Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 25, 2025
Abstract
Lithium
(Li)
metal
has
gained
attention
as
an
anode
material
for
lithium‐metal
batteries
(LMBs)
owing
to
its
low
electrochemical
potential,
high
specific
capacity,
and
density.
However,
the
accumulation
of
Li
dendrites
unstable
solid
electrolyte
interphases,
caused
by
sluggish
+
migration
uneven
deposition,
limit
practical
LMB
applications.
This
study
presents
first
report
on
redox‐active
metal–covalent
organic
frameworks
(MCOFs)
with
dual‐active
centers
functional
separators
LMBs.
These
MCOFs
facilitate
homogeneous
nucleation
accelerate
ion
transport.
The
synergistic
effects
diarylamine
units
trinuclear
copper
clusters
modulate
local
electron‐cloud
density,
regulating
microenvironment
ions
ensuring
nucleation.
MCOF‐based
separator's
well‐defined
1D
channels
in
separator
enable
uniform
flux,
promote
resulting
transference
number
0.93
ionic
conductivity
2.01
mS
cm
−1
at
room
temperature.
Li|Cu
cell
demonstrates
a
barrier
16
mV,
while
symmetric
exhibits
stable
plating/stripping
over
1600
h
0.5
mA
−2
.
When
coupled
LiFePO
4
cathodes,
assembled
capacity
retention
≈98%.
work
paves
way
dendrite‐free
anodes
high‐performance
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
145(50), P. 27728 - 27739
Published: Dec. 6, 2023
Rational
design
and
regulation
of
atomically
precise
photocatalysts
are
essential
for
constructing
efficient
photocatalytic
systems
tunable
at
both
the
atomic
molecular
levels.
Herein,
we
propose
a
platform-based
strategy
capable
integrating
pore
space
partition
(PSP)
open-metal
sites
(OMSs)
as
foundational
features
high-performance
photocatalysts.
We
demonstrate
first
structural
prototype
obtained
from
this
strategy:
pore-partitioned
NiTCPE-pstp
(TCPE
=
1,1,2,2-tetra(4-carboxylphenyl)ethylene,
pstp
partitioned
stp
topology).
Nonpartitioned
NiTCPE-stp
is
constructed
six-connected
[Ni3(μ3–OH)(COO)6]
trimer
TCPE
linker
to
form
1D
hexagonal
channels
with
six
coplanar
OMSs
directed
channel
centers.
After
introducing
triangular
pore-partitioning
ligands,
half
were
retained,
while
other
used
PSP,
leading
unprecedented
microenvironment
structure.
The
resulting
material
integrates
multiple
advanced
properties,
including
robustness,
wider
absorption
range,
enhanced
electronic
conductivity,
high
CO2
adsorption,
all
which
highly
desirable
applications.
Remarkably,
exhibits
excellent
photoreduction
activity
CO
generation
rate
3353.6
μmol
g–1
h–1
nearly
100%
selectivity.
Theoretical
experimental
studies
show
that
introduction
partitioning
ligands
not
only
optimizes
structure
promote
separation
transfer
photogenerated
carriers
but
also
reduces
energy
barrier
formation
*COOH
intermediates
promoting
activation
desorption.
This
work
believed
be
example
integrate
PSP
strategies
within
metal–organic
framework
(MOF)
photocatalysts,
provides
new
insight
well
performance
optimization
MOF-based
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
62(44)
Published: Sept. 15, 2023
The
high
local
electron
density
and
efficient
charge
carrier
separation
are
two
important
factors
to
affect
photocatalytic
activity,
especially
for
the
CO2
photoreduction
reaction.
However,
systematic
studies
on
structure-functional
relationship
regarding
above
based
precisely
structure
model
rarely
reported.
Herein,
as
a
proof-of-concept,
we
developed
new
strategy
evaluation
of
by
controlling
relative
electron-deficient
(ED)
electron-rich
(ER)
intensity
monomer
at
molecular
level
three
rational-designed
vinylene-linked
sp2
carbon-covalent
organic
frameworks
(COFs).
As
expected,
as-prepared
carbon-conjugated
metal-covalent
framework
(MCOFs)
(VL-MCOF-1)
with
junction
exhibited
excellent
activities
-to-HCOOH
conversion
(283.41
μmol
g-1
h-1
)
selectivity
97.1
%,
much
higher
than
VL-MCOF-2
g-C34
N6
-COF,
which
is
due
synergistic
effect
multi-electronic
metal
clusters
(Cu3
(PyCA)3
(PyCA=pyrazolate-4-carboxaldehyde)
strong
ER
roles
cyanopyridine
units
ED
active
sites,
well
boosted
photo-induced
efficiency
vinyl
connection
increased
light
utilization
ability.
These
results
not
only
provide
regulating
electron-density
distribution
photocatalysts
but
also
offers
profound
insights
clusters-based
COFs
effective
conversion.
ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
18(33), P. 21804 - 21835
Published: Aug. 8, 2024
Covalent
organic
frameworks
(COFs)
are
crystalline
networks
with
extended
backbones
cross-linked
by
covalent
bonds.
Due
to
the
semiconductive
properties
and
variable
metal
coordinating
sites,
along
rapid
development
in
linkage
chemistry,
utilization
of
COFs
photocatalytic
CO2RR
has
attracted
many
scientists'
interests.
In
this
Review,
we
summarize
latest
research
progress
on
for
CO2
reduction.
first
part,
present
COF
linkages
that
have
been
used
CO2RR,
discuss
four
mechanisms
including
as
intrinsic
photocatalysts,
photosensitive
motifs
metalated
semiconductors
heterojunction
photocatalysts.
