Recent Developments in Sonochemical Synthesis of Nanoporous Materials

Area of Science:

• Green Chemistry
• Materials Science
• Sonochemistry

Background:

• Ultrasound technology is widely used in various fields, including medical imaging and navigation.
• Ultrasounds serve as a potent energy source for chemical reactions, aligning with green chemistry principles.
• Sonochemistry offers advantages such as energy savings, reduced reaction times, and water as a common solvent.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review sonochemically synthesized nanoporous materials.
• To highlight the green chemistry aspects of ultrasound-induced reactions.
• To discuss the applications of these synthesized materials.

Main Methods:

• Sonochemical-assisted synthesis methods were employed.
• Various precursors were used to synthesize diverse nanoporous materials.
• Characterization of material properties, including surface area, was performed.

Main Results:

• Sonochemistry enabled the preparation of ordered mesoporous silicas, metal oxides, activated carbons, carbon nanotubes, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), and covalent organic frameworks (COFs).
• Highly porous materials were synthesized, including garlic peel-derived activated carbon (3887 m²/g) and MOF-177 (4898 m²/g).
• Synthesized materials demonstrated satisfactory performance in gas adsorption, water treatment, catalysis, and energy storage.

Conclusions:

• Sonochemistry is an effective and green method for synthesizing a wide range of nanoporous materials.
• The synthesized materials exhibit significant potential for various practical applications.
• Further research can leverage sonochemistry for developing advanced porous materials with tailored properties.