Functionalized Organic Framework Catalysts: Driving Environmental Remediation and Renewable Energy Conversion

Dear Colleagues,

The design and engineering of functionalized organic frameworks—including metal–organic frameworks (MOFs), covalent organic frameworks (COFs), and hydrogen-bonded organic frameworks (HOFs)—have emerged as transformative strategies for developing next-generation catalysts. Their unique structural tunability, ultrahigh surface areas, and modular functionality enable unprecedented control over active sites, pore environments, and mass transport, making them ideal platforms for addressing critical challenges in environmental remediation and renewable energy conversion.

This Special Issue seeks to gather cutting-edge research on functionalized organic framework catalysts that push the boundaries of performance, stability, and scalability. We invite contributions spanning from molecular-level design principles to real-world applications, with particular emphasis on the following:

• Novel functionalization strategies (doping, hybridization, defect engineering, post-synthetic modification);
• Framework-based catalysts for pollutant degradation, CO₂ capture/conversion, and water purification;
• Photocatalytic and electrocatalytic systems for hydrogen evolution, fuel generation, and energy storage;
• Advanced characterization and theoretical modeling of catalytic mechanisms;
• Techno-economic analysis and scale-up considerations.

By spotlighting innovative breakthroughs, we aim to accelerate the translation of these versatile materials into sustainable technological solutions.

Dr. Bing Sun
Guest Editor

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