A p-type Ti(IV)-based metal-organic framework with visible-light photo-response

Chem Commun (Camb). 2014 Apr 14;50(29):3786-8. doi: 10.1039/c3cc49440c. Epub 2014 Feb 13.

Abstract

Here, we report a new Ti(IV)-based porous metal-organic framework (MOF) (NTU-9), which displayed strong absorption in the visible region with a bandgap of 1.72 eV. The electronic structure and bandgap were further investigated by DFT calculations. Photoelectrochemical studies indicated that NTU-9 is photoactive under visible light illumination (λ > 400 nm) and acts as a p-type semiconductor. The results demonstrated that Ti(IV)-based MOFs could be promising visible-light photocatalysts for energy conversion and environmental remediation.

MeSH terms

  • Catalysis
  • Light*
  • Organic Chemicals / chemistry*
  • Porosity
  • Semiconductors*
  • Titanium / chemistry*

Substances

  • Organic Chemicals
  • Titanium