UK-based chemical firm Promethean Particles recently shipped four tonnes of metal-organic frameworks – or MOFs – to a company developing an energy-efficient gas storage application in Europe.
It is a step forward for the scale-up of MOFs, which are typically produced in small batches.
“Until recently, MOFs have largely only ever been produced in the grams and kilograms scale,” said CEO James Stephenson. “We have now shown that it is possible to manufacture them affordable and rapidly at the tonnes scale.”
To do this, Promethean Particles use continuous-flow reactors, which improve the throughput and cost-effectiveness of MOF production. The tech can also enhance reliability and consistency, according to the firm.
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