Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 27, 2024
Abstract
Metal‐coordinated
covalent
organic
frameworks
(M‐COFs)
have
garnered
significant
attention
for
their
potential
in
carbon
dioxide
(CO
2
)
photoreduction.
However,
the
efficient
conversion
of
CO
to
(carbon
monoxide)
remains
challenging
because
strong
exciton
effects
from
Coulombic
interactions
electron‐hole
pairs
within
metal‐associated
coordination
environment.
Herein,
three
benzoxazole
(BBO)‐based
COF
photocatalysts
coordinated
with
cobalt
(Co)
ions
featuring
distinct
geometries:
Co‒N‒O
,
3
and
Co‒N
‒O
are
strategically
designed.
The
dissociation
is
precisely
modulated
photocatalytic
reduction
enhanced.
Among
them,
BBO‐COF
BPY
‐Co
demonstrates
a
increase
production
rate
5,
024.87
10,
552.15
µmol
g
−1
h
an
improvement
selectivity
80%
91%,
coupled
excellent
stability.
Spectral
characterizations
density
functional
theory
(DFT)
theoretical
calculations
elucidate
that
judicious
tuning
Co
atom
environment
optimized
local
electronic
structure
BBO‐COFs
which
significantly
boosts
dissociation,
facilitates
charge
carrier
migration
framework,
mitigates
recombination
photogenerated
pairs,
reduce
energy
barrier
rate‐determining
step.
This
study
provides
insight
into
pivotal
role
metal
microenvironments
enhancing
process
paving
way
new
strategies
regulation
COFs.
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.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 2, 2025
Furthering
the
field
of
synthetic
organic
chemistry
from
discrete
molecules
regime
to
extended
structure
regime,
covalent
frameworks
(COFs)
represent
a
new
genre
crystalline
porous
materials
featuring
designability
with
molecular-level
precision,
well-defined
porosity,
and
exceptional
stability
imparted
by
robust
linkages
reticulating
molecules.
The
topology
COFs
is
principal
feature
that
regulates
their
functionality
usability
for
emerging
technologies.
Profound
comprehension
network
topologies
maneuvering
them
toward
targeted
applications
are
crucial
advancing
realm
COF
research
developing
novel
functional
exciting
breakthroughs.
In
this
Perspective,
we
discuss
recent
pursuits
contributing
discovery
highly
connected
nets
having
topologies,
assess
key
challenges
achieving
such
offer
insights
into
current
scenario
future
directions.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 9, 2025
Photo/electro-catalytic
CO2
reduction
into
high-value
products
are
promising
strategies
for
addressing
both
environmental
problems
and
energy
crisis.
Duo
to
their
advantageous
visible
light
absorption
ability,
adjustable
optic/electronic
properties,
definite
active
center,
post-modification
capability,
excellent
stability,
porphyrin-based
covalent
organic
frameworks
(COFs)
have
emerged
as
attractive
photo/electro-catalysts
towards
reduction.
In
this
review,
the
research
progress
of
COFs
photo/electro-catalytic
is
summarized
including
design
principles,
catalytic
performance,
reaction
mechanism.
addition,
review
also
presents
some
challenges
prospects
application
in
reduction,
laying
base
fundamental
efforts.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Sept. 16, 2024
Abstract
Covalent
organic
frameworks
(COFs)
with
stable
crystalline
porous
structures
and
flexible
assembly
properties
contribute
to
the
direct
photocatalytic
synthesis
of
H
2
O
meet
growing
global
demand.
To
address
challenges
insufficient
redox
capacity
photogenerated
carrier
recombination
COFs,
S‐scheme
heterojunction
is
constructed
from
COFs
quantum
dots
(QDs)
improve
production
.
Herein,
0D
ZnCdS
QDs
(ZCS)
uniformly
anchor
on
surface
a
2D
conjugated
tetrathiafulvalene‐based
COF
(TT‐COF),
affording
TT‐COF/ZCS.
Formation
effectively
prevents
agglomeration
ZCS,
modulates
energy
band
structure
TT‐COF,
enhances
migration
carriers
ability.
