Angewandte Chemie,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
136(34)
Published: May 14, 2024
Abstract
Stable
homogeneous
two‐electron
water
oxidation
electrocatalysts
are
highly
demanded
to
understand
the
precise
mechanism
and
reaction
intermediates
of
electrochemical
H
2
O
production.
Here
we
report
a
tetranuclear
manganese
complex
with
cubane
structure
which
can
electrocatalyze
hydrogen
peroxide
under
alkaline
neutral
conditions.
Such
demonstrates
an
optimal
Faradaic
efficiency
(FE)
87
%,
is
amongst
(
if
not
)
highest
FE(H
reported
heterogeneous
electrocatalysts.
In
addition,
active
species
were
identified
co‐catalysts
excluded
through
ESI‐MS
characterization.
Furthermore,
binding
sites
isolated
one‐electron
intermediate
by
chemical
catalyst
in
presence
substrates.
It
evident
that
efficient
proton‐accepting
electrolytes
avoid
rapid
proton
building‐up
at
electrode
substantially
improve
rate
selectivity.
Accordingly,
propose
catalytic
cycle
model
for
bioinspired
molecular
electrocatalyst.
The
present
work
expected
provide
ideal
platform
elucidate
WOR
atomic
level.
ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 18, 2025
Porous
aromatic
frameworks
(PAFs)
are
a
fundamental
group
of
porous
materials
characterized
by
their
distinct
structural
features
and
large
surface
areas.
These
synthesized
from
building
units
linked
strong
carbon–carbon
bonds,
which
confer
exceptional
rigidity
long-term
stability.
PAFs
functionalities
may
arise
directly
the
intrinsic
chemistry
or
through
postmodification
motifs
using
well-defined
chemical
processes.
Compared
to
other
traditional
such
as
zeolites
metallic-organic
frameworks,
demonstrate
superior
stability
under
severe
treatments
due
robust
bonding.
Even
in
challenging
environments,
ease
functionalization
flexibility
specificity.
Research
on
has
significantly
expanded
accelerated
over
past
decade,
necessitating
comprehensive
overview
key
advancements
this
field.
This
review
provides
an
in-depth
analysis
recent
advances
synthesis,
functionalization,
dimensionality
PAFs,
along
with
distinctive
properties
wide-ranging
applications.
explores
innovative
methodologies
strategies
for
functionalizing
structures,
manipulation
tailor
specific
potential
Similarly,
application
areas,
including
batteries,
absorption,
sensors,
CO2
capture,
photo-/electrocatalytic
usages,
supercapacitors,
separation,
biomedical
discussed
detail,
highlighting
versatility
addressing
modern
scientific
industrial
challenges.
Advanced Energy Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 19, 2025
Abstract
Photocatalytic
H
2
O
synthesis
from
and
is
considered
to
be
one
of
the
most
promising
alternative
approaches
for
manufacturing
.
Developing
highly
active
selective
photocatalysts
significant
in
achieving
efficient
photosynthesis.
Herein,
an
ethynyl‐linked
donor–acceptor
covalent
organic
framework
(COF),
named
EBBT‐COF,
prepared
condensation
reaction
between
electron‐deficient
unit
4,4′,4″‐(1,3,5‐benzenetriyltri‐2,1‐ethynediyl)tris‐benzenamine
electron‐rich
benzo[1,2‐b:3,4‐b′:5,6‐b″]trithiophene‐2,5,8‐tricarboxaldehyde.
Powder
X‐ray
diffraction
N
adsorption
isotherm
unveil
crystalline
porous
hcb
network
EBBT‐COF
with
pores
size
centered
at
ca
2.3
nm.
Spectroscopic
characterizations
demonstrate
excellent
visible‐light
absorption
capacity
enhanced
photo‐induced
charge
separation
transport
efficiency
owing
its
architecture.
Density
functional
theory
calculations
electrochemical
tests
indicate
high
activity
selectivity
toward
2e
−
reduction
water
oxidation
triethynylbenzene
trithiophene
moieties
accelerate
‐to‐H
O‐to‐H
conversion,
respectively.
