Recent advances in the synthesis and applications of porous zirconium phosphate

The prospective applications of porous zirconium phosphate (ZrP) with a high surface area for adsorption, acid catalysis, and proton-conducting devices have drawn much attention. The presence of PO4 and P-OH groups on porous ZrP is responsible for Bronsted's acidic properties, and the Zr(4+)centers provide Lewis acidic properties, making them a fascinating functional material. The presence of nanopores is a vital characteristic of porous ZrP materials, which helps in the molecular-level interactions of active sites with reactants. The properties of these materials, such as structure, porosity, and degree of crystallinity, can be controlled by varying the synthetic conditions. This review will discuss the general synthesis approaches for manufacturing porous ZrP materials along with the benefits and drawbacks. Based on their components and various applications, current development trends in porous ZrP materials will be explained. Existing problems and challenges related to the synthesis and applications, and future perspectives will be discussed.

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The prospective applications of porous zirconium phosphate (ZrP) have attracted much attention due to its high surface area and various potential uses. This review discusses the general synthesis approaches for manufacturing porous ZrP materials, their benefits and drawbacks, as well as the current development trends and future perspectives based on different components and applications.