The problem with current state-of-the-art catalysts for CO₂ photo- or electroreduction is rooted in the notion that no single system can independently control, and thus optimize, the interplay between activity, selectivity and efficiency. At its core, reticular chemistry is recognized for its ability to control, with atomic precision, the chemical and structural features (activity and selectivity) as well as the output optoelectronic properties (efficiency) of porous, crystalline materials. The molecular building blocks that are in a reticular chemist’s toolbox are chosen in such a way that the structures are rationally designed, framework chemistry is performed to integrate catalytically active components, and the manner in which these building blocks are connected endows the material with the desired optoelectronic properties. The fact that these aspects can be fine-tuned independently lends credence to the prospect of reticular chemistry contributing to the design of next-generation CO₂ reduction catalysts.

当前最先进的CO ₂催化剂存在的问题光电还原或电还原的基础是没有一个系统可以独立控制并因此优化活性，选择性和效率之间的相互作用。网状化学的核心是能够控制原子精度，控制多孔晶体材料的化学和结构特征（活性和选择性）以及输出光电性能（效率）的能力。选择网状化学家工具箱中的分子构件时，应合理设计结构，进行骨架化学以整合催化活性组分，以及这些构件的连接方式使材料具有所需的结构。光电性能。_2种还原催化剂。