Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs) and Its Applications
Keywords:
MOFs, PHOTOELECTRODES, water split, carbon dioxide reductionAbstract
Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and MOF-derived materials have emerged as promising candidates for photoelectrochemical applications due to their unique properties, such as high surface area, tunable pore size, and efficient charge transport. In this thesis, we explore the use of MOFs and MOF-derived materials as photoelectrodes and catalysts for water splitting and CO2 reduction reactions.
Chapter 1 provides an introduction to the background of the research problem and the objectives of the thesis. Chapter 2 reviews the literature on MOFs and MOF-derived materials, including their synthesis, properties, and applications in photoelectrochemical devices. The chapter covers topics such as the design and synthesis of MOFs, the use of MOFs as photoelectrodes, and MOF-derived materials for CO2 reduction reactions.
Chapter 3 presents the experimental methods and procedures used in this study, including the synthesis and characterization of MOFs and MOF-derived materials, and the electrochemical measurements of photoelectrodes and catalysts. The chapter also describes the procedures for testing the performance of the photoelectrodes and catalysts for water splitting and CO2 reduction reactions.
Chapter 4 presents the results of the photoelectrochemical studies on MOF-based photoelectrodes for water splitting reactions. The chapter discusses the effects of different parameters, such as the morphology of the MOFs and the electrolyte used, on the performance of the photoelectrodes.
Chapter 5 presents the results of the studies on MOF-derived catalysts for CO2 reduction
reactions. The chapter discusses the effects of different catalysts and reaction conditions on the conversion of CO2 to useful products such as methane and ethylene.
Overall, this thesis demonstrates the potential of MOFs and MOF-derived materials for photoelectrochemical applications, and provides valuable insights into the design and optimization of MOF-based photoelectrodes and catalysts for sustainable energy conversion.
