Metal-organic and porous organic framework in electrocatalytic water splitting

Abstract

The use of hydrogen as a clean and sustainable energy carrier is a desirable alternative to the use of fossil fuels. It is strongly anticipated that the development of superior electrocatalysts for boosting these processes will reduce their overpotentials and increase the accessibility of their practical applications. Metalorganic frameworks (MOFs) and Porous organic polymers (POPs) are gaining popularity as nonprecious alternatives to drive global water splitting due to their adaptable compositions, exceptional porosities, and ultrahigh surface areas. The use of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) for electrochemical water splitting has advanced rapidly in recent years. This article highlights the most significant findings from recent studies on designing advanced MOFs for enhancing electrochemical water splitting. Electrocatalysts based on metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and Porous organic polymers (POPs) get special consideration with regard to their structure-property relationships, production methods, and design principles. We anticipate that this study will be a valuable tool for advancing the development of MOF and POP-based electrocatalysts towards usable water splitting and will also offer insights into potential future energy technologies beyond water electrolysis.& COPY; 2023 The Korean Society of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry. Published by Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.