Abstract :
Heterogeneous single-site catalysts consist of isolated, well-defined, active sites that are spatially
separated in a given solid and, ideally, structurally identical. In this review, the potential of metal–organic
frameworks (MOFs) and covalent organic frameworks (COFs) as platforms for the development of
heterogeneous single-site catalysts is reviewed thoroughly. In the first part of this article, synthetic
strategies and progress in the implementation of such sites in these two classes of materials are
discussed. Because these solids are excellent playgrounds to allow a better understanding of catalytic
functions, we highlight the most important recent advances in the modelling and spectroscopic
characterization of single-site catalysts based on these materials. Finally, we discuss the potential of MOFs
as materials in which several single-site catalytic functions can be combined within one framework along
with their potential as powerful enzyme-mimicking materials. The review is wrapped up with our personal
vision on future research directions.
Author/Authors :
Rogge, S. M. J. , Bavykina, A. , Hajek, J. , Garcia, H. , Olivos-Suarez, A. I. , Sepúlveda-Escribano, A. , Vimont, A. , Clet, G. , Bazin, P. , Kapteijn, F. , Daturi, M. , Ramos-Fernandez, E. V. , Llabrés i Xamena, F. X. , Van Speybroeck, V. , Gascon, J.
