Advanced Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(25)
Published: April 25, 2024
The
development
of
semi-artificial
photosynthetic
systems,
which
integrate
metal-organic
frameworks
(MOFs)
with
industrial
microbial
cell
factories
for
light-driven
synthesis
fuels
and
valuable
chemicals,
represents
a
highly
promising
avenue
both
research
advancements
practical
applications.
In
this
study,
an
MOF
(PCN-222)
utilizing
racemic-(4-carboxyphenyl)
porphyrin
zirconium
chloride
(ZrCl
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
62(46)
Published: Sept. 28, 2023
Two-dimensional
(2D)
imine-based
covalent
organic
frameworks
(COFs)
hold
potential
for
photocatalytic
CO2
reduction.
However,
high
energy
barrier
of
imine
linkage
impede
the
in-plane
photoelectron
transfer
process,
resulting
in
inadequate
efficiency
photoreduction.
Herein,
we
present
a
dimensionality
induced
local
electronic
modulation
strategy
through
construction
one-dimensional
(1D)
pyrene-based
(PyTTA-COF).
The
dual-chain-like
edge
architectures
1D
PyTTA-COF
enable
stabilization
aromatic
backbones,
thus
reducing
loss
during
exciton
dissociation
and
thermal
relaxation,
which
provides
energetic
to
traverse
linkages.
As
result,
exhibits
significantly
enhanced
photoreduction
activity
under
visible-light
irradiation
when
coordinated
with
metal
cobalt
ion,
yielding
remarkable
CO
evolution
1003
μmol
g-1
over
an
8-hour
period,
surpasses
that
corresponding
2D
counterpart
by
factor
59.
These
findings
valuable
approach
address
charge
limitations
COFs.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
36(6)
Published: Oct. 11, 2023
Abstract
Covalent
organic
frameworks
(COFs)
hold
great
promise
for
solar‐driven
hydrogen
production.
However,
metal‐free
COFs
photocatalytic
overall
water
splitting
remain
elusive,
primarily
due
to
challenges
in
simultaneously
regulating
their
band
structures
and
catalytic
sites
enable
concurrent
half‐reactions.
Herein,
two
types
of
π‐conjugated
containing
the
same
donor–acceptor
structure
are
constructed
via
Knoevenagel
condensation
Schiff
base
reaction
afford
cyanovinylene‐
imine‐bridged
COFs,
respectively.
The
difference
linkage
leads
a
remarkable
activity
toward
splitting.
2D
sp
2
carbon‐linked
COF
exhibits
notable
splitting,
which
can
reach
an
apparent
quantum
efficiency
2.53%
at
420
nm.
In
contrast,
imine‐linked
cannot
catalyze
water‐splitting
reaction.
Mechanistic
investigations
reveal
that
cyanovinylene
is
essential
modulating
promoting
charge
separation
thereby
enabling
Moreover,
it
further
shown
crystallinity
substantially
impacts
performance
COFs.
This
study
represents
first
successful
example
developing
with
high
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: June 22, 2024
Abstract
Circumventing
the
conventional
two-electron
oxygen
reduction
pathway
remains
a
great
problem
in
enhancing
efficiency
of
H
2
O
photosynthesis.
A
promising
approach
to
achieve
outstanding
photocatalytic
activity
involves
utilization
redox
intermediates.
Here,
we
engineer
polyimide
aerogel
photocatalyst
with
photoreductive
carbonyl
groups
for
non-sacrificial
production.
Under
photoexcitation,
on
surface
are
reduced,
forming
an
anion
radical
intermediate.
The
produced
intermediate
is
oxidized
by
produce
and
subsequently
restores
group.
high
catalytic
ascribed
cycle
mediated
anion,
which
not
only
promotes
adsorption
but
also
lowers
energy
barrier
reaction
generation.
An
apparent
quantum
yield
14.28%
at
420
±
10
nm
solar-to-chemical
conversion
0.92%
achieved.
Moreover,
demonstrate
that
mere
0.5
m
self-supported
exposed
natural
sunlight
6
h
yields
significant
production
34.3
mmol
−2
.
ACS Catalysis,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(4), P. 2134 - 2143
Published: Jan. 25, 2024
The
waste
of
carbon
sources
and
greenhouse
gas
production
during
wastewater
treatment
have
become
extremely
important
environmental
issues.
Herein,
the
BiOBr/BiVO4
compounds
with
defect-induced
frustrated
Lewis
acid–base
pairs
(DFLPs)
internal
charge
transfer
were
fabricated
to
convert
organic
pollutants
into
CO
nearly
100%
selectivity.
oxygen
vacancy
(Ov)
induced
built-in
electric
field
in
create
directional
from
BiOBr
BiVO4.
Density
functional
theory
(DFT)
calculations
prove
that
Ov
combines
its
adjacent
hydroxyls
form
DFLP
active
sites
can
additionally
capture
activate
CO2.
Meanwhile,
reduce
formation-free
energy
COOH*
intermediates,
which
is
key
rate-limiting
step
CO2
high
This
system
has
achieved
selective
conversion
value-added
chemicals
pollutant
degradation
provides
a
theoretical
basis
for
actual
recycling
sources.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
63(18)
Published: Feb. 21, 2024
The
development
of
artificial
light-harvesting
systems
mimicking
the
natural
photosynthesis
method
is
an
ever-growing
field
research.