These
merits
enable
a
photocatalyst
generation
yield
rate
5
686
µmol
g
−1
h
,
optimal
apparent
quantum
15.14%,
solar‐to‐chemical
conversion
1.17%
(λ
>
400
nm),
representing
best
performance
among
COF‐based
reported
thus
far.
Chemical Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(30), P. 11972 - 11980
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Leveraging
the
reversible
phenazine–dihydrophenazine
interconversion
in
microporous
polymers
enhances
photocatalytic
H
2
O
generation
by
improving
reduction
and
charge
separation,
showcasing
a
new
approach
for
solar-driven
chemical
conversion.
Accounts of Chemical Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
57(15), P. 2130 - 2143
Published: July 24, 2024
ConspectusPorous
frameworks
possess
high
porosity
and
adjustable
functions.
The
two
features
conjointly
create
sufficient
interfaces
for
matter
exchange
energy
transfer
within
the
skeletons.
For
crystalline
porous
frameworks,
including
metal
organic
(MOFs)
covalent
(COFs),
their
long-range
ordered
structures
indeed
play
an
important
role
in
managing
versatile
physicochemical
behaviors
such
as
electron
or
band
gap
engineering.
It
is
now
feasible
to
predict
functions
based
on
unveiled
structure-performance
relationships.
In
contrast,
(POFs)
represent
a
member
of
solid
family
with
no
regularity.
case
POFs,
randomly
packed
building
units
disordered
connections
hinder
electronic
structural
consistency
throughout
entire
networks.
However,
many
investigations
have
demonstrated
that
POFs
could
also
be
designed
originated
from
local
motifs.In
this
Account,
we
will
first
provide
overview
design
synthesis
principles
aromatic
(PAFs),
which
are
typical
exceptional
stability.
Specifically,
achieved
by
specific
in-framework
motifs
demonstrated.
This
strategy
particularly
intuitive
introduce
desired
PAFs,
owing
tolerance
PAFs
harsh
chemical
treatments
synthetic
conditions.
can
either
obtained
selecting
suitable
units,
sometimes
aid
computational
screening,
emerge
product
coupling
reactions
during
process.
Radical
incorporating
persistent
radical
molecule
unit,
rigid
framework
may
facilitate
formation
species
trapping
spins
network,
avoid
delocalizing
recombining
processes.
Alternatively,
formed
linkages.
reaction
plays
construction
functional
like
diacetylene.
highly
porous,
showed
significant
performance
anodes
lithium-ion
batteries.
To
improve
charge
transport
framework,
connecting
manner
were
cohesively
considered,
fully
conjugated
backbone
was
built
up.
another
case,
explicit
cross-coupling
ensured
precise
assembly
donating
accepting
abilities;
therefore,
moving
direction
photogenerated
electrons
rationally
controlled.
Constructing
designing
D-A
system
introduced
exciting
properties
photovoltaic
photocatalysis,
stable
improved
applications
perovskite
solar
cells
productions.
These
shed
light
designable
combination
intrinsic
effective
storage
conversion.
Small,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Sept. 27, 2024
Abstract
Constitutional‐isomerized
covalent
organic
frameworks
(COFs),
constructed
by
swapping
monomers
around
imine
bonds,
have
attracted
attention
for
their
distinct
optoelectronic
properties,
which
significantly
impact
photocatalytic
performance.
However,
limited
research
has
delved
into
the
inherent
relationship
between
isomerization
and
enhancement
of
H
2
O
photosynthesis.
Herein,
a
pair
isomeric
COFs
linked
bonds
(PB‐PT‐COF
PT‐PB‐COF)
is
synthesized,
it
proved
that
exhibit
different
rate‐determining
steps
in
generation
process
,
resulting
twofold
increase
efficiency.
Specifically,
PT‐PB‐COF
demonstrates
effective
adsorption
activation
molecular
oxygen
(O
+
e
−
→
•O
),
leading
to
significant
improvement
In
contrast,
PB‐PT‐COF
exhibits
robust
interaction
with
O,
enabling
direct
oxidation
(H
h
).
This
study
provides
thorough
understanding
intrinsic
mechanism
underlying
constitutional‐isomerized
generation,
offering
insights
further
optimizing
building
units.