Then,
principles
structural
designs
functional
building
units
stacking
mode
exchange.
Finally,
outlook
challenges
provided.
This
Review
is
intended
give
some
guidance
design
synthesis
diverse
different
linkages,
various
structures,
divergent
modes
efficient
photoreduction
CO2.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
63(15)
Published: Feb. 9, 2024
Developing
high
connectivity
(>8)
three-dimensional
(3D)
covalent
organic
frameworks
(COFs)
towards
new
topologies
and
functions
remains
a
great
challenge
owing
to
the
difficulty
in
getting
building
blocks.
This
however
represents
most
important
step
promoting
diversity
of
COFs
due
still
limited
dynamic
bonds
available
for
constructing
at
this
stage.
Herein,
highly
connected
phthalocyanine-based
(Pc-based)
3D
MPc-THHI-COFs
(M=H
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
63(48)
Published: Sept. 3, 2024
Abstract
Intramolecular
charge
separation
driving
force
and
linkage
chemistry
between
building
blocks
are
critical
factors
for
enhancing
the
photocatalytic
performance
of
metal‐covalent
organic
framework
(MCOF)
based
photocatalyst.
However,
robust
achieving
both
simultaneously
has
yet
to
be
challenging
despite
ongoing
efforts.
Here
we
develop
a
fully
π‐conjugated
vinylene‐linked
multivariate
donor‐π‐acceptor
MCOF
(D‐π‐A,
termed
UJN‐1)
by
integrating
benzyl
cyanides
linker
with
multiple
functional
electron‐rich
triphenylamine
electron‐deficient
copper‐cyclic
trinuclear
units
(Cu‐CTUs)
moieties,
featuring
strong
intramolecular
force,
extended
conjugation
degree
skeleton,
abundant
active
sites.
The
incorporation
Cu‐CTUs
acceptor
electron‐withdrawing
ability
concomitantly
giant
can
efficiently
accelerate
photogenerated
electrons
transfer
from
Cu‐CTUs,
revealing
experiments
theoretical
calculations.
Benefiting
synergistically
effect
D‐π‐A
configuration
vinylene
linkage,
highly‐efficient
spatial
is
achieved.
Consequently,
UJN‐1
exhibits
an
excellent
CO
formation
rate
114.8
μmol
g
−1
in
4
h
without
any
co‐catalysts
or
sacrificial
reagents
under
visible
light,
outperforming
those
analogous
MCOFs
imine‐linked
(UJN‐2,
28.9
)
COF
Cu‐CTU
sites
(UJN‐3,
50.0
),
emphasizing
role
designing
novel
COFs‐based
Journal of Materials Chemistry A,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Innovative
morpholine-linked
metal-phthalocyanine
covalent
organic
frameworks
were
constructed.
The
electron
delocalization
properties
of
Co-DB-COF
accelerate
the
charge
transfer
rate,
improving
photocatalytic
CO
2
reduction
reaction
performance.
Accounts of Chemical Research,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 21, 2025
ConspectusMetal-organic
frameworks
(MOFs)
and
covalent
organic
(COFs),
as
emerging
porous
crystalline
materials,
have
attracted
remarkable
attention
in
chemistry,
physics,
materials
science.
MOFs
are
constructed
by
metal
clusters
(or
ions)
linkers
through
coordination
bonds,
while
COFs
prepared
pure
building
blocks
via
bonds.
Because
of
the
nature
linkages,
their
own
shortcomings.
Typically,
relatively
weak
bond
strengths
bonds
lead
to
poor
chemical
stability
MOFs,
which
limits
practical
implementations.
On
other
hand,
due
strong
exhibit
rather
higher
under
harsh
conditions,
compared
MOFs.
However,
lack
open
sites
restricts
functionalization
application.
Therefore,
it
is
hypothesized
that
"cream-skimming"
would
address
these
drawbacks
produce
a
new
class
material,
namely,
metal-organic
(CMOFs),
with
unprecedented
structural
complexity
advanced
functionality.
The
CMOFs
reveal
synthetic
approach
for
preparation
reticular
materials.
Specifically,
ions
reacted
chelating
ligands
assemble
complexes
or
functional
reactive
(e.g.,
-CHO,
-NH2),
can
be
further
connected
form
networked
structures
dynamic
chemistry
(DCC).
isolated
complex
cluster
precursors
show
enhanced
prevents
decomposition
rearrangements
during
self-assembly
process
CMOFs.
Since
topology
preassembled
nodes
well-defined,
structure
readily
predicted
upon
directed
networking
Unaccessible
from
unstable
highly
ion/clusters
traditional
conditions
DCC
approach.
Moreover,
synergize
advantages
COFs,
containing
active
ensuring
various
interesting
properties,
linkages
allow
high
even
conditions.
In
past
few
years,
our
group
has
specifically
focused
on
development
general
strategies
coinage
(Cu,
Ag,
Au)-based
cyclic
trinuclear
units
(CTUs)
DCC.
CTUs
trigonal
planar
functionalized
sites,
such
-NH2
react
afford
Notably,
also
features
properties
including
metallophilic
attraction,
π-acidity/basicity,
luminescence,
redox
activity
catalytic
activity,
incorporated
into
we
envision
promising
platforms
not
only
novel
but
potential
applications
many
research
fields
gas
absorption/separation,
sensing,
full-color
display,
catalysis,
energy,
biological
applications.
this
Account,
summarize
recent
studies
CMOFs,
starting
linkage
topological
design,
transformation,
morphological
control,
fields.
We
discuss
future
opportunities
challenges
rapidly
developed
field
hope
Account
may
promote
scientific
discoveries
CMOF-based
technologies
future.