Chinese Journal of Catalysis ›› 2021, Vol. 42 ›› Issue (6): 872-903.DOI: 10.1016/S1872-2067(20)63715-9

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

Xiaoxue Zhao, Jinze Li, Xin Li, Pengwei Huo*(), Weidong Shi#()   

  1. Institute of Green Chemistry and Chemical Technology, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, Jiangsu, China
  • Received:2020-08-18 Accepted:2020-09-21 Online:2021-06-18 Published:2021-01-30
  • Contact: Pengwei Huo,Weidong Shi
  • About author:#E-mail: swd1978@ujs.edu.cn
    *Tel/Fax: +86-511-88790885; E-mail: huopw@mail.ujs.edu.cn;
  • Supported by:
    National Natural Science Foundation of China(22078131);National Natural Science Foundation of China(21776117)

Abstract:

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.

Key words: Design, Metal organic framework, Photocatalytic performance, Degradation of organic pollutants, CO2 reduction, H2 production