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Publication date: 15 April 2017
Source:Coordination Chemistry Reviews, Volume 337
Author(s): Shu-Na Zhao, Xue-Zhi Song, Shu-Yan Song, Hong-jie Zhang
Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), as novel developing porous crystalline materials, are promising candidates in the field of heterogeneous catalysis because of their high surface area, diverse structures, low densities, adjusted pore sizes, etc. Recently, increasing attention has focused on developing MOF-supported/derived materials as heterogeneous catalysts. In this review, we present the recent development of MOFs as supports or precursors in the preparation of various functional nanomaterials for heterogeneous catalytic reactions including electrocatalysis, organocatalysis, and photocatalysis. Here, we present a comprehensive discussion on the recent progress and the rational design of MOF-supported or derived heterogeneous catalysts to provide insights into the future development of novel and highly efficient heterogeneous catalysts.

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