Design of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs)-based photocatalyst for solar fuel production and photo-degradation of pollutants

Metal organic frameworks (MOFs) is a research hotspot in the solar fuel production and photo-degradation of pollutants field due to high surface area, rich metal/organic species, large pore volume, and adjustability of structures and compositions. Therefore, in this review, we first summarized the design factors of photocatalytic materials based on MOF from the perspective of star MOF. The modification strategies of MOFs-based photocatalysts were discussed to improve its photocatalytic activity and specific applications were summarized as well, including photocatalytic CO2 reduction, photocatalytic water splitting and photo-degradation of pollutants. Finally, the advantages and disadvantages of MOFs-based photocatalysts were discussed, the current challenges were highlighted, and suggestions for future research directions were proposed. (C) 2021, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences. Published by Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.

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Metal organic frameworks (MOFs) are a research hotspot in the field of solar fuel production and photo-degradation of pollutants due to their high surface area, rich metal/organic species, large pore volume, and adjustability of structures and compositions. This review summarized the design factors, modification strategies, and specific applications of MOF-based photocatalytic materials, while discussing the advantages, disadvantages, current challenges, and future research directions of MOFs-based photocatalysts.