CO2 Conversion via MOF-Based Catalysts

Metal–organic framework (MOF)-based catalysts have attracted significant attentions for their distinguished characteristics in CO2 conversion, such as very high surface area, recyclability, permanent porosity, and multiple active sites. Although numerous publications have emerged in recent years focusing on MOFs and their catalytic properties in CO2 conversion, this chapter specifically emphasizes the enhancement of MOF-based catalysts through micro/macrostructure and multicomponent design. The challenges encountered in MOFs-based CO2 conversion and the essential requirements for practical catalytic applications are addressed. A brief summary of strategies is provided for designing catalysts with desired microstructure, macrostructure, and multicomponent characteristics by using MOFs as precursors. The latest progresses in novel MOF and MOF-derived catalysts with complex structures, specific compositions, and improved MOF stability for CO2 conversion are also reviewed. The broad application prospects of MOF-based catalysts in CO2 conversion are introduced, including CO2 organic transformation, hydrogenation, photocatalysis, electrocatalysis, and photoelectroreduction. Moreover, the challenges faced in the practical application of MOF-based catalysts in CO2 conversion are presented, and the promising future directions are outlined.