reached 4.77 × 10-2 S·cm-1 at 98% RH and 90 °C, achieving an excellent value for unmodified and encapsulated MOFs. In addition, Bi-TCPE showed high stability in proton conduction experiments (it remained stable after 21 consecutive days of testing and 12 cycles of testing), demonstrating relatively high application value. These results indicate that Bi-TCPE is a multifunctional MOF material with great application potential.

Enhanced UIO-66@PDA/SA hydrogel composite bead soil conditioner exhibiting good water retention, adsorption and efficient recyclability capabilities

A hydrogel composite bead soil conditioner with water retention, adsorption and recyclability properties was developed. The core material of the beads was metal organic framework material UIO-66, while the shell material consisted of polydopamine (PDA) and sodium alginate (SA). Characterization techniques such as Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray diffraction (XRD) and Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) were used to analyze and demonstrate the structure and composition of the composites. The water retention experiment and soil water loss experiments showed that the UIO-66@PDA/SA hydrogel composite beads had a water retention rate of 10.96 % after 300 min and a water evaporation rate of less than 1 % in soil within 4 h, indicating good water retention performance. Adsorption experiments showed that the UIO-66@PDA/SA hydrogel composite beads effectively adsorbed methylene blue (MB) with an equilibrium adsorption amount of 213.79 mg/g. This was a 72.6 % increase compared to pure sodium alginate (SA). They had the highest adsorption capacity of 240.79 mg/g at pH=9 and T = 298.15 K, indicating that alkaline conditions favored the adsorption process. The adsorption process followed the Pesudo-second-order model and exhibited characteristics of the Langmuir adsorption isotherm model. In addition, dynamic adsorption analysis demonstrated that the UIO-66@PDA/SA hydrogel composite beads owned efficient recyclability, and the relative adsorption efficiency remained above 90 % after 4 cycles. This technology offers a cost-effective, uncomplicated, and efficient solution for promoting a healthy soil environment and facilitating agricultural applications.

Pristine MOF Materials for Separator Application in Lithium-Sulfur Battery.

Lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries have attracted significant attention in the realm of electronic energy storage and conversion owing to their remarkable theoretical energy density and cost-effectiveness. However, Li-S batteries continue to face significant challenges, primarily the severe polysulfides shuttle effect and sluggish sulfur redox kinetics, which are inherent obstacles to their practical application. Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), known for their porous structure, high adsorption capacity, structural flexibility, and easy synthesis, have emerged as ideal materials for separator modification. Efficient polysulfides interception/conversion ability and rapid lithium-ion conduction enabled by MOFs modified layers are demonstrated in Li-S batteries. In this perspective, the objective is to present an overview of recent advancements in utilizing pristine MOF materials as modification layers for separators in Li-S batteries. The mechanisms behind the enhanced electrochemical performance resulting from each design strategy are explained. The viewpoints and crucial challenges requiring resolution are also concluded for pristine MOFs separator in Li-S batteries. Moreover, some promising materials and concepts based on MOFs are proposed to enhance electrochemical performance and investigate polysulfides adsorption/conversion mechanisms. These efforts are expected to contribute to the future advancement of MOFs in advanced Li-S batteries.

Electrospun Co-Ni mixed multiple oxidation states heterostructure for high-performance Li-ion battery

With the increasing prevalence of mobile electronic devices, electric vehicles, and other technological advancements, there is a growing demand for higher-capacity Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) have been actively researched in recent years due to their numerous advantages. However, the irreversible collapse during lithium-ion interaction hampers MOFs’ electrochemical stability. This study employs a direct precipitation method to synthesize uniformly shaped MOF materials, followed by carbon coating using electrospinning techniques, and ultimately, derivatives of MOF materials are produced through annealing. Thanks to this innovative material design process, exceptional performance is observed in this material as a lithium-negative electrode. After 1000 cycles at a high current density of 1 A g−1, its reversible capacity stabilizes at 1318 mAh g−1. Moreover, this negative electrode material exhibits exceptional rate performance at various current densities. The Co3O4/NiO@NCNFs electrode demonstrates enhanced charge storage capacity due to the synergistic effects of diffusion and capacitance control processes. Additionally, this material exhibits characteristics of low impedance and high lithium-ion diffusion rate. This study presents a novel method for manufacturing lithium-ion battery negative electrode materials by integrating MOF materials with electrospinning technology.

From Acoustic to Electric: Advanced Triboelectric Nanogenerators with Fe‐Based Metal–Organic Frameworks

This study explores using metal–organic framework materials, notably MIL‐88 A and BaTiO3, as multifunctional additives within polydimethylsiloxane to boost the performance of triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs). This novel approach has significantly improved the TENG device's efficiency, making it an effective triboelectric layer. The developed TENG device produces an open‐circuit voltage, short‐circuit current, and maximum power density of 486 V, 160 μA, and 5.82 W m−2, respectively. The fabricated TENG device is used to power 360 light emitting diodes and various self‐powered electronic devices. A unique feature of the study is the transformation of acoustic energy into electrical energy using the TENG device. A small‐sized TENG is attached to a loudspeaker's diaphragm, converting sounds from various musical instruments and animal noises into electrical signals. This capability opens up new avenues for harnessing ambient acoustic energy, a largely untapped resource.