Core Viewpoint - The Nobel Prize in Chemistry awarded to pioneers in Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs) highlights the significant potential of these materials in various applications, marking a transition from laboratory research to industrialization, particularly in China, which is rapidly advancing in this field [2][4]. Group 1: Challenges and Breakthroughs in MOFs Industrialization - The industrialization of MOFs faces three core challenges: cost and scalability, stability and lifespan, and shaping and processing [6][7]. - For cost and scalability, breakthroughs include green synthesis methods that significantly reduce production costs and the implementation of continuous flow production technologies to ensure consistent quality [7][8]. - To address stability and lifespan, advancements in molecular design and composite reinforcement have been made, enhancing the structural stability of MOFs under industrial conditions [9]. - The challenge of shaping and processing is being tackled by developing techniques to convert MOFs from powder to usable components, such as membranes and granules for industrial applications [10]. Group 2: Overview of Chinese MOFs Industry - A competitive landscape of Chinese companies is emerging, with a complete industrial ecosystem covering upstream, midstream, and downstream sectors [13]. - Key players in the adsorption and separation sector include Jiangsu Jiutian High-Tech Co., which leads in MOF separation membranes, and Shandong Namede New Materials, a top supplier of scaled MOF materials [14]. - In the energy and environment sector, companies like Yueyang Xingchang Petrochemical are exploring MOF applications in solid-state batteries, while Sinopec and Baowu Steel are testing MOFs for carbon capture [15]. - The biomedical and frontier applications sector is represented by Shanghai Boxiu New Materials, focusing on drug delivery systems, and Beijing Huake Furu Technology, developing MOF-based biosensors [16]. Group 3: Future Outlook for China's MOFs Industry - The recognition from the Nobel Prize is expected to catalyze further investment and policy support for the MOFs industry in China [18]. - China possesses the largest research teams, a complete chemical industry chain, a significant domestic market, and proven industrialization capabilities, positioning it for a potential boom in the MOFs sector by 2028-2030 [19]. - The anticipated growth will not only lead to increased production capacity but also to innovations in applications, establishing China as a leader in the global MOFs market [19].
多孔MOFs破局之路:金属有机框架获诺奖加持,产业化进程与中国机遇
材料汇·2025-10-08 15:51