MOFs-based catalysts supported chemical conversion of CO2

Abstract

The dramatic increase in atmospheric carbon dioxide ( CO2) concentrations has attracted human attention and many strategies about converting CO2 into high-value chemicals have been put forward. Metal–organic frameworks (MOFs), as a class of versatile materials, have been widely used in CO2 capture and chemical conversion, due to their unique porosity, multiple active centers and good stability and recyclability. Herein, we focused on the processes of chemical conversion of CO2 by MOFs-based catalysts, including the coupling reactions of epoxides, aziridines or alkyne molecules, CO2 hydrogenation, and other CO2 conversion reactions. The synthesized methods and high catalytic activity of MOFs-based materials were also analyzed systematically. Finally, a brief perspective on feasible strategies is presented to improve the catalytic activity of novel MOFs-based materials and explore the new CO2 conversion reactions.