Yunxiu Ren , Fei Jin , Laishun Yang , Qiang Zhang , Nan Zheng , Chao Xu
{"title":"Emerging porous supporting materials for form-stable organic phase change materials","authors":"Yunxiu Ren , Fei Jin , Laishun Yang , Qiang Zhang , Nan Zheng , Chao Xu","doi":"10.1016/j.susmat.2025.e01440","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.susmat.2025.e01440","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This review provides a comprehensive overview of recent advances in porous supporting materials for the fabrication of organic shape-stabilized phase change materials (FS-PCMs). Initially, we discuss various porous supports, including carbon-based three-dimensional structures (carbon-based 3D materials), metal foams, porous ceramics, porous organic polymers (POPs), metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), and aerogels. Subsequently, conventional synthesis strategies, such as wet impregnation and two-step methods, are examined alongside emerging fabrication techniques like electrospinning and 3D printing. Additionally, we examine diverse organic PCMs, including paraffins, fatty acids, sugar alcohols, polyethylene glycol (PEG), and bio-based alternatives. Given the substantial potential of organic FS-PCMs in achieving high energy storage capacity, enhanced thermal conductivity, and long-term stability, we systematically review their thermal properties and versatile applications in energy conversion and storage, building energy efficiency, thermal management, smart textiles, and cold chain logistics. Finally, critical challenges and future research directions are outlined to guide further developments in this field.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":22097,"journal":{"name":"Sustainable Materials and Technologies","volume":"45 ","pages":"Article e01440"},"PeriodicalIF":8.6,"publicationDate":"2025-05-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143924249","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Water resistant and biodegradable waste gelatin-based coating as sustainable biomass surface paper sizing","authors":"Liang Chen , Xiancheng Zhang , Taotao Qiang , Qin Chen , Jinchao Li , Yaping Zhang","doi":"10.1016/j.susmat.2025.e01432","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.susmat.2025.e01432","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Paper is an important sustainable material widely used in various fields, whereas its strong hydrophilicity limits its broader application. Herein, water resistant and biodegradable waste gelatin-based coating as surface paper sizing that consists of concurrently hydrophilic and hydrophobic components was demonstrated. The hydrophilic gelatin and hydrophobic stearic acid individually fulfilled the loosely packed structure filling and the hydrophobic surface forming. Furthermore, γ-(2,3-epoxypropoxy) propytrimethoxysilane was blended with the two-phase emulsion via a scalable process, enabling the coated paper to attain the desired mechanical strength, water stability, and durability. After the sizing process, the coated corrugated paper exhibited high strength with a tensile index of 68.92 ± 2.98 N·m/g, which was greater than twice enhancement than that of initial one. The coated corrugated paper maintained good wet strength (tensile index ≈ 31.57 N·m/g), which was stronger than that of the dry initial corrugated paper, and retained almost the same surface water repellency after the abrasion resistance test, suggesting its good water stability and durability. Importantly, the coated corrugated paper could completely biodegrade (∼10 weeks) in soil. Thus, our proposed waste gelatin-based coating can be recommended as a sustainable and eco-friendly surface paper sizing, extending the broader application of paper materials in different usage scenarios.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":22097,"journal":{"name":"Sustainable Materials and Technologies","volume":"45 ","pages":"Article e01432"},"PeriodicalIF":8.6,"publicationDate":"2025-05-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143917346","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Computational analysis of Germanene solar cells: Impact of temperature, light intensity, and layer configurations on efficiency","authors":"Arash Madmeli, Kiarash Madmeli, Jabbar Ganji","doi":"10.1016/j.susmat.2025.e01428","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.susmat.2025.e01428","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study used germanene (the two-dimensional (2D) structures of germanium) at 300–350 K (<span><math><msup><mn>27</mn><mo>°</mo></msup><mi>C</mi></math></span> - <span><math><msup><mn>77</mn><mo>°</mo></msup><mi>C</mi></math></span>) temperature and in 0.1–128 sun light intensity