Preparation and Application of MOF on MOF Photocatalyst

Fei Chen; Chenxi Gao; Jiakun He; Yamei Zhang; Lei Chen; Xiang Zhao; Shujuan Xiao

doi:10.63313/AERpc.9044

Authors

Fei Chen College of Materials Science and Engineering, North China University of Science and Technology, Tangshan, China Author
Chenxi Gao College of Materials Science and Engineering, North China University of Science and Technology, Tangshan, China Author
Jiakun He College of Materials Science and Engineering, North China University of Science and Technology, Tangshan, China Author
Yamei Zhang College of Materials Science and Engineering, North China University of Science and Technology, Tangshan, China Author
Lei Chen College of Materials Science and Engineering, North China University of Science and Technology, Tangshan, China Author
Xiang Zhao College of Materials Science and Engineering, North China University of Science and Technology, Tangshan, China Author
Shujuan Xiao College of Materials Science and Engineering, North China University of Science and Technology, Tangshan, China Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.63313/AERpc.9044

Keywords:

MOF-on-MOF, Metal-organic skeletal material, photocatalyst

Abstract

This review summarizes the preparation methods of MOF-on-MOF materials and their application progress in the field of photocatalysis. It highlights the unique advantages of such materials in photocatalytic applications and discusses their application examples in areas including environmental remediation, energy conversion, photoelectrochemistry, and the development of antibacterial materials. Finally, it outlines the main challenges currently facing MOF-on-MOF photocatalytic systems and provides an outlook on their future research directions in the field of photocatalysis.

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