Metal–Organic Framework Catalysts: Celebrating a Nobel Prize and Forging Future Developments and Applications
A special issue of Catalysts (ISSN 2073-4344). This special issue belongs to the section "Catalytic Materials".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2026 | Viewed by 1077
Special Issue Editors
Interests: organometallics; MOFs; POPs; catalysis; electrocatalysis; photocatalysis; carbon dioxide utilization; ROP; olefin metathesis; water splitting
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Interests: green chemistry; biorefinery; CO2 utilization; MOFs; organometallic chemistry; surface organometallics; porous materials
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The awarding of the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry to Professor Omar M. Yaghi for his pioneering work on metal–organic frameworks has highlighted the transformative impact of this class of materials in a spectacular manner. MOFs, with their extraordinary porosity, structural diversity, and tunable functionality, have cemented their role as a cornerstone of modern materials science and catalysis. This Special Issue seeks to celebrate this landmark achievement and showcase the dynamic future of MOFs as advanced catalysts.
Building on the foundational principles recognized by the Nobel Committee, this Special Issue will focus on the application and development of MOFs in heterogeneous catalysis. Their design allows for unparalleled control over active sites, leading to superior activity, selectivity, and stability in reactions ranging from organic transformations and polymerization to energy-conversion processes like photocatalysis and electrocatalysis. The recyclability and reduced environmental footprint of MOF catalysts further align with the pressing goals of sustainable chemistry.
We invite contributions that explore the following topics:
- Novel design, synthesis, and post-synthetic modification of MOF catalysts;
- Advanced characterization and mechanistic studies of catalysis in MOFs;
- Applications in thermo-, photo-, and electrocatalysis for energy and sustainability;
- MOF-derived materials (e.g., carbon composites, single-atom catalysts) for catalytic applications;
- Asymmetric catalysis and enzyme–MOF hybrid systems;
- Scale-up, stability, and industrial perspectives;
- Further areas for development (perspectives).
Prof. Dr. Francis Verpoort
Dr. Banothile C. E. Makhubela
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- metal–organic frameworks (MOFs)
- heterogeneous catalysis
- sustainable chemistry
- advanced characterization
- energy conversion (covering photo-, electro-, and thermocatalysis)
- industrial applications
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