MoS2@MOF composites: Design strategies and photocatalytic applications

The energy crisis and environmental reforms have spurred advancements in smart materials and composite design. Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are promising for photocatalytic applications due to their adjustable properties, but they face challenges with stability and conductivity. To overcome these limitations, researchers have turned to developing composite materials. One intriguing approach involves utilizing molybdenum disulfide (MoS2), a versatile two-dimensional transition-metal dichalcogenide, in combination with MOFs. By hybridizing MoS2 and MOFs, MoS2/MOF heterojunctions can be created, addressing the drawbacks of each material and introducing new functionalities. These MoS2@MOF composites exhibit high photochemical stability, broad light absorption and effective charge separation efficiency compared to pure MOFs. While this field is still in its early stages, the promising results obtained strongly indicate that these composite photocatalysts hold significant potential for practical applications. This article highlights the design strategies and photocatalytic applications of MoS2@MOF composites, while also discussing the potential and challenges in this research area.