Exploring novel heterojunctions based on the cerium metal–organic framework family and CAU-1, as dissimilar structures, for the sake of photocatalytic activity enhancement

Ce-based metal-organic frameworks (Ce-MOFs) are excellent photocatalysts due to their high efficiency in charge transportation. The integration of this family with CAU-1 (CAU standing for Christian-Albrechts-University), as a MOF benefiting from its ultra-high surface area, can remarkably enhance the properties of the structure. This research includes four new heterojunctions, namely CAU-1/Ce-BDC-NH