Metal–organic frameworks and their catalytic applications

Abstract

Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), as a novel categories of porous and well crystalline materials, were gained significant interest in the current years. These materials offer practical implementations in different sectors, like hydrogen and carbon dioxide storage, catalysis and separation due to their superior porosity, great surface area and versatile framework. The current review outlines the existing state of the art in using MOFs as catalysts in various organic transformation processes and photocatalysis depending on the site form, with particular confirmation on the most recent techniques for increasing the active centers and modifying their performance, by deposition of metallic nanoparticles on its surface or within the pores. In addition, the substantial progress made in the production of various composites containing MOF with particular focus on preparation and catalytic applications was provided.

Keywords

• Metal organic frameworks
• MOFs
• MIL-101(Cr)
• Catalysis
• Organic transformation reactions
• Coordination compounds