Optimizing the piezocatalytic hydrogen production activity of metal–organic frameworks through precise defect engineering

Journal of Materials Chemistry A 2026

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Authors: Bing Wang, Zhen Sun, Jiahui Chen, Jiayin Ye, Abhinandan Kumar, Peng Ren, Guan Zhang, Jin Zhang
DOI: 10.1039/d5ta10240e
Cited by: 3
References: 61

Abstract

The introduction of defects in UiO-66 MOFs improves the charge separation and polarization, leading to a stronger piezoelectric response and thus a higher piezocatalytic hydrogen generation efficiency compared with their pristine counterparts.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Metal-Organic Frameworks: Synthesis and Applications Advanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting Materials Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques

Publication details

Journal / source
Journal of Materials Chemistry A
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
14
Issue
28
Pages
18291–18306
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN