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HKUST-1 as a Heterogeneous Catalyst for the Synthesis of Vanillin
Published on: July 23, 2016
Recent advances in hydrogen-bonded organic frameworks (HOFs) for catalysis
Yong Gao1,2, Tianqi Liu1, Hongmei Chen1
1Wenzhou Key Laboratory of Novel Optoelectronic and Nano Materials, Institute of Wenzhou, Zhejiang University, 325006 Wenzhou, China. gaoyong@zju.edu.cn.
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Hydrogen-bonded organic frameworks (HOFs) constitute an emerging class of crystalline porous materials assembled from monomers via hydrogen bonding. These materials exhibit high porosity, chemical diversity and structural tunability, as well as excellent biocompatibility. This review presents a comprehensive overview of the self-assembly mechanisms of HOFs, as well as the strategies for designing functionalized HOFs and their nanocomposites. Emphasis is placed on the application of HOFs in various fields of heterogeneous catalysis, including photocatalysis, electrocatalysis, thermocatalysis, and biocatalysis. Furthermore, the current challenges and prospects of HOF-based catalysts are critically discussed.
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