MOFs uniquely combine metal-atom centers and developed organic-based structures. Both features are attractive for catalysis. However, their isolating nature prevents them from effective use in electrocatalysis processes. Modifying the chemical structure to gain electric conductivity often harms its natural advantages. In this study, Borenstein et al. present a new approach to overcoming the non-conductivity of MOF b growing MOF nanoparticles in a conductive carbon host. The host’s porosity controls the MOF nanoparticles’ size and their electric properties while preserving their structure. As a result, the composition efficiently electro-catalyzes carbon dioxide into formic acid at low overpotentials.
- Krishnamoorthy Sathiyan
- Asmita Dutta
- Arie Borenstein
