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Recent Advances in Metal-Organic Framework Catalysts
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Recent Advances in Metal-Organic Framework Catalysts

A special issue of Catalysts (ISSN 2073-4344). This special issue belongs to the section "Catalysis in Organic and Polymer Chemistry".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 September 2025 | Viewed by 2858

Special Issue Editor

Dr. Junying Chen

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School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, China
Interests: photocatalysis; metal-organic framework; CO2 conversion

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and their derivatives have been widely utilized as efficient catalysts in many distinct areas including traditional organic transformation, photocatalysis, electrocatalysis, and biomimetic catalysis. In recent decades, the development of MOF and MOF-based catalysts has advanced rapidly, playing an important role in green and sustainable catalysis.

This Special Issue of Catalysts will provide an overview of recent advancements in MOFs and MOF-derived catalysts, aiming to highlight the advantages of MOFs in the above areas and provide potential solutions to the problems associated with future practical applications. Special attention will be paid to the use of novel catalytic mechanisms in a variety of reactions, intermediates, unique functionalization methods associated with the metal nodes or linkers of MOFs, guest–host interactions, and their synergistic effect between MOFs and incorporated components. This Special Issue aims to collect both original research and review papers that address these topics, with articles offering insights that are based on creative efforts and current challenges.

If you would like to submit papers for publication in this Special Issue or have any questions, please contact the in-house Editor, Mr. Ives Liu (ives.liu@mdpi.com).

Dr. Junying Chen
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • metal-organic frameworks
  • catalysis
  • photocatalysis
  • electrocatalysis
  • biomimetic catalysis
  • green catalysis
  • sustainable catalysis
  • energy conversion
  • thermal catalysis
  • catalytic mechanism

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Unveiling the Reaction Pathway of Oxidative Aldehyde Deformylation by a MOF-Based Cytochrome P450 Mimic
by Zehua Luo, Wentian Zhou, Junying Chen and Yingwei Li
Catalysts 2025, 15(5), 436; https://doi.org/10.3390/catal15050436 - 29 Apr 2025
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Understanding the reaction pathway of aldehyde deformylation catalyzed by natural enzymes has shown significance in developing synthetic methodologies and new catalysts in organic, biochemical, and medicinal chemistry. However, unlike other well-rationalized chemical processes catalyzed by cytochrome P450 (Cyt P450) superfamilies, the detailed mechanism [...] Read more.
Understanding the reaction pathway of aldehyde deformylation catalyzed by natural enzymes has shown significance in developing synthetic methodologies and new catalysts in organic, biochemical, and medicinal chemistry. However, unlike other well-rationalized chemical processes catalyzed by cytochrome P450 (Cyt P450) superfamilies, the detailed mechanism of the P450-catalyzed aldehyde deformylation is still controversial. Challenges lie in establishing synthetic models to decipher the reaction pathways, which normally are homogeneous systems for precisely mimicking the structure of the active sites in P450s. Herein, we report a heterogeneous Cyt P450 aromatase mimic based on a porphyrinic metal–organic framework (MOF) PCN-224. Through post-metalation of iron(II) triflate with the porphyrin unit, a five-coordinated FeII(Porp) compound could be afforded and isolated inside the resulting PCN-224(Fe) to mimic the heme active site in P450. This MOF-based P450 mimic could efficiently catalyze the oxidative deformylation of aldehydes to the corresponding ketones under room temperature using O2 as the sole oxidant and triethylamine as the electron source, analogous to the NADPH reductase. The catalyst could be completely recovered after the catalytic reaction without undergoing structural decomposition or compromising its reactivity, representing it as one of the most valid mimics of P450 aromatase from both the structural and functional aspects. A mechanistic study reveals a strong correlation between the catalytic activity and the Cα-H bond dissociation energy of the aldehyde substrates, which, in conjunction with various trapping experiments, confirms an unconventional mechanism initiated by hydrogen atom abstraction. Full article
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Research Progress on CO2 Capture and Catalytic Conversion of Metal-Organic Frameworks Materials
by Yang Lei, Yangzixuan Xiao, Xiaolin Chen, Wentao Zhang, Xue Yang, Hu Yang and De Fang
Catalysts 2025, 15(5), 421; https://doi.org/10.3390/catal15050421 - 24 Apr 2025
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The increase in CO2 emissions has been identified as a core driving factor in the intensification of the greenhouse effect. In order to achieve the dual-carbon vision, research on CO2 capture and its catalytic conversion is receiving growing attention. Due to [...] Read more.
The increase in CO2 emissions has been identified as a core driving factor in the intensification of the greenhouse effect. In order to achieve the dual-carbon vision, research on CO2 capture and its catalytic conversion is receiving growing attention. Due to the high chemical stability of CO2 itself, traditional separation technologies find it difficult to capture it onto catalysts. Currently, using hydrocarbons as carriers for catalytic reactions is the most common and efficient method. In recent years, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) have shown their irreplaceable importance in CO2 capture and catalytic conversion due to their unique adjustable and controllable pore structures and multiple active sites. This study integrates various classification criteria of MOFs, proposes a cooperative mechanism between metal doping and functional groups, and also reveals the CO2 capture and catalytic conversion processes. In addition, we have conducted an in-depth discussion on the future development of continuous-flow microreactor technology and provided performance and property relationship diagrams for multiple MOF series, offering valuable reference material for future research in related fields. Full article
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Advancements in Metal–Organic Framework Materials for Photocatalytic CO2 Reduction
by Jilong Zheng, Xueli Yan, Xiaojuan Guo, Xinyi Wang, Shanfa Tang and Maochang Liu
Catalysts 2025, 15(3), 208; https://doi.org/10.3390/catal15030208 - 21 Feb 2025
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In recent years, metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) have garnered significant attention as highly efficient catalysts for CO2 photoreduction, owing to their unique electronic configurations and exceptional CO2 adsorption properties. This review provides a comprehensive analysis of recent advancements in the design, synthesis, [...] Read more.
In recent years, metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) have garnered significant attention as highly efficient catalysts for CO2 photoreduction, owing to their unique electronic configurations and exceptional CO2 adsorption properties. This review provides a comprehensive analysis of recent advancements in the design, synthesis, and application of MOF-based photocatalysts for CO2 reduction. Following a concise overview of the fundamental properties of MOF materials, the review focuses on pure MOFs, highlighting the structural and functional roles of metal clusters and organic ligands. Subsequently, it explores into MOF-based composites, analyzing their compositional design, CO2 uptake capabilities, and photocatalytic efficiency. This review concludes by discussing the current challenges, future opportunities, and potential research directions for MOF photocatalysts in the field of CO2 conversion, offering valuable insights to advance this rapidly progressing field. Full article
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