Transport Phenomena: Challenges and Opportunities for Molecular Catalysis in Metal-Organic Frameworks.

ABSTRACT: Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are appealing heterogeneous support matrices that can stabilize molecular catalysts for the electrochemical conversion of small molecules. However, moving from a homogeneous environment to a porous film necessitates the transport of both charge and substrate to the catalytic sites in an efficient manner. This presents a significant challenge in the application of such materials at scale, since these two transport phenomena (charge and mass transport) would need to operate faster than the intrinsic catalytic rate in order for the system to function efficiently. Thus, understanding the fundamental kinetics of MOF-based molecular catalysis of electrochemical reactions is of crucial importance. In this Perspective, we quantitatively dissect the interplay between

SUBMITTER: Johnson BA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7366383 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature