Metal-free
polymeric
photocatalysts
with
tunable
building
blocks,
ample
redox-active
centers,
and
exceptional
light-harvesting
capability
have
emerged
as
promising
candidates
for
generating
hydrogen
peroxide
(H2O2)
through
the
oxygen
reduction
reaction
(ORR)
water
oxidation
(WOR).
The
slow
kinetics
of
WOR
process
coupled
rapid
charge
recombination
nevertheless
impedes
efficient
generation
H2O2.
Herein,
a
thiophene
functionalized
linear
conjugated
polymer
(DEB-Tp-S2)
was
fabricated
effective
overall
H2O2
photoproduction.
DEB-Tp-S2
exhibits
high
initial
photocatalytic
yield
rate
2762
μmol
g–1
h–1
in
absence
sacrificial
additives
possesses
outstanding
cycling
stability.
Experimental
density
functional
theory
(DFT)
results
exhibit
that
moieties
can
reduce
strength
O–H
bond
H2O,
which
promotes
4e–
process,
thereby
suppressing
improving
proton
supply.
This
work
reveals
indispensable
role
chemical
structure
engineering
optimizing
their
offers
fresh
insights
into
design
achieving
production.
Inorganic Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 19, 2024
Hydrogen
peroxide
(H2O2)
is
a
crucial
energy
carrier
with
growing
significance
in
sustainable
systems.
Covalent
organic
frameworks
(COFs)
have
recently
emerged
as
promising
materials
for
efficient
H2O2
photosynthesis,
while
transition-metal
complexes
are
recognized
their
efficacy
molecular
photocatalysts
production.
This
study
introduces
novel
π–π
interaction
strategy
to
immobilize
ruthenium
into
COFs,
using
DaTp
COF
model
system.
approach
significantly
enhances
the
photocatalytic
activity
production,
achieving
an
initial
rate
of
3276
μmol
g–1
h–1
without
scavengers
under
visible-light
irradiation
(λ
>
420
nm).
Notably,
incorporating
optimizes
oxygen
reduction
reaction
pathways,
shifting
from
less
four-electron
process
more
two-electron
process.
Density
functional
theory
calculations
further
reveal
that
not
only
broaden
light
absorption
spectrum
but
also
increase
water
affinity,
directly
contributing
generation.
These
findings
offer
strategic
framework
designing
and
enhancing
COFs
photosynthesis
applications.
Metal-free
polymeric
photocatalysts
with
tunable
building
blocks,
ample
redox-active
centers,
and
exceptional
light-harvesting
capability
have
emerged
as
promising
candidates
for
generating
hydrogen
peroxide
(H2O2)
through
the
oxygen
reduction
reaction
(ORR)
water
oxidation
(WOR).
The
slow
kinetics
of
WOR
process
coupled
rapid
charge
recombination
nevertheless
impedes
efficient
generation
H2O2.
Herein,
a
thiophene
functionalized
linear
conjugated
polymer
(DEB-Tp-S2)
was
fabricated
effective
overall
H2O2
photoproduction.
DEB-Tp-S2
exhibits
high
initial
photocatalytic
yield
rate
2762
μmol
g–1
h–1
in
absence
sacrificial
additives
possesses
outstanding
cycling
stability.
Experimental
density
functional
theory
(DFT)
results
exhibit
that
moieties
can
reduce
strength
O–H
bond
H2O,
which
promotes
4e–
process,
thereby
suppressing
improving
proton
supply.
This
work
reveals
indispensable
role
chemical
structure
engineering
optimizing
their
offers
fresh
insights
into
design
achieving
production.