Issue 2, 2023

Metal–organic framework-derived semiconductors for photocatalytic hydrogen production

Abstract

Hydrogen production as a green renewable fuel using photocatalysis is a viable approach that can realize a near-zero emission from clean energy consumption while promoting environmental sustainability. Metal–organic frameworks-derived semiconductors (MOF-SCs) have emerged as promising candidates to drive this technology due to the unique intrinsic properties they can acquire from the parent MOFs through careful design and synthesis, making them highly attractive for energy and environmental applications. MOF-SCs have shown great potential for simultaneous energy production and environmental remediation, referred to as dual-functional photocatalysis (DFP). However, only a little is understood about how to maximize their activity for efficient performance in DFP. Herein, we describe different strategies associated with the design, synthesis, and application of MOF-SCs for hydrogen production and provide insights into their potential for DFP, which is considered a sustainable way of maximizing the photocatalytic system.

Graphical abstract: Metal–organic framework-derived semiconductors for photocatalytic hydrogen production

Article information

Article type
Review Article
Submitted
15 Oct 2022
Accepted
07 Dec 2022
First published
07 Dec 2022

Mol. Syst. Des. Eng., 2023,8, 151-166

Metal–organic framework-derived semiconductors for photocatalytic hydrogen production

E. Nyela Musa and K. C. Stylianou, Mol. Syst. Des. Eng., 2023, 8, 151 DOI: 10.1039/D2ME00221C

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