Issue 36, 2020

Recent advances in metal–organic frameworks for electrocatalytic hydrogen evolution and overall water splitting reactions

Abstract

Rational design and synthesis of efficient metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) as electrode modifiers for energy-related electrocatalytic applications are crucial for the development of clean-energy technologies. The present review focuses on recent work on robust earth-abundant heterogeneous catalysts based on pristine MOFs for the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) and overall water splitting. These catalysts have been extensively studied as alternatives for noble metal-based ones, demonstrating “hydrogen economy” development prospects. In addition, novel strategies to enhance the conductivity, chemical stability and efficiency of MOF-based electrocatalysts are discussed. The best electrocatalysts even surpass the achievements of the platinum group of metals and MOF-derived catalysts in catalytic performance. The electrolytic cells with MOF-modified electrodes demonstrated excellent catalytic activity and can deliver a high current density at a voltage lower than that using the precious metal-based Pt/C cathodes and IrO2 anodes. In this review article, current approaches to design such MOF and MOF-modified electrode materials are summarized and analyzed.

Graphical abstract: Recent advances in metal–organic frameworks for electrocatalytic hydrogen evolution and overall water splitting reactions

Article information

Article type
Perspective
Submitted
14 Mey 2020
Accepted
13 Jul 2020
First published
14 Jul 2020

Dalton Trans., 2020,49, 12483-12502

Recent advances in metal–organic frameworks for electrocatalytic hydrogen evolution and overall water splitting reactions

Y. H. Budnikova, Dalton Trans., 2020, 49, 12483 DOI: 10.1039/D0DT01741H

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