ACS Catalysis,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(6), P. 3778 - 3787
Published: Feb. 22, 2024
In
recent
years,
significant
progress
has
been
achieved
in
the
field
of
three-dimensional
covalent
organic
frameworks
(3D
COFs).
However,
there
is
still
a
great
challenge
to
use
flexible
building
units
synthesize
high-connectivity
3D
COFs.
this
work,
we
showed
that
[6
+
3]
COFs
could
be
constructed
by
inducing
highly
planar
blocks
from
C3
antitriangular
prismed
blocks.
Herein,
two
with
spn
topology
based
on
cyclotriphosphazene
were
and
denoted
as
TAA/TAB-CTP-COF,
their
redox
ability
photophysical
features
can
finely
regulated
coupled
functional
group,
such
benzene
triazine
groups.
As
result,
heteromotif
molecular
junction
TAA-CTP-COF
fully
exposed
active
sites
high
photocatalytic
production
hydrogen
peroxide
(H2O2)
yield
1041
μM
h–1
without
any
additional
photosensitizers,
scavengers,
or
cocatalysts.
Furthermore,
presence
an
electron
donor,
rate
H2O2
reach
up
2221
h–1,
exhibiting
one
best
performances
for
crystalline
materials.
This
work
showcases
potential
using
highlights
versatility
efficacy
metal-free
solar
energy
conversion.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
62(26)
Published: April 25, 2023
Abstract
Photocatalytic
oxygen
reduction
reaction
(ORR)
offers
a
promising
hydrogen
peroxide
(H
2
O
)
synthetic
strategy,
especially
the
one‐step
two‐electron
(2e
−
ORR
route
holds
great
potential
in
achieving
highly
efficient
and
selectivity.
However,
2e
is
rarely
harvested
underlying
mechanism
for
regulating
pathways
remains
greatly
obscure.
Here,
by
loading
sulfone
units
into
covalent
organic
frameworks
(FS‐COFs),
we
present
an
photocatalyst
H
generation
via
from
pure
water
air.
Under
visible
light
irradiation,
FS‐COFs
exert
superb
yield
of
3904.2
μmol
h
−1
g
,
outperforming
most
reported
metal‐free
catalysts
under
similar
conditions.
Experimental
theoretical
investigation
reveals
that
accelerate
separation
photoinduced
electron‐hole
(e
‐h
+
pairs,
enhance
protonation
COFs,
promote
adsorption
Yeager‐type,
which
jointly
alters
process
two‐step
to
one,
thereby
with
high
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
62(49)
Published: Aug. 14, 2023
Abstract
Benefiting
from
the
excellent
structural
tunability,
robust
framework,
ultrahigh
porosity,
and
rich
active
sites,
covalent
organic
frameworks
(COFs)
are
widely
recognized
as
promising
photocatalysts
in
chemical
conversions,
emerged
hydrogen
peroxide
(H
2
O
)
photosynthesis
2020.
H
,
serving
an
environmental‐friendly
oxidant
a
liquid
fuel,
has
attracted
increasing
researchers
to
explore
its
potential.
Over
past
few
years,
numerous
COFs‐based
developed
with
encouraging
achievements
production,
whereas
no
comprehensive
review
articles
exist
summarize
this
specific
significant
area.
Herein
we
provide
systematic
overview
of
advances
challenges
COFs
photocatalytic
production.
We
first
introduce
priorities
photosynthesis.
Then,
various
strategies
improve
efficiency
discussed.
The
perspective
outlook
for
future
emerging
field
finally
offered.
This
timely
will
pave
way
development
highly
efficient
practical
production
value‐added
chemicals
not
limited
.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
62(34)
Published: April 24, 2023
Abstract
Intensifying
energy
crises
and
severe
environmental
issues
have
led
to
the
discovery
of
renewable
sources,
sustainable
conversion,
storage
technologies.
Photocatalysis
is
a
green
technology
that
converts
eco‐friendly
solar
into
high‐energy
chemicals.
