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Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) can be designed to exhibit ferroelectric-like bond modulation, enhancing their piezoelectric properties for energy harvesting applications. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.NOVEL_FINDING. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

February 26, 2026Open Access

Computational Screening of Piezoelectric Constants in Metal–Organic Frameworks: Design Principles and Ferroelectric-Like Bond Modulation

Key Points

The aim is to explore and identify piezoelectric constants in metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) for energy harvesting applications.
Conducted computational screening of various MOFs for piezoelectric properties.
Analyzed bond modulation to assess ferroelectric-like behavior.
Evaluated the energy conversion efficiency of selected frameworks.
Identified several MOFs with significant piezoelectric constants.
Demonstrated that bond modulation enhances piezoelectric performance.
Highlighted potential applications in sustainable energy harvesting.

Abstract

Piezoelectric energy harvesting is a process in which energy in the form of kinetic movements can be harvested and converted into useful electrical energy using piezoelectric materials. Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs)...

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