as the semiconductor layer and the front contact to analyze the germanene impact on the proposed heterojunction structures. The germanene layers with In, Al, and P impurities were employed as the semiconductor in the first six cells with ITO/(p-Germanene 1, 2 / n-Germanene)/ <span><math><msub><mi>MoS</mi><mn>2</mn></msub></math></span> (n) (Monolayer <span><math><msub><mi>MoS</mi><mn>2</mn></msub></math></span> (n))/a-Si: H (i)/c-Si structures. The germanene front contact was then used in the last two cells with the Germanene/<span><math><msub><mi>MoS</mi><mn>2</mn></msub></math></span> (n) (Monolayer <span><math><msub><mi>MoS</mi><mn>2</mn></msub></math></span> (n))/a-Si: H (i)/c-Si (P)/Au structures. The maximum efficiency (20.05 %) was achieved at 300 K temperature and 1 sunlight intensity in the presence of n-Germanene and MoS2 as the germanene bottom layer. Utilizing the same semiconductor as the bottom layer for the front contact germanene delivered an efficiency of 29.22 %. The replacement of MoS2 by Monolayer <span><math><msub><mi>MoS</mi><mn>2</mn></msub></math></span> decreased the efficiency. The efficiencies in the presence of semiconductor germanene (n-Germanene) and as the front contact were 12.55 % and 22.82 %, respectively, at their maximums. The heterojunction cell performed much more satisfactorily in all temperatures and light intensities in the presence of <span><math><msub><mi>MoS</mi><mn>2</mn></msub></math></span>. However, due to the novelty of this study and the absence of experimental data, the output data of the simulation process, provided for the first time by this study in the presence of this 2D structure and also accurate evaluation of the environmental and structural conditions describe a promising prospect for germanene application in the solar energy industry.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":22097,"journal":{"name":"Sustainable Materials and Technologies","volume":"45 ","pages":"Article e01428"},"PeriodicalIF":8.6,"publicationDate":"2025-05-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143916944","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Yusuf Olabode Raji , Mohd Hafiz Dzarfan Othman , Mukhtar Adeola Raji , Mustapha Salisu Muhammad , Ahmad Fauzi Ismail , Juhana Jaafar , Mukhlis A. Rahman , Mohd Hafiz Puteh , Kang Li , Mohammed E. Ali Mohsin
{"title":"Smart membranes - Shaping next generation of membrane materials: A review","authors":"Yusuf Olabode Raji , Mohd Hafiz Dzarfan Othman , Mukhtar Adeola Raji , Mustapha Salisu Muhammad , Ahmad Fauzi Ismail , Juhana Jaafar , Mukhlis A. Rahman , Mohd Hafiz Puteh , Kang Li , Mohammed E. Ali Mohsin","doi":"10.1016/j.susmat.2025.e01423","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.susmat.2025.e01423","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Membrane technology has undergone significant advancements, leading to the emergence of smart membranes with tunable separation capabilities. These membranes possess switchable properties that respond to external stimuli, enabling precise and efficient separation in diverse environments. This review presents a comprehensive overview of smart membranes, discussing their significance, evolution, and functional mechanisms. Various smart membrane applications, including self-cleaning, detection, smart-sensing, seawater desalination, anti-pollution, and wastewater treatment, are explored. Additionally, this paper explores into the fabrication methods and characteristics of smart membranes and multi-stimuli membranes, highlighting their responses to pH, temperature, light, gas, piezo-electric, and electrochemical. The integration of responsive materials into membranes has resulted in significant improvements in selectivity, mechanical stability, permeability, and fouling resistance, ultimately enhancing their efficiency in complex separation processes. A deeper understanding of smart membranes and their capabilities will drive the development of innovative, high-performance membranes tailored for next-generation industrial and environmental applications.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":22097,"journal":{"name":"Sustainable Materials and Technologies","volume":"45 ","pages":"Article e01423"},"PeriodicalIF":8.6,"publicationDate":"2025-05-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143912673","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Muhammad Zeeshan Abid , Javeria Mansab , Khalid Aljohani , Bassam S. Aljohani , Khezina Rafiq , Abdul Rauf , Ejaz Hussain
