Advancements in metal organic frameworks for energy storage applications: A review of current research and future directions
1 Department of Physics and Astronomy, East Texas A&M University, Commerce, Texas, USA.
2 Department of Chemistry, East Texas A&M University, Commerce, Texas, USA.
3 Department of Mechanical Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China.
4 Department of Research and Innovation, Schrödinger Technologies, Kano State, Nigeria.
5 Department of Industrial Design Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China.
6 Department of Inspection Control, Hydrodive Limited, Lagos, Nigeria.
Review
Open Access Research Journal of Engineering and Technology, 2025, 09(02), 007-031.
Article DOI: 10.53022/oarjet.2025.9.2.0088
Publication history:
Received on 25 September 2025; revised on 08 November 2025; accepted on 10 November 2025
Abstract:
The increasing energy needs globally with pressing environmental requirements necessitate the discovery of new energy storage technologies. Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs) have emerged as a revolutionary class of porous materials with superior structural tunability, high surface area, and porosity and are leading candidates for next-generation energy applications. In this review, an overview of the recent advances in MOF-based materials as utilized in different energy storage technologies is presented. We review the multifunctional applications of MOFs and their derivatives as electrode materials in various batteries, including lithium-ion, sodium-ion, lithium-sulfur and zinc batteries, and high-performance supercapacitors. Their crucial application for hydrogen storage, as well as their computational and AI-driven approach, is also discussed. A critical analysis of the current challenges, including low electronic conductivity and structural instability, is presented alongside a description of promising future directions, such as the use of MOF-derived composites, hybrid architectures, and the integration of computational design methods. Overall, this review highlights the significant promise of MOFs for transforming the landscape of sustainable energy technology.
Keywords:
Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFS); Energy Storage; Electrode Materials; Hydrogen Storage; Computational Design
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