Research

Hierarchically we will approach three general objectives

First, we aim to demonstrate that compared to classical inorganic semiconductors, MOFs can play a significant role as advanced porous photo-catalysts with tunable efficiency by chemical engineering of their optical activity and electrical conductivity. In parallel, we aim to exploit the combination of chemical stability, electrical conductivity and porosity deployed by these crystalline frameworks to unleash their potential in electroreduction CO2 reactions. Finally, we plan to go be-yond the state-of-the-art and use MOFs as crystalline platforms to template the growth, stabilise and characterise SNMCs directly into their pores by mastering the host-guest dynamical recognition processes involved. Also important, the PROMETEO excellence project recognises the potential of the pursued goals for direct transfer to industrial application. Accordingly, we also aim to adapt the synthesis of the MOF materials identified as more relevant into more efficient production methodologies that allow for efficient multi-gram synthesis with optimum cost.