Design of metal-organic framework catalysts for photocatalytic hydrogen peroxide production

Challenges and opportunities:•Metal-organic framework (MOF) materials can provide new platforms for photocatalytic hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) production. The study of MOFs in such applications is still its infancy, so comprehensive multifaceted research required.•The lack stability when utilized aqueous reaction solutions remains a significant challenge. careful selection metal-oxo clusters organic linkers further exploration MOF will be necessary.•Future should focus on the discovery development photocatalysts that exhibit high activity suppress H2O2 decomposition to enhance yield H2O2. considered intermediate between homogeneous heterogeneous catalysts opportunities design advanced systems cannot realized with other materials. Hydrogen has received much attention as an environmentally friendly oxidant renewable energy carrier. 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