This invention discloses a method for preparing MOF
hydrogen storage materials from waste PET and its application. The
chemical formula of the MOF material is M₁. X M₂ᵧ(BDC)₂(H₂O)₂, where M₁ is Zn²⁺ or Cu²⁺, M₂ is Co²⁺, Ni²⁺ or Mg²⁺, BDC is terephthalate, 0.1≤x≤0.9, 0.1≤y≤0.9, and x+y=1. The preparation method employs a
microwave-assisted solvothermal method, and the
terephthalic acid (TPA) is derived from the chemical
depolymerization product of waste
polyethylene terephthalate. This invention is the first to specifically apply waste PET-derived MOF materials to the field of
hydrogen storage. By precisely controlling the ratio of
metal salt to organic ligand,
reaction temperature, and time, MOF materials with high specific surface area, regular pore structure, and a large number of open
metal sites are prepared in a short time. This invention also provides the application of the MOF material in
hydrogen storage. The material exhibits a
hydrogen storage capacity exceeding 6.5 wt% at 77 K and 100 bar, and exceeding 2.3 wt% at 298 K and 100 bar, while also demonstrating excellent cycle stability. This method offers advantages such as short reaction time, low
energy consumption, and good product
crystallinity, making it suitable for large-scale production.