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Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Inorganic Chemistry
  • Photocatalysis

Background:

  • Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) offer tunable properties for diverse applications.
  • Indium-based materials are explored for their unique electronic and luminescent characteristics.
  • Efficient photocatalysts are crucial for sustainable hydrogen production via water splitting.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To synthesize and characterize a novel indium-based metal-organic framework (In-MOF).
  • To investigate the potential of the as-prepared In-MOF as a photocatalyst for hydrogen production from water splitting.

Main Methods:

  • Construction of an indium-based metal-organic framework using an In(III) center and a functional tetracarboxylic acid.
  • Structural characterization using single-crystal and powder X-ray diffraction, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, and thermogravimetric analysis.
  • Evaluation of photocatalytic activity for H2 production from water splitting.

Main Results:

  • Successful synthesis of a 3D porous In-MOF with open-coordinated nodes.
  • Characterization confirmed the unique structure and properties of the In-MOF.
  • The In-MOF exhibited a H2 evolution efficiency of 777.65 μmol g⁻¹ h⁻¹.

Conclusions:

  • The synthesized In-MOF is a promising photocatalyst for hydrogen production.
  • The material's suitable band gap and structural features contribute to its photocatalytic performance.
  • This study highlights the potential of indium-based MOFs in renewable energy applications.