Issue 11, 2016

Metal–organic frameworks for photocatalysis

Abstract

Photocatalysis is a promising technology to convert solar energy into chemical energy. Recently, metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) have emerged as novel photocatalysts owing to their inherent structural characteristics of a large surface area and a well-ordered porous structure. Most importantly, via modulation of the organic linker/metal clusters or incorporation with metal/complex catalysts, not only the reactant adsorption and light absorption but also the charge separation and reactant activation will be largely promoted, leading to superior photocatalytic performance. In this article, we will first introduce the photophysical/chemical properties of MOFs; then various strategies of modification of MOFs towards better photocatalytic activity will be presented; finally, we will address the challenge and further perspective in MOF-based photocatalysis.

Graphical abstract: Metal–organic frameworks for photocatalysis

Article information

Article type
Perspective
Submitted
01 okt 2015
Accepted
27 okt 2015
First published
28 okt 2015

Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2016,18, 7563-7572

Metal–organic frameworks for photocatalysis

Y. Li, H. Xu, S. Ouyang and J. Ye, Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2016, 18, 7563 DOI: 10.1039/C5CP05885F

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