From 8 to 12 September 2025, the MOF2H2 consortium took part in the 6th European Conference on Metal–Organic Frameworks and Porous Polymers (EuroMOF 2025), held in Heraklion, Crete. EuroMOF is Europe’s leading event on porous materials, bringing together researchers from across the globe to exchange on the latest advances in synthesis, characterisation, and applications of MOFs and related frameworks.
MOF2H2 was represented by partners from both the National Hellenic Research Foundation (NHRF) and the Institut des Matériaux Poreux de Paris (IMAP, ESPCI Paris – CNRS – PSL University), who presented new results on photoactive MOFs for hydrogen production.
NHRF contribution — Functionalised Nanocarbons for MOF Modification
Ioanna Sideri, Georgia Basina, Giasemi Angeli, Ashish Kumar, Christian Serre, Georges Mouchaham, and Prof. Nikos Tagmatarchis presented the poster “Functionalized Nanocarbons for MOF Post-Synthetic Modification.”
Their work focuses on how engineered nanocarbons can be grafted onto MOF structures to improve conductivity, stability, and photocatalytic efficiency under visible light. By fine-tuning surface interactions between MOFs and nanocarbons, the team is contributing to the development of next-generation hybrid materials for efficient solar-driven hydrogen production.
IMAP / ESPCI Paris contribution — MOFs for Photocatalytic Water Splitting
Ashish Kumar Kar, Vivekanand Sharma, Sanchari Dasgupta, Francesca Gambassi, Farid Nouar, Vanessa Pimenta, Hermenegildo García, Sergio Navalón, Georges Mouchaham, and Prof. Christian Serre presented “Metal–Organic Frameworks for Hydrogen Production by Photocatalytic Overall Water Splitting.”
Their research explores Ti-based MOFs such as MIP-177(Ti)-LT and CuZr-MOFs, demonstrating how structural engineering, doping, and post-synthetic grafting can significantly improve light absorption and charge-transfer efficiency. These findings strengthen MOF2H2’s mission to translate fundamental materials chemistry into scalable green-hydrogen solutions.
A Shared Stage for European Hydrogen Research
EuroMOF 2025 offered an exceptional opportunity for MOF2H2 researchers to engage with Europe’s broader MOF community, share progress on photocatalytic materials, and discuss future collaborations. By taking part, the consortium reinforced its leadership in linking materials design, reactor optimisation, and sustainability — essential elements for making solar-driven hydrogen production viable at scale.
