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Synthesis of Single-Crystalline Core-Shell Metal-Organic Frameworks
Published on: February 10, 2023
Theoretical design of one-dimensional dual site metal-organic framework ribbons for the CO2RR
Zhen Feng1,2,3, Weihui Wang2, Xiangrui Ren2
1School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, School of Physics, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang, Henan 453007, China. fengzhen27@126.com.
Abstract:
Electrochemical conversion of carbon dioxide into value-added products shows promise for alleviating greenhouse gas emission and energy demands. Metal-organic framework (MOF) based materials provide a platform for the rational design of electrocatalysts for the CO2 reduction reaction (CO2RR). Herein, we designed a series of novel one-dimensional dual site metal-organic framework ribbons (TM2-MOF), and systematically explored their electronic structures and CO2RR catalytic performance using density functional theory calculations. Based on the calculated free energy of CO2 adsorption, it is found that these Sc2-MOF, Ti2-MOF, and V2-MOF monolayers could spontaneously adsorb CO2 molecules and activate them. Furthermore, thermodynamic free energy analysis revealed that the V2-MOF surface exhibits outstanding CO2RR catalytic performance with a limiting potential of -0.564 V. The innovative design of this material not only provides a theoretical basis for the development of high-efficiency catalysts for CO2 conversion but also offers a valuable reference for other types of electrocatalytic reactions.
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