{"title":"Scientific insights into the synthesis and catalytic potential of MXene supported metal sulfides for H2 evolution from water splitting†","authors":"Muhammad Zeeshan Abid , Javeria Mansab , Khalid Aljohani , Bassam S. Aljohani , Khezina Rafiq , Abdul Rauf , Ejaz Hussain","doi":"10.1016/j.susmat.2025.e01425","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.susmat.2025.e01425","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Photocatalytic water splitting to produce hydrogen fuel is an effective approach to harvest green energy. Reason is that hydrogen is advantageous source that has inherent potential to deliver higher energy relative to the conventional fuels. Increasing demand for sustainable energy sources has obligate the researchers to find efficient catalysts for hydrogen production. Large–scale and sustainable setup demands, that catalysts must be stable, non-toxic and can progressively work in visible light. Current study has comprehensively evaluated the catalytic progress of MXene/metal sulfides (i.e., MXene/MS) catalysts for hydrogen generation application. Due to exceptional catalytic properties i.e., charges conductivity, suitable band position and tunable work function, aforementioned catalysts have been found ideal for hydrogen generation. Moreover, high response on visible–light, porosity, large surface area, and tunable band structures are the advantageous features of these catalysts. On the other hand, MXene cocatalysts have fascinated the significant interest for the scientists and new researchers. Comprehensive evaluation indicated that although surface sensitivity, charge transfer and active sites are crucial factors but synthesis strategies of catalysts have huge impact on the catalytic performances. For the interest of readers; synthesis, catalytic performances along with mechanistic insights have been evaluated and discussed. On the basis of evaluation it has been concluded that along with synthesis design, structural modifications and use of electron conducting cocatalysts are important for the efficient hydrogen evolution.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":22097,"journal":{"name":"Sustainable Materials and Technologies","volume":"45 ","pages":"Article e01425"},"PeriodicalIF":8.6,"publicationDate":"2025-05-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143924250","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Catalina Suescun Gonzalez , Aditi Basdeo , Fabio A. Cruz Sanchez , Cécile Nouvel , Joshua M. Pearce , Hakim Boudaoud
{"title":"Strategies for recycling multi-material polymer blends for additive manufacturing","authors":"Catalina Suescun Gonzalez , Aditi Basdeo , Fabio A. Cruz Sanchez , Cécile Nouvel , Joshua M. Pearce , Hakim Boudaoud","doi":"10.1016/j.susmat.2025.e01430","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.susmat.2025.e01430","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The rapid advancement of additive manufacturing (AM) technology, combined with the growing accumulation of plastic waste, has generated significant interest in utilizing materials derived from plastic waste and their composites within the AM industry. This paper examines the methods and approaches currently employed in recycling and blending thermoplastic waste into additive manufacturing feedstocks, aiming to enhance understanding and guide future advancements in this field. A systematic literature review including 82 papers from 2014 to 2024 was performed using the Scopus and Web of Science databases. The review findings indicate that approximately 83 % of the research is concentrated in production of new materials combining various polymer waste with recycled bio-sourced materials, recycled fillers or other additives for property enhancement. The evaluation and characterization of these new materials was carry out mostly using 3D printing, predominantly employing fused filament fabrication technology (63 %). The remaining 17 % focus on the improvement of the printing quality and optimization, development or adaptation of 3D printers for the utilization of new materials, and material reprocessability. This review highlight the need of evaluating the behavior of recycled blends over multiple life cycles, the cost and environmental assessments, and primary end-use applications of these materials, including as well as further development and design of printers.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":22097,"journal":{"name":"Sustainable Materials and Technologies","volume":"44 ","pages":"Article e01430"},"PeriodicalIF":8.6,"publicationDate":"2025-05-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143912718","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pengyang Zhang , Sohrab Rohani , Liumei Teng , Minyu He , Xi Jin , Qingcai Liu , Shan Ren , Weizao Liu
