ACS Catalysis,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(3), P. 1432 - 1442
Published: Jan. 12, 2024
Defect-rich
Pd/TiO2
catalysts
are
intensively
adopted
in
heterogeneous
hydrogenation
reactions;
however,
the
complexity
of
defect
structure
makes
it
difficult
to
precisely
identify
which
Pd-defect
combination
dominates
catalytic
activity.
Herein,
defective
TiO2
nanoflakes
with
tunable
ratios
Vo
Ti3+
defects
were
synthesized
and
used
construct
Pd–Vo
Pd–Ti3+
active
sites
after
loading
Pd
investigate
role
regulating
structural
properties
catalysts.
Combining
experimental
results
theoretical
calculations,
we
reveal
that
both
act
as
electron
donors
for
induce
strong
metal–support
interaction.
When
compared
defect,
behaves
more
significantly
donates
electrons,
causing
species
on
be
better
dispersed
rich
electrons.
These
unique
features
endow
centers
enhanced
adsorption–activation
ability
toward
C═C
H2
well
reduced
energy
barrier
rate-limiting
step,
thus
improving
intrinsic
The
site
manifests
a
high
turnover
frequency
348
h–1
degree
97%
styrene–butadiene–styrene,
outperforms
(254
78%)
nanoparticle
(217
53%).
This
work
provides
deep
insight
into
metal
sites,
can
guide
development
high-performance
versatile
applications.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
60(41), P. 22276 - 22282
Published: Aug. 24, 2021
Abstract
Designing
definite
metal‐support
interfacial
bond
is
an
effective
strategy
for
optimizing
the
intrinsic
activity
of
noble
metals,
but
rather
challenging.
Herein,
a
series
quantum‐sized
metal
nanoparticles
(NPs)
anchored
on
nickel
metal–organic
framework
nanohybrids
(M@Ni‐MOF,
M=Ru,
Ir,
Pd)
are
rationally
developed
through
spontaneous
redox
strategy.
The
metal‐oxygen
bonds
between
NPs
and
Ni‐MOF
guarantee
structural
stability
sufficient
exposure
surface
active
sites.
More
importantly,
such
precise
feature
can
effectively
modulate
electronic
structure
hybrids
charge
transfer
formed
Ni‐O‐M
bridge
then
improves
reaction
kinetics.
As
result,
representative
Ru@Ni‐MOF
exhibits
excellent
hydrogen
evolution
(HER)
at
all
pH
values,
even
superior
to
commercial
Pt/C
recent
noble‐metal
catalysts.
Theoretical
calculations
deepen
mechanism
understanding
HER
performance
optimized
adsorption
free
energies
water
due
interfacial‐bond‐induced
electron
redistribution.
Accounts of Materials Research,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
2(5), P. 327 - 339
Published: Feb. 26, 2021
ConspectusThe
fine
design
and
regulation
of
catalysts
play
critical
roles
in
the
development
catalysis.
The
microenvironment,
which
gives
rise
to
unique
spatial
structures
electronic
properties
around
catalytic
sites,
has
been
proven
dramatically
regulate
behavior
enzymes
homogeneous
However,
understanding
microenvironment
modulation
(MEM)
sites
remains
challenging
very
limited
heterogeneous
catalysis
mainly
due
lack
structural
precision
and/or
tailorability
traditional
solid
catalysts.
Among
diverse
materials,
metal–organic
frameworks
(MOFs),
a
class
porous
crystalline
solids,
have
intensively
studied
as
recent
years.
atomically
precise
well
tunable
MOFs
make
them
an
ideal
platform
for
rationally
regulating
surrounding
sites.
Accordingly,
their
well-defined
hold
great
promise
elucidating
how
affects
resulting
performance.
Nevertheless,
investigations
accurate
control
over
modulated
are
still
limited.
Therefore,
it
is
importance
summarize
related
results
provide
in-depth
insights
into
MOF-based
catalysis,
accelerating
future
this
emerging
research
topic.In
Account,
we
presented
summary
our
attempts
optimize
performance
materials
via
modulation.
