Green, One-Step Mechanochemical Synthesis and Techno-economic Analysis of UiO-66-NH2

In this work, we performed a techno-economic analysis for a one-pot, green mechanochemical synthesis of the archetypal metal-organic framework (MOF) UiO-66-NH2. The analysis demonstrated that labor costs play a substantial role in the cost of manufacturing. We identified the importance of scaling production from a batch method toward a more continuous synthesis mechanism. Through our work, we were able to mechanochemically produce UiO-66-NH2 at a rate of 4.52 g per 90 min with a 43% yield for a levelized cost of approximately US $6,498 per kilogram, which is comparable in cost to other archetypal MOFs offered in retail markets.

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In this study, we conducted a techno-economic analysis on a green mechanochemical synthesis process for the typical metal-organic framework UiO-66-NH2. The analysis revealed the significant role of labor costs in manufacturing expenses and emphasized the importance of scaling production from a batch method to a more continuous synthesis mechanism. Through our work, we achieved a mechanochemical production rate of 4.52 grams per 90 minutes with a 43% yield, resulting in a levelized cost of approximately US $6,498 per kilogram, which is comparable to other typical MOFs available in the market.