**5. Conclusions and perspectives**

Emerging metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) have been regarded as the most promising artificial photocatalysts for addressing numerous challenges in the disciplines of energy and environmental remediation due to their exemplary structure and diversity. The enslavement of novel photocatalysts has piqued the interest of numerous research groups. Semiconducting MOFs have a promising future as nascent photocatalysts, but they face significant barriers to widespread adoption. MOFs can be used for a wide range of applications, including healing metals and heavy metal cations, high antimicrobial applications, and photocatalytic indoor environmental remediation. Artificial photosynthesis, such as water splitting and CO2 photoreduction, is a novel and rapidly expanding application of MOFs. MOF-based photocatalysis equipment could be used for photovoltaic solar cells and detectors. On the surface of MOFs, direct CO2 capture and photoreduction from the atmosphere may be possible. Adsorption and separate redox active sites allow the constructed MOFs to mimic native plants. MOFs have a promising future as emerging photocatalysts. With the assistance of industrial partners and diverse stakeholders, the commercial exploitation of MOFs in the use of planet-saving solar energy photocatalysis innovations could be more influential. Numerous laboratory studies have shown their potential in the application of MOFs as photovoltaics.

*Historical Developments in Synthesis Approaches and Photocatalytic Perspectives… DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.107119*