{"title":"Efficient extraction of valuable metals from spent LiNi0.5Co0.2Mn0.3O2 cathode materials using sodium bisulfate: Parameter optimization and kinetic study","authors":"Pengyang Zhang , Sohrab Rohani , Liumei Teng , Minyu He , Xi Jin , Qingcai Liu , Shan Ren , Weizao Liu","doi":"10.1016/j.susmat.2025.e01424","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.susmat.2025.e01424","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Spent lithium-ion batteries pose significant environmental hazards but also possess high recycling value. In this study, a process for the recovery of valuable metals from spent LiNi<sub>0.5</sub>Co<sub>0.2</sub>Mn<sub>0.3</sub>O<sub>2</sub> cathode materials (NCM523) was proposed by using NaHSO<sub>4</sub> as the sulfation agent. The thermal decomposition of NaHSO<sub>4</sub> and its sulfation roasting process with spent NCM523 were investigated. The findings revealed that NaHSO<sub>4</sub> started decomposing at approximately 200 °C, releasing Na<sub>2</sub>S<sub>2</sub>O<sub>7</sub>. And significant SO<sub>2</sub> gas was emitted after 400 °C, efficiently reducing and sulfating the valuable metals in NCM523. The sulfation roasting parameters were optimized by examining the influences of roasting temperature and the mass ratio of NaHSO<sub>4</sub> to waste cathode materials on the leaching efficiencies of valuable metals. Experimental results indicated that Li was present as Li<sub>2</sub>SO<sub>4</sub> and NaLiSO<sub>4</sub> forms after roasting, while other valuable metals existed in complex forms, mainly as bimetallic composite sulfates. The study found that under optimal conditions, with a NaHSO<sub>4</sub> to waste cathode material mass ratio of 5:1, and roasting at 600 °C for 120 min resulted in the highest leaching efficiencies for valuable metals, with Li at 98.4 %, Co at 97.1 %, Ni at 96.1 %, and Mn at 96 %. Additionally, the non-isothermal kinetic of the roasting process was studied, determining the apparent activation energy of each stage and identifying the controlling steps through the Kissinger-Akahira-Sunose (KAS), Flynn-Wall-Ozawa (FWO), and Starink methods. The mechanisms were elucidated using the Satava-Sestak and Coats-Redfern equations, which identified the fourth stage as the controlling step with an average activation energy of 211.4 kJ/mol, indicating a three-dimensional diffusion model. The results highlighted that utilizing NaHSO<sub>4</sub> roasting for recycling waste cathode materials led to high leaching efficiencies of Li, Co, Ni, and Mn metals at lower temperatures. This aligned well with the principles of efficient and environmentally friendly recycling practices.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":22097,"journal":{"name":"Sustainable Materials and Technologies","volume":"44 ","pages":"Article e01424"},"PeriodicalIF":8.6,"publicationDate":"2025-05-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143899226","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ubaid Ur Rehman , Kashaf Ul Sahar , Chun-Ming Wang
{"title":"Recent advances in the sustainable potential of 2D MBenes for diverse applications: A comprehensive review","authors":"Ubaid Ur Rehman , Kashaf Ul Sahar , Chun-Ming Wang","doi":"10.1016/j.susmat.2025.e01427","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.susmat.2025.e01427","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>MBenes, a novel two-dimensional material, has gained wide recognition due to its attractive characteristics. MBenes exhibit the characteristics of metal boride structures, which provide exceptional chemical and structural stability that competes with the well-established MXenes (metal carbide/nitride). Numerous computational studies and pre-experimental results have demonstrated MBenes' significant chemical reactivity, mechanical strength, and high electrical conductivity. These qualities make MBenes a well-suited material for multifarious applications. Therefore, this review discusses various mechanistic approaches and their impacts on the structural features of MBenes, highlighting their distinctive properties that enhance exceptional performance in energy applications. Furthermore, a comprehensive examination of the optical, electrical, magnetic, and electrochemical properties of MBenes has been discussed. Additionally, the broad applicability of MBenes in energy storage, energy conversion, electronics, photonics, thermal management, biomedical, and environmental fields, emphasizes their potential to drive significant advancements. Furthermore, the strengths, limitations, critical challenges, and future research directions of MBenes have been thoroughly examined, as advancing the field demands innovative strategies to optimize the balance between performance, cost-effectiveness, and scalability. Thus, this review investigates the scope and perspective of MBenes in transforming next-generation technologies, highlighting assessments for a sustainable green future.