A stable MIL-100(In) metal–organic framework for multifunctional CO2 capture and electrochemical conversion to formic acid
Abstract
The electroreduction of carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) into valuable chemicals, along with its effective storage, constitutes a crucial approach for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and combating climate change. Most of the research so far has focused on gas capture, with limited methods available for the combined capture and conversion of CO 2 within a single material. The metal–organic framework (MOF) utilized in this study consists of 1,3,5-benzenetricarboxylic acid and indium ions, designated as MIL-100(In), and was synthesized via a solvothermal method. The obtained MIL-100(In) was studied as a dual function CO 2 capture agent and electroreduction catalyst. Nitrogen (N 2 ) physisorption measurements revealed a high Brunauer–Emmett–Teller (BET) specific surface area of 1694.3 m 2 g ‒1 . The temperature-programmed desorption (TPD) of CO 2 at various temperatures allowed the estimation of the activation energy for CO 2 desorption. Stability evaluations of MIL-100(In), performed by CO 2 adsorption–desorption cycling studies, demonstrated that the MOF maintains exceptional structural integrity, preserving its adsorption efficacy across 48 successive cycles. The MIL-100(In) adsorbed 1.91 mmol g ‒1 of CO 2 at 0 °C and 1.41 mmol g ‒1 at 25 °C under 1 0.1 MPa. Moreover, MIL-100(In) was also explored as a catalyst in CO 2 electroreduction studies. To alleviate the limited solubility of CO 2 in water, electroreduction was performed under moderate pressures (below 1.5 MPa). The MOF predominantly produced formic acid during the electroreduction process, making it the major reaction product and an important compound for energy storage and industrial applications. A maximum formic acid (FA) concentration of 1.72 mmol L ‒1 was obtained after 2 h of electrolysis at −1.102 V vs. RHE. The electroreduction mechanisms were further clarified by density-functional theory (DFT) simulations, which highlighted the pivotal role of In-MOF in the production of formic acid over carbon monoxide.
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BibTeX
@article{emin2026stable,
title = {{A stable MIL-100(In) metal–organic framework for multifunctional CO2 capture and electrochemical conversion to formic acid}},
author = {Saim Emin and Luis Miguel Azofra and Tatiparthi Vikram Sagar and Beata Rytelewska and Aleksandar Tsanev and Plamen Stefanov and Urška Lavrenčič Štangar and Daniela Kovacheva and Dominik Eder and Iwona Rutkowska and Melanie Francois and Pawel Kulesza},
journal = {Microporous and Mesoporous Materials},
year = {2026},
month = oct,
doi = {10.1016/j.micromeso.2026.114295},
url = {https://cea.hal.science/cea-05782969v1},
note = {CC BY},
}
RIS
TY - JOUR
TI - A stable MIL-100(In) metal–organic framework for multifunctional CO2 capture and electrochemical conversion to formic acid
AU - Saim Emin
AU - Luis Miguel Azofra
AU - Tatiparthi Vikram Sagar
AU - Beata Rytelewska
AU - Aleksandar Tsanev
AU - Plamen Stefanov
AU - Urška Lavrenčič Štangar
AU - Daniela Kovacheva
AU - Dominik Eder
AU - Iwona Rutkowska
AU - Melanie Francois
AU - Pawel Kulesza
PY - 2026
DA - 2026/10/07
JO - Microporous and Mesoporous Materials
DO - 10.1016/j.micromeso.2026.114295
UR - https://cea.hal.science/cea-05782969v1
AB - The electroreduction of carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) into valuable chemicals, along with its effective storage, constitutes a crucial approach for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and combating climate change. Most of the research so far has focused on gas capture, with limited methods available for the combined capture and conversion of CO 2 within a single material. The metal–organic framework (MOF) utilized in this study consists of 1,3,5-benzenetricarboxylic acid and indium ions, designated as MIL-100(In), and was synthesized via a solvothermal method. The obtained MIL-100(In) was studied as a dual function CO 2 capture agent and electroreduction catalyst. Nitrogen (N 2 ) physisorption measurements revealed a high Brunauer–Emmett–Teller (BET) specific surface area of 1694.3 m 2 g ‒1 . The temperature-programmed desorption (TPD) of CO 2 at various temperatures allowed the estimation of the activation energy for CO 2 desorption. Stability evaluations of MIL-100(In), performed by CO 2 adsorption–desorption cycling studies, demonstrated that the MOF maintains exceptional structural integrity, preserving its adsorption efficacy across 48 successive cycles. The MIL-100(In) adsorbed 1.91 mmol g ‒1 of CO 2 at 0 °C and 1.41 mmol g ‒1 at 25 °C under 1 0.1 MPa. Moreover, MIL-100(In) was also explored as a catalyst in CO 2 electroreduction studies. To alleviate the limited solubility of CO 2 in water, electroreduction was performed under moderate pressures (below 1.5 MPa). The MOF predominantly produced formic acid during the electroreduction process, making it the major reaction product and an important compound for energy storage and industrial applications. A maximum formic acid (FA) concentration of 1.72 mmol L ‒1 was obtained after 2 h of electrolysis at −1.102 V vs. RHE. The electroreduction mechanisms were further clarified by density-functional theory (DFT) simulations, which highlighted the pivotal role of In-MOF in the production of formic acid over carbon monoxide.
SN - 1387-1811
SN - 1873-3093
ER -