Environmental Chemistry Letters,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
21(1), P. 447 - 477
Published: Sept. 19, 2022
Abstract
Metal–organic
frameworks
are
porous
polymeric
materials
formed
by
linking
metal
ions
with
organic
bridging
ligands.
used
as
sensors,
catalysts
for
transformations,
biomass
conversion,
photovoltaics,
electrochemical
applications,
gas
storage
and
separation,
photocatalysis.
Nonetheless,
many
actual
metal–organic
present
limitations
such
toxicity
of
preparation
reagents
components,
which
make
unusable
food
pharmaceutical
applications.
Here,
we
review
the
structure,
synthesis
properties
cyclodextrin-based
that
could
be
in
bioapplications.
Synthetic
methods
include
vapor
diffusion,
microwave-assisted,
hydro/solvothermal,
ultrasound
techniques.
The
diffusion
method
can
produce
framework
crystals
particle
sizes
ranging
from
200
nm
to
400
μm.
Applications
comprise
packaging,
drug
delivery,
adsorbents,
membranes.
Cyclodextrin-based
showed
loading
efficacy
bioactive
compounds
3.29
97.80%.
Chemical Society Reviews,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
51(7), P. 2444 - 2490
Published: Jan. 1, 2022
As
a
new
generation
of
porous
materials,
organic
polymers
(POPs),
have
recently
emerged
as
powerful
platform
heterogeneous
photocatalysis.
POPs
are
constructed
using
extensive
synthesis
methodologies,
with
various
functional
units
being
connected
via
high-energy
covalent
bonds.
This
review
systematically
presents
the
recent
advances
in
for
visible-light
driven
transformations.
Herein,
we
firstly
summarize
common
construction
strategies
POP-based
photocatalysts
based
on
two
major
approaches:
pre-design
and
post-modification;
secondly,
categorize
methods
reaction
types
constructing
POPs.
We
then
classify
introduce
specific
reactions
current
light-driven
POP-mediated
Finally,
outline
state
development
problems
faced
transformations
by
POPs,
present
some
perspectives
to
motivate
reader
explore
solutions
these
confront
challenges
process.
Chemical Reviews,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
123(9), P. 5347 - 5420
Published: April 12, 2023
Enzymatic
catalysis
has
fueled
considerable
interest
from
chemists
due
to
its
high
efficiency
and
selectivity.
However,
the
structural
complexity
vulnerability
hamper
application
potentials
of
enzymes.
Driven
by
practical
demand
for
chemical
conversion,
there
is
a
long-sought
quest
bioinspired
catalysts
reproducing
even
surpassing
functions
natural
As
nanoporous
materials
with
surface
areas
crystallinity,
metal-organic
frameworks
(MOFs)
represent
an
exquisite
case
how
enzymes
their
active
sites
are
integrated
into
porous
solids,
affording
heterogeneous
superior
stability
customizable
structures.
In
this
review,
we
comprehensively
summarize
advances
MOFs
catalysis,
discuss
design
principle
various
MOF-based
catalysts,
such
as
MOF-enzyme
composites
embedded
sites,
explore
utility
these
in
different
reactions.
The
advantages
enzyme
mimetics
also
highlighted,
including
confinement,
templating
effects,
functionality,
comparison
homogeneous
supramolecular
catalysts.
A
perspective
provided
potential
solutions
addressing
current
challenges
MOF
catalysis.
Deleted Journal,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
1, P. e9120006 - e9120006
Published: May 12, 2022
Organic
synthesis
driven
by
heterogeneous
catalysis
is
a
central
research
theme
to
both
fundamental
and
industrial
production
of
fine
chemicals.
However,
the
employment
stoichiometric
strong
oxidizing
or
reducing
reagents
(e.g.,
K2Cr2O7
LiAlH4)
harsh
reaction
conditions
high
temperature
pressure)
always
leads
products
overreaction
other
by-product
residues
salt
acid
waste).
Thus
poor
control
product
selectivity
tremendous
energy
consumption
result
in
urgent
demand
develop
novel
technologies
for
catalysis.
Given
current
global
development
CO2
reduction
sustainable
utilization,
one
promising
protocol
photocatalysis.
It
enables
solar-to-chemical
conversion
under
mild
room
temperature,
ambient
pressure,
air
as
oxidant)
offers
unique
pathways
improved
control.
To
accurately
tailor
desired
products,
electronic
structure
positions
valence-band
maximum
conduction-band
minimum),
geometric
nanorod,
nanosheet,
porous
morphology),
surface
chemical
micro-environment
vacancy
sites
co-catalysts)
photocatalysts
require
rational
design
construction.
In
this
review,
we
will
briefly
analyze
some
effective
photocatalytic
systems
with
excellent
regulation
ability
organic
transformations
(mainly
oxidation
types)
visible
light
irradiation,
put
forward
opinions
on
optimal
fabrication
nanostructured
realize
selective
synthesis.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
35(39)
Published: July 8, 2023
While
the
microenvironment
around
catalytic
sites
is
recognized
to
be
crucial
in
thermocatalysis,
its
roles
photocatalysis
remain
subtle.