As
total
consequence,
optimized
(TZ‐40)
able
afford
in
yield
up
5171
µmol
g
−1
h
under
visible
light
irradiation
,
much
higher
than
those
for
2520
2647
The
present
result
demonstrates
great
potential
COFs/QDs‐based
heterojunctions
applications
including
production.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 27, 2024
Abstract
Photocatalysis
leverages
solar
energy
to
overcome
the
thermodynamic
barrier,
enabling
efficient
chemical
reactions
under
mild
conditions.
It
can
greatly
reduce
reliance
on
traditional
sources
and
has
attracted
significant
research
interest.
Reticular
materials,
including
metal‐organic
frameworks
(MOFs)
covalent
organic
(COFs),
represent
a
class
of
crystalline
materials
constructed
from
molecular
building
blocks
linked
by
coordination
bonds,
respectively.
function
as
heterogeneous
catalysts,
combining
well‐defined
structures
high
tailorability
akin
homogeneous
catalysts.
In
this
review,
regulation
light
absorption,
charge
separation,
surface
in
photocatalytic
process
through
precise
molecular‐level
design
based
features
reticular
is
elaborated.
Notably,
for
MOFsmicroenvironment
modulation
around
catalytic
sites
affects
performance
delved,
with
emphasis
their
unique
dynamic
flexible
microenvironments.
For
COFs,
inherent
excitonic
effects
due
fully
nature
discussed
highlight
strategies
regulate
charge‐
and/or
energy‐transfer‐mediated
photocatalysis.
Finally,
current
challenges
future
directions
field,
aiming
provide
comprehensive
understanding
how
be
optimized
enhanced
photocatalysis
discussed.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
63(49)
Published: Aug. 27, 2024
Abstract
As
organic
semiconductor
materials
gain
increasing
prominence
in
the
realm
of
photocatalysis,
two
carbon‐nitrogen
materials,
poly
(heptazine
imide)
(PHI)
and
(triazine
(PTI),
have
garnered
extensive
attention
applications
owing
to
their
unique
structure
properties.
This
review
elaborates
on
distinctive
physical
chemical
features
PHI
PTI,
emphasizing
formation
mechanisms
ensuing
Furthermore,
it
elucidates
intricate
correlation
between
energy
band
structures
various
photocatalytic
reactions.
Additionally,
outlines
primary
synthetic
strategies
for
constructing
along
with
characterization
techniques
identification.
It
also
summarizes
enhancing
performance
whose
advantages
are
discussed.
Finally,
highlights
promising
prospects
challenges
PTI
as
photocatalysts.
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
16(1)
Published: Jan. 28, 2025
Abstract
Artificial
photosynthesis
of
urea
from
NH
3
and
CO
2
seems
to
remain
still
essentially
unexplored.
Herein,
three
isomorphic
three-dimensional
covalent
organic
frameworks
with
twofold
interpenetrated
ffc
topology
are
functionalized
by
benzene,
pyrazine,
tetrazine
active
moieties,
respectively.
A
series
experiment
results
disclose
the
gradually
enhanced
conductivity,
light-harvesting
capacity,
photogenerated
carrier
separation
efficiency,
co-adsorption
capacity
towards
in
order
benzene-,
pyrazine-,
tetrazine-containing
framework.
This
turn
endows
framework
superior
photocatalytic
activity
production
yield
523
μmol
g
−1
h
,
40
4
times
higher
than
that
for
benzene-
pyrazine-containing
framework,
respectively,
indicating
heterocyclic
N
microenvironment-dependent
catalytic
performance
these
photocatalysts.
is
further
confirmed
in-situ
spectroscopic
characterization
density
functional
theory
calculations.
work
lays
a
way
sustainable
urea.
Angewandte Chemie,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 9, 2025
Abstract
Photo/electro‐catalytic
CO
2
reduction
into
high‐value
products
are
promising
strategies
for
addressing
both
environmental
problems
and
energy
crisis.
Duo
to
their
advantageous
visible
light
absorption
ability,
adjustable
optic/electronic
properties,
definite
active
center,
post‐modification
capability,
excellent
stability,
porphyrin‐based
covalent
organic
frameworks
(COFs)
have
emerged
as
attractive
photo/electro‐catalysts
towards
reduction.
In
this
review,
the
research
progress
of
COFs
photo/electro‐catalytic
is
summarized
including
design
principles,
catalytic
performance,
reaction
mechanism.
addition,
review
also
presents
some
challenges
prospects
application
in
reduction,
laying
base
fundamental
efforts.