Functional Coordination Polymers with Dual Catalytic Applications
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https://doi.org/10.71222/zvrb0y95Keywords:
coordination polymers, dual catalysis, metal-organic frameworks, heterogeneous catalysis, multifunctional materials, tandem reactionsAbstract
Functional coordination polymers have emerged as remarkable materials exhibiting dual catalytic capabilities that enable simultaneous or sequential transformations in complex reaction systems. These crystalline porous materials, constructed from metal ions or clusters connected by organic linkers, possess unique structural features including high surface areas, tunable pore environments, and diverse metal coordination sites that facilitate multiple catalytic functions. The integration of different catalytic functionalities within a single framework enables cascade reactions, tandem transformations, and multifunctional catalytic processes that would be difficult to achieve using conventional catalysts. This review examines the design principles underlying dual-functional coordination polymers, emphasizing how structural architecture, metal center selection, and ligand design contribute to multifunctional catalytic behavior. The synthetic strategies for creating coordination polymers with controlled dual functionalities are discussed, along with characterization approaches that reveal structure-activity relationships. Applications in various catalytic processes including organic transformations, environmental remediation, electrochemical reactions, and biomimetic catalysis are comprehensively analyzed. Special attention is given to systems demonstrating synergistic effects where dual functionalities enhance overall catalytic performance beyond simple additive contributions. The challenges associated with maintaining structural stability during catalytic processes and strategies for optimizing dual catalytic activities are addressed. This comprehensive analysis demonstrates that functional coordination polymers represent a powerful platform for developing advanced catalytic systems with multiple integrated functionalities.
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