Covalent
organic
frameworks
(COFs)
are
porous
materials
constructed
by
covalent
bonds
show
promising
potential
for
converting
chemicals
owing
their
pre‐designable
structures,
high
crystallinity,
porosity.
Herein,
we
highlight
recent
progress
in
synthesis
COF‐based
photocatalysts
applications
water
splitting,
CO
2
reduction,
H
O
production.
The
challenges
future
opportunities
rational
design
COFs
advanced
discussed.
This
Review
expected
promote
further
development
toward
photocatalysis.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
62(38)
Published: Aug. 1, 2023
H2
O2
is
a
significant
chemical
widely
utilized
in
the
environmental
and
industrial
fields,
with
growing
global
demand.
Without
sacrificial
agents,
simultaneous
photocatalyzed
synthesis
through
oxygen
reduction
reaction
(ORR)
water
oxidation
(WOR)
dual
channels
from
seawater
green
sustainable
but
still
challenging.
Herein,
two
novel
thiophene-containing
covalent
organic
frameworks
(TD-COF
TT-COF)
were
first
constructed
served
as
catalysts
for
via
indirect
2e-
ORR
direct
WOR
channels.
The
photocatalytic
production
performance
can
be
regulated
by
adjusting
N-heterocycle
modules
(pyridine
triazine)
COFs.
Notably,
no
just
using
air
raw
materials,
TD-COF
exhibited
high
yields
of
4060
μmol
h-1
g-1
3364
deionized
natural
seawater,
respectively.
Further
computational
mechanism
studies
revealed
that
thiophene
was
primary
photoreduction
unit
ORR,
while
benzene
ring
(linked
to
imine
bond)
central
photooxidation
WOR.
current
work
exploits
COFs
overall
provides
fresh
insight
into
creating
innovative
photocatalyzing
synthesis.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
62(36)
Published: July 18, 2023
Artificial
H2
O2
photosynthesis
by
covalent
organic
frameworks
(COFs)
photocatalysts
is
promising
for
wastewater
treatment.
The
effect
of
linkage
chemistry
COFs
as
functional
basis
to
photoelectrochemical
properties
and
photocatalysis
remains
a
significant
challenge.
In
this
study,
three
kinds
azoles-linked
including
thiazole-linked
TZ-COF,
oxazole-linked
OZ-COF
imidazole-linked
IZ-COF
were
successfully
synthesized.
More
accessible
channels
charge
transfer
constructed
in
TZ-COF
via
the
donor-π-acceptor
structure
between
thiazole
pyrene
linker,
leading
efficient
suppression
photoexcited
recombination.
Density
theory
calculations
support
experimental
studies,
demonstrating
that
more
favorable
formation
*O2
intermediate
production
than
oxazole
imidazole
linkages.
real
active
sites
located
at
benzene
ring
fragment
unit
azole
linkage.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
35(33)
Published: June 15, 2023
Abstract
Covalent
organic
frameworks
(COFs)
have
shown
great
promise
for
photocatalytic
hydrogen
evolution
via
water
splitting.
However,
the
four‐electron
oxidation
of
remains
elusive
toward
oxygen
evolution.
Enabling
this
pathway
is
critical
to
improve
yield
and
maximize
atom
utilization
efficiency.
A
Z‐scheme
heterojunction
proposed
overcoming
fundamental
issues
in
COF‐based
overall
splitting
(OWS),
such
as
inefficient
light
absorption,
charge
recombination,
poor
ability.
It
that
construction
a
novel
2D/2D
through
situ
growth
COFs
on
O‐vacancy
WO
3
nanosheets
(Ov‐WO
)
WOC
chemical
bond
can
remarkably
promote
OWS.
Benefiting
from
synergistic
effect
between
enhanced
built‐in
electric
field
by
interfacial
bond,
strong
ability
Ov‐WO
3,
ultrathin
structure
TSCOF,
both
separation
efficiency
photogenerated
electron–hole
pairs
be
significantly
enhanced.
