Mechanochemical synthesis of metal-organic frameworks: An efficient green pathway and mechanistic investigation

Key Points

• The mechanochemical synthesis yields metal-organic frameworks efficiently, promoting green chemistry principles.
• Efficiencies recorded in the study indicate rapid reaction rates under solvent-free conditions, supporting environmentally friendly practices.
• Observational analysis highlighted various reaction pathways in the mechanistic investigation of framework formation.
• Findings may enable broader adoption of green synthesis methods in materials science, reducing the environmental impact.