Multifunctional MOF ‐Based Photocatalysis

Abstract

Abstract The ever‐increasing global demand for energy has stimulated a new wave of research activities on efficient solar energy utilization. Photocatalysis is a promising pathway in the direct transformation of solar energy to chemical energy. Metal–organic frameworks (MOFs), a new class of porous crystalline materials, have emerged as intriguing photocatalytic materials owing to their unique structure properties such as high surface area, tunable but uniform cavities, and tailorable chemistry. In this chapter, we summarize the recent development of the applications of MOFs in photocatalysis, including hydrogen evolution, CO 2 reduction, organic transformations, and environmental remediation, in which MOFs act as photocatalysts, cocatalysts, or supports for homogeneous photoactive complexes. At the end of this chapter, personal perspectives on the opportunities and limitations of using MOFs in photocatalysis are also shared.