In
view
component
advantages
MOFs,
deliver
general
fundamentals
rational
Initially,
opportunities
brought
about
by
engineering,
including
origin
abundant
active
flexible
strategies,
structure,
introduced
detail.
next
section,
focus
on
specific
strategies
dominate
molecular/electron-transfer
process
intrinsic
activity
Meanwhile,
chemical
basis
underlying
structure–property
relationship
behind
enhanced
will
be
highlighted.
Finally,
major
challenges
outlooks
further
discussed.
It
expected
that
Account
would
afford
significant
inspiration
toward
engineering
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
33(46)
Published: May 28, 2021
Abstract
Metal–organic
frameworks
(MOFs)
have
emerged
as
one
of
the
most
widely
investigated
materials
in
catalysis
mainly
due
to
their
excellent
component
tunability,
high
surface
area,
adjustable
pore
size,
and
uniform
active
sites.
However,
overwhelming
number
MOF
complex
structures
has
brought
difficulties
for
researchers
select
construct
suitable
MOF‐based
catalysts.
Herein,
a
programmable
design
strategy
is
presented
based
on
metal
ions/clusters,
organic
ligands,
modifiers,
functional
materials,
post‐treatment
modules,
which
can
be
used
components,
structures,
morphologies
catalysts
different
reactions.
By
establishing
corresponding
relationship
between
these
modules
functions,
accurately
efficiently
heterometallic
MOFs,
chiral
conductive
hierarchically
porous
defective
composites,
MOF‐derivative
Further,
this
approach
also
regulate
physical/chemical
microenvironments
pristine
heterogeneous
catalysis,
electrocatalysis,
photocatalysis.
Finally,
challenging
issues
opportunities
future
research
are
discussed.
Overall,
modular
concept
review
applied
potent
tool
exploring
structure–activity
relationships
accelerating
on‐demand
multicomponent
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
33(22)
Published: April 23, 2021
Abstract
Multiple
enzymes‐induced
biological
cascade
catalysis
guides
efficient
and
selective
substrate
transformations
in
vivo.
The
biomimetic
systems,
as
ingenious
strategies
for
signal
transduction
amplification,
have
a
wide
range
of
applications
biosensing.
However,
the
fragile
nature
enzymes
greatly
limits
their
applications.
In
this
regard,
metal–organic
frameworks
(MOFs)
with
porous
structures,
unique
nano/microenvironments,
good
biocompatibility
been
skillfully
used
carriers
to
immobilize
shielding
them
against
hash
surroundings
improving
catalytic
efficiency.
For
another,
nanomaterials
enzyme‐like
properties
brilliant
stabilities
(nanozymes),
widely
applied
ameliorate
low
stability
enzymes.
Inheriting
abovementioned
merits
MOFs,
performances
MOFs‐immboilized
nanozymes
could
be
significantly
enhanced.
Furthermore,
addition
carriers,
some
MOFs
can
also
serve
nanozymes,
expanding
systems.
Herein,
recent
advances
fabrication
MOFs‐involving
enzymes/nanozymes
systems
biosensing
are
highlighted.
Integrating
diversified
output
modes,
including
colorimetry,
electrochemistry,
fluorescence,
chemiluminescence,
surface‐enhanced
Raman
scattering,
sensitive
detection
various
targets
(including
molecules,
environmental
pollutants,
enzyme
activities,
so
on)
realized.
Finally,
challenges
opportunities
about
further
constructions
reaction
briefly
put
forward.
Chemical Society Reviews,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
50(9), P. 5366 - 5396
Published: Jan. 1, 2021
Selective
organic
transformations
using
metal–organic
frameworks
(MOFs)
and
MOF-based
heterogeneous
catalysts
have
been
an
intriguing
but
challenging
research
topic
in
both
the
chemistry
materials
communities.
Small Structures,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
4(6)
Published: Sept. 16, 2022
The
2D
nanosheets
of
metal–organic
frameworks
(MOFs)
have
recently
emerged
as
a
promising
material
that
makes
them
valuable
in
widespread
electrocatalytic
fields
due
to
their
atomic‐level
thickness,
abundant
active
sites,
and
large
surface
area.
Efficient
electrocatalysts
for
hydrogen
evolution
reaction
(HER),
oxygen
(OER),
overall
water
splitting
are
highly
desired
with
low
overpotentials
promote
the
industrial
applications
energy
conversion
devices.
