Small,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
20(15)
Published: Nov. 23, 2023
Abstract
Metal–organic
frameworks
(MOFs)
represent
a
relatively
new
family
of
materials
that
attract
lots
attention
thanks
to
their
unique
features
such
as
hierarchical
porosity,
active
metal
centers,
versatility
linkers/metal
nodes,
and
large
surface
area.
Among
the
extended
list
MOFs,
Zr‐based‐MOFs
demonstrate
comparably
superior
chemical
thermal
stabilities,
making
them
ideal
candidates
for
energy
environmental
applications.
As
Zr‐MOF,
NU‐1000
is
first
synthesized
at
Northwestern
University.
A
comprehensive
review
various
approaches
synthesis
MOFs
obtaining
properties
(e.g.,
diverse
morphologies,
area,
particular
pore
size
distribution)
applications
in
catalysis
(electro‐,
photo‐catalysis),
CO
2
reduction,
batteries,
hydrogen
storage,
gas
storage/separation,
other
fields
are
presented.
The
further
outlines
current
challenges
development
derivatives
practical
applications,
revealing
areas
future
investigation.
Langmuir,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
39(21), P. 7294 - 7306
Published: May 15, 2023
Hydrogen
and
oxygen
evolution
via
photocatalytic
water
splitting
remains
the
quintessential
alternative
to
fossil
fuels.
Photocatalysts
must
be
sufficiently
robust,
competent,
productive
toward
harnessing
sunlight
in
order
utilize
solar
spectrum
for
maximal
output.
Herein,
we
have
fabricated
MgIn2S4/UiO-66-NH2
composite
a
facile
solvothermal
route
determined
its
efficacy
light-induced
H2
O2
generation
reactions
through
with
aid
of
different
sacrificial
agents.
Initially,
formation
pristine
materials
was
ascertained
by
PXRD,
FTIR,
etc.
Moreover,
sophisticated
morphological
characterization
techniques
(FESEM
HRTEM),
intricate
interaction
between
MgIn2S4
UiO-66-NH2
revealed.
Additionally,
XPS
studies
suggested
effective
individual
components
binding
energy
shifting
suggesting
transfer
electrons
from
Zr-MOF
MgIn2S4.
The
PL
electrochemical
aspects
supported
photogenerated
charge
segregation
prepared
leading
superior
outputs.
Amidst
composites
(3,
5,
7
wt
%)
MgIn2S4/UiO-66-NH2,
5
%
or
UM-2
displays
optimal
performances
493.8
258.6
μmol
h-1
(4-fold
greater
than
UiO-66-NH2),
respectively.
nanocomposite's
enhanced
performance
is
indeed
consequence
coadjuvant
among
that
transpires
Z-scheme-mediated
enabling
exciton
channelization.
inherited
remarkable
framework
stability
parent
Zr-MOF,
insertion
had
negligible
impact
on
integrity.
This
work
will
offer
valuable
model
developing
robust
Zr-MOF-based
nanocomposite
photocatalysts
evaluating
their
redox
reactions.
Langmuir,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
39(11), P. 4071 - 4081
Published: March 11, 2023
Exploring
a
covalent
organic
framework
(COF)
material
as
an
efficient
metal-free
photocatalyst
and
adsorbent
for
the
removal
of
pollutants
from
contaminated
water
is
very
challenging
in
context
sustainable
chemistry.
Herein,
we
report
new
porous
crystalline
COF,
C6-TRZ-TPA
via
segregation
donor-acceptor
moieties
through
extended
Schiff
base
condensation
between
tris(4-formylphenyl)amine
4,4',4″-(1,3,5-triazine-2,4,6-triyl)trianiline.
This
COF
displayed
Brunauer-Emmett-Teller
(BET)
surface
area
1058
m2
g-1
with
pore
volume
0.73
cc
g-1.
Again,
π-conjugation,
presence
heteroatoms
throughout
framework,
narrow
band
gap
2.2
eV,
all
these
features
collectively
work
environmental
remediation
two
different
perspectives:
it
could
harness
solar
energy
clean-up,
where
has
been
explored
robust
wastewater
treatment
iodine
capture.
In
our
endeavor
treatment,
have
conducted
photodegradation
rose
bengal
(RB)
methylene
blue
(MB)
model
since
are
extremely
toxic,
health
hazard,
bioaccumulative
nature.
The
catalyst
showed
high
catalytic
efficiency
99%
towards
degradation
250
parts
per
million
(ppm)
RB
solution
80
min
under
visible
light
irradiation
rate
constant
0.05
min-1.
Further,
found
to
be
excellent
efficiently
adsorbed
radioactive
its
well
vapor
phase.
exhibits
rapid
capturing
tendency
outstanding
uptake
capacity
4832
mg
Energy & Environmental Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
17(14), P. 4907 - 4928
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Recent
studies
on
enhancing
charge
carrier
behavior
through
electric
effects
for
efficient
photocatalysis
are
summarized,
evaluating
the
in-depth
function
of
these
effects.
This
provides
unique
perspectives
to
optimize
photocatalytic
processes.
The Journal of Physical Chemistry C,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
128(5), P. 1921 - 1935
Published: Jan. 25, 2024
The
design
and
development
of
a
multiheterostructure
interface
signifies
promising
route
to
overcome
the
drawbacks
single-component
traditional
heterostructured
photocatalysts.
Herein,
one-dimensional
(1D)/two-dimensional
(2D)/2D
heterostructure,
α-MnO2@B/O-g-C3N4/d-Ti3C2,
is
constructed
by
facile
two-step
synthesis
method
ensure
charge
separation
utilized
for
photocatalytic
H2O2
production
H2
evolution.
formation
individual
materials
nanohybrids
as
well
1D/2D/2D
interfacial
interaction
ascertained
X-ray
diffraction,
Raman,
electron
microscopy
studies,
respectively.
5-MX/MBOCN
shows
optimum
(2846.4
μmol
h–1
g–1)
with
10%
ethanol
evolution
(897.2
h–1),
which
is,
respectively,
2.5
1.6
times
higher
than
that
binary
MBOCN
counterpart.
greater
cathodic
current
density
from
linear
sweep
voltammetry,
hindered
recombination
electrochemical
impedance
spectroscopy
photoluminescence
measurement,
better
photodurability
all
systematically
demonstrated
improved
performance.
mechanistic
investigation
in
ternary
hybrid,
electrons
flow
MnO2
boron-doped
g-C3N4
through
Z-scheme
dynamics
then
d-MXene
surface,
acts
cocatalyst.
transfer
corroborated
time-resolved
photoluminescence,
cyclic
voltametric
analysis,
trapping
experiment,
ESR
analysis.
This
work
instigates
high-efficiency
cocatalyst-integrated
photocatalyst
strong
high
redox
ability
solar
chemical
energy
conversion.