Numerous
such
as
polymers,
metal
complexes,
POFs,
COFs,
supramolecular
frameworks
etc.
have
been
fabricated
to
accomplish
more
efficient
energy
transfer
and
storage.
Among
them,
coordination
complexes
(SCCs)
formed
by
non-covalent
metal-ligand
interaction,
shown
capacity
not
only
undergo
single
multistep
migration
but
also
utilize
harvested
for
a
wide
variety
applications
photocatalysis,
tunable
emissive
systems,
encrypted
anti-counterfeiting
materials,
white
light
emitters
This
review
sheds
on
behavior
both
2D
metallacycles
3D
metallacages
where
design
ingenuity
has
executed
afford
harvesting
donor
ligands
well
acceptors.
Small,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 30, 2024
Abstract
Photocatalytic
CO
2
reduction
technology,
capable
of
converting
low‐density
solar
energy
into
high‐density
chemical
energy,
stands
as
a
promising
approach
to
alleviate
the
crisis
and
achieve
carbon
neutrality.
Semiconductor
metal
oxides,
characterized
by
their
abundant
reserves,
good
stability,
easily
tunable
structures,
have
found
extensive
applications
in
field
photocatalysis.
However,
wide
bandgap
inherent
oxides
contributes
poor
efficiency
photocatalytic
reduction.
Defect
engineering
presents
an
effective
strategy
address
these
challenges.
This
paper
reviews
research
progress
defect
enhance
performance
summarizing
classifications,
preparation
methods,
characterization
techniques.
The
focus
is
on
engineering,
represented
vacancies
doping,
for
improving
oxide
photocatalysts.
includes
advancements
expanding
photoresponse
range,
enhancing
photogenerated
charge
separation,
promoting
molecule
activation.
Finally,
provides
summary
current
issues
challenges
faced
along
with
prospective
outlook
future
development
technology.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
145(32), P. 18141 - 18147
Published: Aug. 7, 2023
Artificial
photosynthesis
is
an
attractive
approach
to
direct
fuel
production
from
sunlight.
However,
the
simultaneous
O2
evolution
reaction
(OER)
and
CO2
reduction
(CDRR)
present
challenges
for
product
separation
safety.
Herein,
we
propose
a
strategy
temporally
decouple
artificial
through
photoelectrochemical
energy
storage.
We
utilized
covalent
organic
framework
(DTCo-COF)
with
redox-active
electron
donors
(−C–OH
moieties)
catalytically
active
acceptors
(cobalt-porphyrin)
enable
reversible
−C–OH/–C═O
redox
redox-promoted
CO2-to-CO
photoreduction.
Integrating
COF
photocathode
OER
photoanode
in
device
allows
effective
storage
of
OER-generated
electrons
protons
by
−C═O
groups.
These
stored
charges
can
be
later
employed
CDRR
while
regenerating
complete
loop,
thus
enabling
on-demand
separate
or
solar
fuels.
Our
work
sets
stage
advancements
decoupled
development
more
efficient
technologies.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
33(45)
Published: Aug. 3, 2023
Abstract
Photochargeable
semiconductors
enable
energy
harvesting
and
storage
in
a
single
material.
Charges
separated
upon
absorption
of
photons
can
accumulate
highly
energetic
trap
states
if
morphology,
size,
chemical
composition
are
appropriately
chosen.
For
example,
electrons
survive
for
several
hours
hole
scavengers
used
to
prevent
their
recombination
with
photogenerated
holes,
negative
charge
is
balanced
by
positive
counter‐ions.
The
first
database
charge‐storing
recently
released,
containing
information
from
more
than
50
publications
within
the
past
40
years.
Now,
has
been
updated
90
entries
latest
works
on
topic.
These
materials
have
largely
utilized
context
“dark
photocatalysis”,
that
is,
redox
reactions
enabled
photocharged
long
after
cessation
light
irradiation.
Nevertheless,
variety
further
potential
applications
not
received
enough
visibility,
including
memory
storage,
steel
anti‐corrosion,
sensors,
micromotors.
In
this
review,
key
figures
merit
empirical
relationships
found
between
them
highlighted.
After
showing
advances
dark
photocatalysis,
it
discussed
how
other
application
fields
may
benefit
these
materials.
each
area,
promising
research
directions
based
findings
recommended.
International Journal of Smart and Nano Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(1), P. 198 - 221
Published: Jan. 2, 2024
The
control
of
ion
transport
by
responding
to
stimulus
is
a
necessary
condition
for
the
existence
life.
Bioinspired
iontronics
could
enable
anomalous
dynamics
in
nanoconfined
spaces,
creating
many
efficient
energy
systems
and
neuromorphic
in-sensor
computing
networks.
Unlike
traditional
electronics
based
on
von
Neumann
architecture,
Boolean
logic
avoid
complex
wiring
with
higher
efficiency
programmable
logic.
Here,
systematic
summary
state
art
bioinspired
presented
from
chemical
potentials,
electric
fields,
light,
heat,
piezo
magnetic
fields
are
reviewed.
Challenges
perspectives
also
addressed
aspects
iontronic
integrated
systems.
It
believed
that
comprehensive
investigations
ionic
will
accelerate
development
more
information
flow
futuristic
human-machine
interface.