Metal organic frameworks: Mastery in electroactivity for hydrogen and oxygen evolution reactions

Electrochemical water splitting is recognized as a conspicuous technique for sustainable and an alternative energy storage systems. Fabricating different catalysts for electrocatalysis is highly desirable to decrease the overpotential and ease practical applications. Metal-organic-frameworks (MOFs) have obtained significant consideration recently due to tunable porous structure, superior catalytic activity, and high surface area. Owing to the properties of MOF, these materials can be employed as catalysts for overall water splitting applications. Herein, the most recent advancement in MOFs for an efficient electrochemical water splitting are demonstrated. Primarily, the basics and reaction mechanisms of water splitting were summarized which is followed by the recent improvements in electrocatalytic properties of pristine MOFs, [email protected], MOF derived different metallic compounds and carbon-based catalytic materials. The fast growing innovations in the electrocatalytic activities and their fundamental mechanisms are comprehensively summarized. Finally, a thorough discussion on the current challenges and future outlooks in water splitting is provided.