MOF
nanostructures
provide
long‐term
stability
high
electrical
conductivity
enhance
catalyst
activity
durability.
This
review
briefly
summarizes
synthesis
HER/OER/water
splitting.
More
attention
is
focused
on
synthetic
strategies
derivatives.
catalytic
performance
superior
properties
these
materials
highlighted.
outperformance
originates
from
rational
design,
myriad
thickness.
current
future
challenges
this
field
scientific
perspectives
overcome
It
suggested
construction
can
develop
state‐of‐the‐art
electrocatalyst
environmental
division.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
31(1)
Published: Sept. 28, 2020
Abstract
Noble
metal
nanoparticles
(NMNPs),
which
spring
up
like
mushrooms,
are
gaining
momentum
owing
to
their
unique
physicochemical
characteristics.
Cucurbiturils,
a
class
of
synthetic
macrocycles
with
intriguing
and
peculiar
host–guest
properties,
have
stimulated
tremendous
research
interest
in
recent
years.
The
marriage
NMNPs
cucurbiturils
is
expected
integrate
enhance
the
excellent
characteristics
both
components,
e.g.,
precisely
controlled
particle
size,
stability,
assembly,
surface
functionality,
biocompatibility,
tunable
optical
high
catalytic
activities.
This
review
systematically
outlines
progress
on
fabricating
strategies
important
applications
cucurbiturils‐mediated
sensing,
surface‐enhanced
Raman
scattering,
theranostics,
catalysis.
A
brief
outlook
future
development
also
presented.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
144(48), P. 22008 - 22017
Published: Nov. 21, 2022
Metal
nanoclusters
(NCs)
with
atomically
precise
structures
have
sparked
interest
in
catalysis.
Unfortunately,
their
high
aggregation
tendency
and
the
spatial
resistance
of
surface
ligands
pose
significant
challenges.
Herein,
Au25
NCs
are
encapsulated
into
isoreticular
metal-organic
frameworks
(MOFs),
namely
UiO-66-X
(X
=
H,
NH2,
OH,
NO2),
followed
by
removal
on
NCs.
The
resulting
surface-clean
NCs,
protected
MOF
confinement,
exhibit
much
superior
activity
stability
respect
to
pristine
oxidative
esterification
furfural.
Remarkably,
experimental
theoretical
results
jointly
demonstrate
that
diverse
functional
groups
modulate
electronic
state,
giving
rise
discriminated
substrate
adsorption
energy
Au25@UiO-66-X.
As
a
result,
electron
density
suitable
ability
dominate
trend:
Au25@UiO-66-NH2
>
Au25@UiO-66-OH
Au25@UiO-66
Au25@UiO-66-NO2.
This
work
develops
new
strategy
for
stabilization
metal
pore
wall-engineered
MOFs
enhanced
Small,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
17(22)
Published: March 16, 2021
Abstract
Micro/meso‐porous
crystalline
materials
with
a
well‐defined
pore
structure,
such
as
zeolites,
carbon
nanotubes,
and
metal–organic
frameworks,
are
of
great
significance
in
the
development
catalytic
systems
for
scientific
industrial
demands.
The
confinement
effect
aroused
by
features
porous
has
triggered
interest
heterogeneous
catalysis.
Catalytic
reactions
confined
spaces
exhibit
unique
behaviors
compared
to
those
observed
on
bulk
materials.
More
interestingly,
chemical
reactivity
can
be
modulated
different
ways
effect,
despite
fact
that
mechanism
how
changes
reaction
remains
unclear.
In
this
review,
systematic
discussion
fundamental
understanding
is
provided
concerning
concept
highlighting
impact
effects
diffusion,
adsorption/desorption,
typical
micro/meso‐porous
materials,
including
frameworks.
Relevant
studies
demonstrate
affords
not
only
shape
selectivity
against
reactants/products,
but
also
modulates
surface
electron
distribution
active
species
within
environments,
thereby
successively
affecting
reactivity,
selectivity,
stability.
This
review
provides
useful
guide
researchers
attempting
design
excellent
catalysts
based