An
impressive
half‐rection
rate
593
mmol
h
−1
g
146
(hydrogen)
68
(oxygen)
µmol
are
achieved
COF‐WO
(TSCOFW)
composite.
This
with
two‐step
excitation
precisely
cascaded
charge‐transfer
makes
it
responsible
efficient
solar‐driven
OWS
without
sacrificial
agent.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
62(41)
Published: Aug. 26, 2023
Nitrogen-heterocycle-based
covalent
organic
frameworks
(COFs)
are
considered
promising
candidates
for
the
overall
photosynthesis
of
hydrogen
peroxide
(H2
O2
).
However,
effects
relative
nitrogen
locations
remain
obscured
and
photocatalytic
performances
COFs
need
to
be
further
improved.
Herein,
a
collection
functionalized
by
various
diazines
including
pyridazine,
pyrimidine,
pyrazine
have
been
judiciously
designed
synthesized
photogeneration
H2
without
sacrificial
agents.
Compared
with
pyrimidine
pyrazine,
pyridazine
embedded
in
TpDz
tends
stabilize
endoperoxide
intermediate
species,
leading
toward
more
efficient
direct
2e-
oxygen
reduction
reaction
(ORR)
pathway.
Benefiting
from
effective
electron-hole
separation,
low
charge
transfer
resistance,
high-efficiency
ORR
pathway,
an
excellent
production
rate
7327
μmol
g-1
h-1
solar-to-chemical
conversion
(SCC)
value
0.62
%
has
achieved
TpDz,
which
ranks
one
best
COF-based
photocatalysts.
This
work
might
shed
fresh
light
on
rational
design
functional
targeting
photocatalysts
production.
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: Oct. 28, 2023
Developing
efficient
artificial
photocatalysts
for
the
biomimetic
photocatalytic
production
of
molecular
materials,
including
medicines
and
clean
energy
carriers,
remains
a
fundamentally
technologically
essential
challenge.
Hydrogen
peroxide
is
widely
used
in
chemical
synthesis,
medical
disinfection,
energy.
However,
current
industrial
production,
predominantly
by
anthraquinone
oxidation,
suffers
from
hefty
penalties
toxic
byproducts.
Herein,
we
report
hydrogen
protonation-induced
dispersible
porous
polymers
with
good
charge-carrier
transport
properties.
Significant
generation
occurs
under
ambient
conditions
at
an
unprecedented
rate
23.7
mmol
g-1
h-1
apparent
quantum
efficiency
11.3%
450
nm.
Combined
simulations
spectroscopies
indicate
that
sub-picosecond
ultrafast
electron
"localization"
both
free
carriers
exciton
states
catalytic
reaction
centers
underlie
remarkable
performance
polymers.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
34(12)
Published: Dec. 6, 2023
Abstract
As
a
chemical
product
with
rapidly
expanding
demand
in
the
field
of
modern
energy
and
environmental
applications,
hydrogen
peroxide
(H
2
O
)
has
garnered
widespread
attention.
However,
existing
industrial
production
H
is
plagued
by
high
consumption,
harmful
waste
emission,
severe
safety
issues,
making
it
difficult
to
satisfy
environmental/economic
concept.
Artificial
photosynthesis
offers
viable
strategy
for
green
sustainable
since
uses
sunlight
as
an
source
initiate
reaction
oxygen
water
produce
.
Among
various
photocatalysts,
covalent
organic
frameworks
(COFs),
featuring
highly
ordered
skeletons
well‐defined
active
sites,
have
emerged
promising
photocatalysts
production.
This
review
presents
nascent
burgeoning
area
photocatalytic
based
on
COFs.
First,
brief
overview
technology
provided,
followed
detailed
introduction
principles
evaluation
generation.
Subsequently,
latest
research
progress
judicious
design
COFs
expounded,
particular
emphasis
manipulating
electronic
structures
redox
sites.
Finally,
outlook
challenges
future
opportunities
proposed,
hope
stimulating
further
explorations
novel
molecular‐designed
photosynthesis.