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Titanium coordination compounds: from discrete metal complexes to metal-organic frameworks
Hala Assi1, Georges Mouchaham, Nathalie Steunou
1Institut Lavoisier, UMR CNRS 8180, Université de Versailles St-Quentin en Yvelines, Université Paris Saclay, 45 Avenue des Etats-Unis, 78035 Versailles Cedex, France.
Chemical Society Reviews
|May 25, 2017
Summary
Titanium-based metal-organic frameworks (Ti-MOFs) show great promise in photocatalysis and optoelectronics. This review highlights recent advances in synthesizing these challenging materials and their photoredox applications.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Inorganic Chemistry
- Photocatalysis
Background:
- Titanium-based metal-organic frameworks (Ti-MOFs) are highly sought after for applications in photocatalysis and optoelectronics due to their unique properties.
- The synthesis of Ti-MOFs is challenging, often resulting in limited control over their chemical composition and crystalline structure, leading to scarcity.
- Existing titanium coordination compounds and titanium oxo-clusters also exhibit promising photoredox properties.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a comprehensive overview of recent advancements in the field of titanium-based metal-organic frameworks (Ti-MOFs).
- To focus on successful synthetic strategies that overcome the challenges associated with titanium ion reactivity.
- To discuss the promising photoredox properties of Ti-MOFs and related titanium compounds.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing literature on titanium coordination compounds and metal-organic frameworks.
- Analysis of successful synthetic methodologies for controlling titanium ion reactivity and crystallization.
- Examination of the photoredox properties of reported titanium-based materials.
Main Results:
- Despite synthetic challenges, significant progress has been made in developing Ti-MOFs and related titanium materials.
- Several synthetic strategies have been identified to effectively manage titanium's reactivity, enabling the formation of crystalline porous coordination polymers.
- These titanium-based materials demonstrate considerable potential for photocatalytic and optoelectronic applications.
Conclusions:
- The review underscores the growing importance and potential of Ti-MOFs and titanium oxo-clusters in advanced material applications.
- Successful synthetic approaches are crucial for unlocking the full potential of these materials.
- Further research into Ti-MOFs promises exciting developments in photocatalysis and optoelectronics.
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