Immobilization of metal active centers in reticular framework materials for photocatalytic energy conversion

Shuo Wang, Wei Guo, Chao Li, Bo Weng, Shuai Liu, Ning Han, Jinlin Long, Honglei Zhang

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Abstract

To enhance the economy and society's sustainability, prioritizing innovative, green energy conversion methods is essential. The conversion of solar energy into chemical energy through photocatalysis represents a viable solution in the pursuit of sustainable energy resources despite low solar-to-energy conversion efficiency. In recent years, the immobilization of metal active centers in nanospace has been considered an important strategy to improve photocatalytic performance. Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), covalent organic frameworks (COFs) and hydrogen-bonded organic frameworks (HOFs), as exciting reticular framework materials, have attracted much attention due to their advantages of large specific surface area, high porosity and tunable functionalization sites, which are considered promising carriers for immobilizing metal sites. This paper introduces the structural features and advantages of each framework in photocatalysis, highlighting their potential applications in water splitting (H2 or O2 evolution) and CO2 reduction. The review underscores the outstanding performance of metal-active sites within these frameworks. Finally, the current limitations and challenges of the reticular framework materials in photocatalysis are pointed out, and an outlook for future development is provided, which aims to inspire continued advancements in green energy solutions for a sustainable future.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)12907-12925
Number of pages19
JournalJournal of Materials Chemistry A
Volume12
Issue number22
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 30 Apr 2024

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Chemistry
  • Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment
  • General Materials Science

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