In
this
work,
a
series
of
sandwich-structured
metal-organic
framework
(MOF)
composites,
UiO-66-NH2
@Pt@UiO-66-X
(X
means
functional
groups),
rationally
constructed
for
visible-light
photocatalytic
H2
production.
By
varying
─X
groups
UiO-66-X
shell,
Pt
and
photosensitive
core
can
simultaneously
modulated.
Significantly,
MOF
composites
with
identical
light
absorption
loading
present
distinctly
different
production
rates,
following
group
sequence
─H
>
─Br
─NA
(naphthalene)
─OCH3
─Cl
─NO2
.
@Pt@UiO-66-H
demonstrates
rate
up
2708.2
µmol
g-1
h-1
,
≈222
times
that
@Pt@UiO-66-NO2
Mechanism
investigations
suggest
variation
balance
charge
separation
proton
reduction
ability
Pt,
leading
an
optimal
activity
at
equilibrium
point.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
62(30)
Published: May 31, 2023
Abstract
The
conversion
of
industrial
exhaust
gases
nitrogen
oxides
into
high‐value
products
is
significantly
meaningful
for
global
environment
and
human
health.
And
green
synthesis
amino
acids
vital
biomedical
research
sustainable
development
mankind.
Herein,
we
demonstrate
an
innovative
approach
converting
nitric
oxide
(NO)
to
a
series
α‐amino
(over
13
kinds)
through
electrosynthesis
with
α‐keto
over
self‐standing
carbon
fiber
membrane
CoFe
alloy.
essential
leucine
exhibits
high
yield
115.4
μmol
h
−1
corresponding
Faradaic
efficiency
32.4
%,
gram
can
be
obtained
within
24
hours
in
lab
as
well
ultra‐long
stability
(>240
h)
the
catalyst,
which
could
convert
NO
NH
2
OH
rapidly
attacking
acid
subsequent
hydrogenation
form
acid.
In
addition,
this
method
also
suitable
other
sources
including
gaseous
or
liquidus
3
−
.
Therefore,
work
not
only
presents
promising
prospects
from
gas
nitrate‐laden
waste
water
products,
but
has
significant
implications
synthetizing
catalytic
science.
ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
17(7), P. 6687 - 6697
Published: March 17, 2023
The
electrochemical
synthesis
of
ammonia
is
highly
dependent
on
the
coupling
reaction
between
nitrate
and
water,
for
which
an
electrocatalyst
with
a
multifunctional
interface
anticipated
to
promote
deoxygenation
hydrogenation
water.
Herein,
by
engineering
surface
bimetallic
Ni/Co-MOFs
(NiCoBDC)
hydrogen-substituted
graphdiyne
(HsGDY),
hybrid
nanoarray
NiCoBDC@HsGDY
has
been
achieved
toward
scale-up
nitrate-to-ammonia
conversion.
On
one
hand,
partial
electron
transfers
from
Ni2+
coordinatively
unsaturated
Co2+
NiCoBDC,
not
only
promotes
*NO3
but
also
activates
water-dissociation
*H
Ni2+.
other
conformal
coated
HsGDY
facilitates
both
electrons
NO3-
ions
gathering
NiCoBDC
HsGDY,
moves
forward
rate-determining
step
*N
*H2O
Co2+.
As
result,
such
delivers
high
NH3
yield
rates
Faradaic
efficiency
above
90%
over
wide
potential
pH
windows.
When
assembled
into
galvanic
Zn-NO3-
battery,
power
density
3.66
mW
cm-2
achieved,
suggesting
its
in
area
aqueous
Zn-based
batteries.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
145(30), P. 16498 - 16507
Published: July 21, 2023
As
a
unique
class
of
modular
nanomaterials,
metal-organic
framework
(MOF)
nanoparticles
have
attracted
widespread
interest
for
use
in
various
fields
because
their
diverse
chemical
functionalities,
intrinsic
microporosity,
and
three-dimensional
(3D)
nanoarchitectures.
However,
endowing
MOF
nanomaterials
with
precisely
controlled
structural
symmetries
hierarchical
macro/mesoporosities
remains
formidable
challenge
the
researchers.
Herein,
we
report
facile
noncentrosymmetric
pore-induced
anisotropic
assembly
strategy
to
prepare
series
3D
dendritic
(UiO-66)
highly
controllable
macro/meso/microporosities.
The
synthetic
route
these
depends
on
nucleation
spherical
nanocones
center-radial
channels
oriented
growth
isotropic
nanospheres
through
continuous
increase
radius
solid
angle.
This
enables
fabrication
asymmetric
nanostructures
abundant
geometries
porous
structures
by
regulating
concentration
amphiphilic
triblock
copolymer
templates.
Furthermore,
average
pore
diameter
resultant
can
be
systematically
manipulated
wide
range
from
35
130
nm
finely
tuning
reaction
temperature.
Meanwhile,
also
extended
synthesize
other
similar
architectures.
Compared
microporous
UiO-66
nanocrystals,
macro/meso/microporosities
show
enhanced
catalytic
activity
CO2
cycloaddition
reaction.
methodology
provides
new
insights
into
rational
construction
sophisticated
open
hierarchically
MOFs
many
potential
applications.