Volume 1, 2023

Clarifying the local microenvironment of metal–organic frameworks and their derivatives for electrochemical CO2 reduction: advances and perspectives

Abstract

The conversion of carbon dioxide (CO2) into fuels, value-added products and electricity is one of the most effective ways to reduce the atmospheric CO2 concentration, and thus mitigate the greenhouse effect, simultaneously resolving the environmental and energy crises. In this case, metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) show good application prospect in the catalytic CO2 reduction reaction because of their well-defined porous structure, rich active sites and feasible functionalization. Herein, we summarize the latest research progress of MOFs and their derivatives for catalytic CO2 electroreduction and discuss their mechanism, kinetics, thermodynamics and catalytic performance. Moreover, the effect of first-, secondary and out-sphere coordination on the metal active centers and the local microenvironment of MOFs, which can be manipulated by adjusting their metal nodes, organic linkers, and solvents, are addressed in-depth to clarify the key to their great electrocatalytic performance. Based on this, the main challenges and future outlook of MOF catalysts are summarized and perspectives presented.

Graphical abstract: Clarifying the local microenvironment of metal–organic frameworks and their derivatives for electrochemical CO2 reduction: advances and perspectives

Article information

Article type
Review Article
Submitted
27 Jan 2023
Accepted
27 Feb 2023
First published
27 Feb 2023
This article is Open Access
Creative Commons BY-NC license

EES. Catal., 2023,1, 179-229

Clarifying the local microenvironment of metal–organic frameworks and their derivatives for electrochemical CO2 reduction: advances and perspectives

M. K. Aslam, K. Yang, S. Chen, Q. Li and J. Duan, EES. Catal., 2023, 1, 179 DOI: 10.1039/D3EY00018D

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