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Abstract The field of sustainable heterogeneous catalysis is evolving rapidly, with a strong emphasis on developing catalysts that enhance efficiency. Among various heterogeneous photocatalysts, metal‐organic frameworks (MOFs) have gained significant attention for their exceptional performance in photocatalytic reactions. In this context, contrary to the conventional homogeneous iridium or ruthenium‐based photocatalysts, which face significant challenges in terms of availability, cost, scalability, and recyclability, a new Ba/Ti MOF (ACM‐4) is developed as a heterogeneous catalyst that can mimic/outperform the conventional photocatalysts, offering a more sustainable solution for efficient chemical processes. Its redox potential and triplet energy are comparable to or higher than the conventional catalysts, organic dyes, and metal semiconductors, enabling its use in both electron transfer and energy transfer applications. It facilitates a broad range of coupling reactions involving pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and natural products, and is compatible with various transition metals such as nickel, copper, cobalt, and palladium as co‐catalysts. The effectiveness of the ACM‐4 as a photocatalyst is supported by comprehensive material studies, photophysical, and recycling experiments. These significant findings underscore the potential of ACM‐4 as a highly versatile and cost‐effective photoredox catalyst, providing a sustainable, one‐material solution for efficient chemical processes.
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KAUST Catalysis Center (KCC) King Abdullah University of Science and Technology Thuwal 23955‐6900 Saudi Arabia
KAUST Catalysis Center (KCC) Advanced Catalytic Materials (ACM) King Abdullah University of Science and Technology Thuwal 23955‐6900 Saudi Arabia
Imaging and Characterization Department KAUST Core Labs King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) Thuwal 23955 Saudi Arabia
Functional Materials Design, Discovery and Development Research Group (FMD3) Division of Physical Sciences and Engineering King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) Thuwal 23955‐6900 Saudi Arabia
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry University of Oregon Eugene OR 97403 USA
Funding
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology