Analysis of Electrocatalytic Metal-Organic Frameworks

Overview

Journal Coord Chem Rev

Specialty Chemistry

Date 2020 Jun 6

PMID 32499663

Citations 15

Authors

Brian D McCarthy

Anna M Beiler

Ben A Johnson

Timofey Liseev

Ashleigh T Castner

Sascha Ott

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Abstract

The electrochemical analysis of molecular catalysts for the conversion of bulk feedstocks into energy-rich clean fuels has seen dramatic advances in the last decade. More recently, increased attention has focused on the characterization of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) containing well-defined redox and catalytically active sites, with the overall goal to develop structurally stable materials that are industrially relevant for large-scale solar fuel syntheses. Successful electrochemical analysis of such materials draws heavily on well-established homogeneous techniques, yet the nature of solid materials presents additional challenges. In this tutorial-style review, we cover the basics of electrochemical analysis of electroactive MOFs, including considerations of bulk stability, methods of attaching MOFs to electrodes, interpreting fundamental electrochemical data, and finally electrocatalytic kinetic characterization. We conclude with a perspective of some of the prospects and challenges in the field of electrocatalytic MOFs.

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