ANGELOS POLYZOIDIS, MAUD SCHWARZER, STEFAN LOEBBECKE, CALOGERO G. PISCOPO*
*Corresponding author
Fraunhofer Institute for Chemical Technology ICT, Joseph-von-Fraunhofer-Str. 7, 76327 Pfinztal, Germany

Abstract

Metal-organic frameworks have emerged as an attractive new class of solid material with a wide range of potential applications. However, in order to boost their market implementation a decisive improvement in material supply is needed. The continuous flow approach represents a promising methodology to attain the scale-up of these materials. This paper provides a survey of the research performed in this area, and highlights challenges and opportunities.

INTRODUCTION

Scientific interest in metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) has reached an exceptional level over the last decade (1). MOFs are composed of organic and inorganic building units (Figures 1, 2),< ... ...