MOF-based Materials for Electrochemical Reduction of Carbon Dioxide

Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), including zeolitic imidazolate frameworks (ZIFs) and copper-based MOFs, have shown great promise as electrocatalysts for the CO2 reduction reaction (CO2RR)(1,2). This study investigates the correlation between MOF structure and CO2RR product selectivity using a series of MOFs, including ZIF-8, ZIF-67, and a Cu-based MOF, synthesized via a green, steam-assisted dry-gel method(3). By examining these materials, we aim to elucidate the key structural features that govern the selective generation of specific CO2RR products. The diverse product distributions observed highlight the potential of MOF-based electrocatalysts for targeted CO2 conversion. This work contributes to the fundamental understanding of structure-property relationships in MOF electrocatalysts synthesized through sustainable routes, ultimately guiding the design of more efficient and selective materials for sustainable chemical synthesis.