Metal–Organic Frameworks as Platforms for Catalytic Applications

Abstract

Metal–organic frameworks (MOFs), also called porous coordination polymers, represent a class of crystalline porous materials built from organic linkers and metal ions/clusters. The unique features of MOFs, including structural diversity and tailorability as well as high surface area, etc., enable them to be a highly versatile platform for potential applications in many fields. Herein, an overview of recent developments achieved in MOF catalysis, including heterogeneous catalysis, photocatalysis, and eletrocatalysis over MOFs and MOF-based materials, is provided. The active sites involved in the catalysts are particularly emphasized. The challenges, future trends, and prospects associated with MOFs and their related materials for catalysis are also discussed.

Metal–organic frameworks (MOFs), a class of crystalline porous materials, have allowed great progress in catalysis over the past two decades. Herein, an overview of recent developments for MOF catalysis, including heterogeneous organic reactions, photocatalysis, and electrocatalysis over MOFs and MOF-based materials, is provided. The state-of-the-art and opportunities and challenges regarding MOF-based catalysis are also discussed.

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