journal article·2026-04

Recent Research Progress on Two‐Dimensional Organic Framework Materials for Electrocatalytic Carbon Dioxide Reduction Applications

Ying Guo, Haojie Yang, Renjie Song, Yukai Qiang, Yulong Dai, Xuetao Qin, Siwei Li

Small· Volume 22· Issue 20
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Abstract

ABSTRACT The electrocatalytic reduction of carbon dioxide represents a pivotal strategy for mitigating greenhouse gas emissions and producing value‐added chemicals. Two‐dimensional organic framework materials (e.g., 2D‐MOFs and 2D‐COFs) have emerged as promising catalysts due to their high specific surface area, tunable structures, surface modification capabilities, and accessible active sites. This review systematically summarizes recent advances in 2D organic framework materials for CO 2 RR, categorizing discussions by target products: carbon monoxide, methane, formic acid, and multi‐carbon compounds. Key structural design strategies‐including metal center engineering, ligand modification, layer number tuning, and catalytic system optimization ‐are critically evaluated to elucidate their impact on activity, selectivity, and stability. Despite progress, challenges persist in long‐term stability, low‐concentration CO 2 operation, and cost efficiency. Future directions emphasize “self‐healing” frame materials, composite frame materials, and machine learning‐guided design to advance industrial deployment.
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Research context

OpenAlex topics: CO2 Reduction Techniques and Catalysts · Covalent Organic Framework Applications · Carbon dioxide utilization in catalysis

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Affiliations

Xi'an Key Laboratory of Functional Organic Porous Materials School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Northwestern Polytechnical University Xi'an P. R. China

Shenzhen Research Institute of Northwestern Polytechnical University Shenzhen P. R. China

State Key Laboratory of Fluorine & Nitrogen Chemicals School of Chemical Engineering and Technology Xi'an Jiaotong University Xi'an P. R. China

Leibniz‐Institut für Katalyse e.V. Rostock Germany

Funding

National Natural Science Foundation of China · China Postdoctoral Science Foundation · Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation of Guangdong Province

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