Work

Zirconium-Containing Metal–Organic Frameworks (MOFs) as Catalysts for Biomass Conversion

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: In this work, we review some illustrative examples to evidence the potential of two archetypal Zr-containing MOFs, UiO-66 and MOF-808, as heterogeneous catalysts for converting biomass-derived products into valuable chemicals. The reactions are organized in three blocks, depending on the biomass source: carbohydrates, lipids, and other sources. Through this review, we will show that the chemical properties of these two Zr-MOFs are significantly different in terms of the nature and strength of acid sites, which largely depends on the number of missing linker defects of the solid and its hydration state. While hydrated UiO-66 bears relatively strong Brønsted-induced acid sites, dehydrated MOF-808 is more than competent as a Lewis acid catalyst. Therefore, we will pick one or the other catalyst depending on the particular demands of the catalytic transformation that we want to carry out.

Source: Applied Sciences

DOI: 10.3390/app15052609

Authors: Anastasia Rapeyko, Francesc X. Llabrés i Xamena

Institutions: Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas, Instituto de Tecnología Química, Universitat Politècnica de València

Language: English

Topic: Metal-Organic Frameworks: Synthesis and Applications

Subfield: Inorganic Chemistry

Field: Chemistry

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Affordable and clean energy

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,896