Fundamental Investigations into the Metal-Organic Framework Redox-Hopping Charge Transport——Mechanisms and Improvement Strategies

Redox hopping is the dominant charge transport mechanism in many catalyst-modified metal-organic frameworks (MOFs). Previous studies have shown that ion diffusion is the rate-determining step of redox hopping, but the realization regarding to the fundamental mechanism of redox hopping in MOF is still infantile. In this dissertation, we will discuss the redox hopping process in MOFs from multiple perspectives, including how to use the Scholz model to analyze the coefficients in redox hopping, the influence of the type of carrier, the influence of electrolyte concentration, and the influence of temperature on redox hopping, so as to try to reveal the mechanism of the redox hopping process and make some constructive suggestions for the future design and application of MOF based on this topic.