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  • Photochemistry
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  • Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are promising for photoelectrochemical (PEC) applications due to their tunable structures.
  • Zr-based porphyrinic framework PCN-222 offers strong visible light absorption and robust Zr6 clusters.
  • Optimizing MOFs for efficient charge separation and transfer is crucial for enhanced PEC performance.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To tailor and optimize the photoelectrochemical (PEC) behavior of the PCN-222 metal-organic framework.
  • To investigate the effects of postsynthetic metal-node substitution (Ti), pore encapsulation (PTA), and charge-selective interfaces on PCN-222's PEC activity.
  • To enhance visible-light-driven applications such as CO2 reduction and hydrogen evolution.

Main Methods:

  • Postsynthetic modification of PCN-222 via metal-node substitution with Ti.
  • Encapsulation of phosphotungstic acid (PTA) within the MOF pores.
  • Integration of charge-selective interlayers (TiO2 and NiOx) between the FTO substrate and MOF films.
  • Characterization of photoelectrochemical performance across the visible light spectrum.

Main Results:

  • Modified PCN-222 materials exhibit photoelectrochemical activity across the entire visible range.
  • Partial substitution of Zr with Ti inverted the photocurrent from cathodic to anodic.
  • Encapsulation of PTA further enhanced anodic photocurrent.
  • Charge-selective interlayers significantly improved photocurrents by facilitating charge extraction and reducing recombination.
  • Cathodic photocurrent for PCN-222(Zr) increased sevenfold with a NiOx interlayer; TiO2 integration led to anodic photocurrent.

Conclusions:

  • A modular strategy effectively tailors MOF PEC behavior for enhanced performance.
  • Interfacial engineering with charge-selective layers is critical for optimizing charge extraction and minimizing recombination.
  • These findings provide a framework for designing advanced MOF-based photoelectrochemical devices.