Fluorine-induced enhancement of the photocatalytic activity in Ti-based Metal-Organic Frameworks
JOURNAL OF CATALYSIS(2024)
Abstract
Defect engineering has emerged as a promising strategy to enhance the photocatalytic properties of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs). In this study, we investigate the influence of the introduction of defects into a Tibased MOF, ACM-1, on its photocatalytic activity for hydrogen evolution reaction. Through solid-state NMR and XPS analysis, we define the structural defects as a fluoride inclusion. Our results demonstrate a remarkable 5-fold increase in photocatalytic activity compared to pristine ACM-1. Density functional theory (DFT) calculations reveal that the presence of fluorine atoms stabilizes titanium orbitals, leading to a reduced band gap. This reduction in the band gap is identified as the key mechanism underlying the enhanced photocatalytic activity. Our findings highlight the efficacy of defect engineering through TFA-mediated fluoride inclusion in improving the photocatalytic performance of Ti-based MOF ACM-1.
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Key words
Metal -organic frameworks,Photocatalysis,Fluorine,Titanium,Hydrogen
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