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A greener route to synthesize mesoporous copper–gallic acid metal–organic framework (CuGA MOF) than the conventional method using harmful DMF solvent was proposed in this study. Various synthesis attempts were conducted by modifying the synthesis conditions to produce CuGA MOF with comparable physical properties to a reference material (DMF-synthesized CuGA NMOF). The independent variables investigated include the molar ratio of NaOH to GA (1.1 to 4.4) and the synthesis temperature (30, 60, 90 °C). It was found that proper NaOH addition was crucial for suppressing the generation of copper oxide while maximizing the formation of CuGA MOF. On the other hand, the reaction temperature mainly affected the stability and adsorption potential of CuGA MOF. Reacting Cu, GA, and NaOH at a molar ratio of 1:1:2.2 and a temperature of 90 °C, produced mesoporous MOF (CuGA 90–2.2) with a surface …