Mapping the Research Landscape of Zeolitic Imidazolate Frameworks (ZIFs) for Hydrogen Production: Structural Modelling and Bibliometric Analysis

Authors

  • Juan Matmin Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 UTM Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia & Centre for Sustainable Nanomaterials, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 UTM Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia & Bangunan T03, Universiti Industry Research Laboratory (UIRL), Pusat Pengurusan Makmal Universiti (PPMU), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 UTM Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
  • Siti Nur Umairah Shikh Mohd Fauzi Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 UTM Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
  • Khairul Rijal Razali Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 UTM Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
  • Nur Hikamah Seth Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 UTM Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
  • Mohamad Hamdi Zainal-Abidin Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 UTM Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
  • Nik Ahmad Nizam Nik Malek Centre for Sustainable Nanomaterials, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 UTM Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia & Department of Biosciences, Faculty of Science, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 UTM Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
  • Aishah Abdul Jalil Centre of Hydrogen Energy, Institute of Future Energy, Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 UTM Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
  • Susilawati Toemen Department of Biosciences, Faculty of Science, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 UTM Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
  • Mohd Izzam Idrus Bangunan T03, Universiti Industry Research Laboratory (UIRL), Pusat Pengurusan Makmal Universiti (PPMU), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 UTM Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.11113/jomalisc.v3.77

Keywords:

Zeolitic imidazolate frameworks, molecular modelling, bibliometric analysis, hydrogen production, water splitting

Abstract

Zeolitic Imidazolate Frameworks (ZIFs) have gained significant attention as potential catalysts for the Hydrogen Evolution Reaction (HER), a critical process in sustainable hydrogen production. This review offers an in-depth examination of ZIFs, emphasizing how their structural versatility—through the selection of metal centers and organic linkers—directly impacts HER efficiency. We analyze key ZIF-based catalysts, highlighting their performance in terms of electron transfer, active site exposure, and stability under reaction conditions. A bibliometric analysis tracks the growth of research in this domain, revealing collaboration networks and identifying the most influential studies driving innovation. By mapping the research landscape, we uncover trends, challenges, and emerging areas that are shaping the future of ZIFs in HER. The integration of structural modelling and bibliometric analysis provides a holistic understanding of the progress made in this field and serves as a guide for future research efforts aimed at optimizing ZIFs for hydrogen generation. This review underscores ZIFs' pivotal role in advancing the hydrogen economy through efficient HER processes.

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2024-11-30

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Matmin, J., Fauzi, S. N. U. S. M., Razali, K. R., Seth, N. H., Zainal-Abidin, M. H., Malek, N. A. N. N., … Idrus, M. I. (2024). Mapping the Research Landscape of Zeolitic Imidazolate Frameworks (ZIFs) for Hydrogen Production: Structural Modelling and Bibliometric Analysis. Journal of Materials in Life Sciences (JOMALISC), 3(2), 57–66. https://doi.org/10.11113/jomalisc.v3.77

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