MOFs-Based Catalysts Supported Chemical Conversion of CO2

Abstract

The dramatic increase in atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO₂) concentrations has attracted human attention and many strategies about converting CO₂ into high-value chemicals have been put forward. Metal–organic frameworks (MOFs), as a class of versatile materials, have been widely used in CO₂ capture and chemical conversion, due to their unique porosity, multiple active centers and good stability and recyclability. Herein, we focused on the processes of chemical conversion of CO₂ by MOFs-based catalysts, including the coupling reactions of epoxides, aziridines or alkyne molecules, CO₂ hydrogenation, and other CO₂ conversion reactions. The synthesized methods and high catalytic activity of MOFs-based materials were also analyzed systematically. Finally, a brief perspective on feasible strategies is presented to improve the catalytic activity of novel MOFs-based materials and explore the new CO₂ conversion reactions.