Application of MOF Material Modification Strategy in Electrolysis of Water

Jiachao Yan

doi:10.6919/ICJE.202603_12(3).0005

Authors

Jiachao Yan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.6919/ICJE.202603_12(3).0005

Keywords:

MOFs Materials; Electrolytic Water; Material Modification.

Abstract

As a key component of sustainable hydrogen production technology, electrocatalytic water decomposition has promoted the development of various catalysts. Metal organic frameworks (MOFs) have become potential candidate catalysts for oxygen evolution reaction (OER) and hydrogen evolution reaction (HER). However, MOFs materials face challenges related to stability, conductivity and scalability. This review systematically summarizes the basic chemical reactions and reaction mechanisms of electrolytic water reaction, deeply analyzes the application of MOFs materials in electrolytic water, and finally puts forward suggestions for the structural modification strategy of MOFs materials in the future.

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