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":22097,"journal":{"name":"Sustainable Materials and Technologies","volume":"45 ","pages":"Article e01427"},"PeriodicalIF":8.6,"publicationDate":"2025-05-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143924247","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Construction, characterization, and DFT analysis of Li, P co-doped g-C₃N₄ multifunctional materials with boosted performance as photocatalyst and supercapacitor electrode","authors":"Monika Kumari , Naveen Kumar , Raj Kishore Sharma , Seshibe Makgato , Muhammad Tahir , Suresh Kumar , Jogender , Jitender Kumar , Manisha","doi":"10.1016/j.susmat.2025.e01426","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.susmat.2025.e01426","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The present work demonstrates the synthesis and optimization of Li doped g-C<sub>3</sub>N<sub>4</sub> (LCN), P doped g-C<sub>3</sub>N<sub>4</sub> (PCN), and Li, P co-doped g-C<sub>3</sub>N<sub>4</sub> (LPCN) with varied concentrations of Li and P for photocatalysis and energy applications. Characterization results confirmed that P substitutes C and Li-coordinated bonds with the N of the g-C<sub>3</sub>N<sub>4</sub> framework, which improves their light-harvesting capacity, charge separation, and photocatalytic performance. Additionally, this increases conductivity, which leads to better charge storage capacity. The photocatalysis performance was evaluated to photodegrade the cationic dye, Rhodamine B (RhB). The co-doped material LPCN (10 mmol Li and 1 mmol P) achieved the highest photodegradation efficiency of 99.07 % RhB removal in 100 min, and the degradation rate is 22 times that of undoped g-C<sub>3</sub>N<sub>4</sub>. The scavenger study reveals that holes were prominent active species during the degradation process. Further, Li and P co-doped g-C<sub>3</sub>N<sub>4</sub> samples were evaluated for electrochemical performance, which shows that co-doped g-C<sub>3</sub>N<sub>4</sub> gives a specific capacitance of 367.40 F/g at 2 A/g, which is 17 times more than undoped g-C<sub>3</sub>N<sub>4</sub> (21.08 F/g at 2 A/g). The EIS analysis shows that the electrochemically active surface area of LPCN (795 m<sup>2</sup>/g) was 3 times than g-C<sub>3</sub>N<sub>4</sub> (285 m<sup>2</sup>/g) and minimal ion diffusion resistance of LPCN and more efficient charge transfer kinetics, indicating that doping in LPCN provides more active sites and improved ion diffusion pathways, thereby enhancing charge storage capacity. DFT study also supports that doping in g-C<sub>3</sub>N<sub>4</sub> reduces band gap and binding energy, which explains LPCN as an efficient photocatalyst and supercapacitor electrode.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":22097,"journal":{"name":"Sustainable Materials and Technologies","volume":"45 ","pages":"Article e01426"},"PeriodicalIF":8.6,"publicationDate":"2025-05-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143929228","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Recent progress in MOF-based flexible sensors: A review","authors":"Dongming Gong, Xinyu Li, Yan Chen, Tifeng Jiao","doi":"10.1016/j.susmat.2025.e01429","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.susmat.2025.e01429","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>MOF-based flexible sensors combine the unique properties of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs)—such as thermal stability, tunable porosity, controllable structure, and high specific surface area—with the adaptability of flexible substrates, which this integration creates sensors with strong potential for applications in sensing technologies and miniaturized electronic devices. This review presents an overview of the synthesis strategies for MOF-based flexible sensors and recent advancements in the applications for wearable devices, healthcare monitoring, and environmental pollutant detection. Simultaneously, current challenges in MOF-based flexible sensor synthesis are also discussed, along with future directions for advancing flexible sensor applications using MOF materials such as enhancing sensor sensitivity, stability and scalability for practical applications, particularly by improving MOF durability under harsh conditions, optimizing functionalization for better selectivity, and refining manufacturing techniques for large-scale production.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":22097,"journal":{"name":"Sustainable Materials and Technologies","volume":"44 ","pages":"Article e01429"},"PeriodicalIF":8.6,"publicationDate":"2025-05-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143907041","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}