Toward
visible
light
photocatalysis,
covalent
organic
frameworks
(COFs)
have
recently
garnered
growing
attention.
The
effect
of
different
orientations
imine
imine-linked
COFs
on
photocatalysis
should
be
elucidated.
Here,
two
are
developed
with
2,5-diphenylthieno[3,2-
Chemical Society Reviews,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Covalent
organic
frameworks
(COFs)
have
gained
considerable
attention
due
to
their
design
possibilities
as
the
molecular
building
blocks
that
can
stack
in
an
atomically
precise
spatial
arrangement.
Nano Letters,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
24(43), P. 13708 - 13717
Published: Oct. 17, 2024
Reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)-responsive
drug
delivery
systems
possess
immense
potential
for
targeted
and
controlled
release
of
therapeutics.
However,
the
rapid
responsiveness
to
ROS
sustained
antibacterial
drugs
are
often
limited
by
challenging
microenvironment
periodontitis.
Integrating
ROS-responsive
with
photocatalytic
technologies
presents
a
strategic
approach
overcome
these
limitations.
Herein,
pillararene-embedded
covalent
organic
framework
(PCOF)
incorporating
prodrug
thioacetal
(TA)
has
been
developed
treat
This
drug-loaded
nanoplatform,
namely
TA-loaded
PCOF,
utilizes
self-amplifying
property
enhance
therapeutic
efficacy.
PCOFs
demonstrate
exceptional
photosensitivity
generation
capabilities
when
employed
as
carriers.
When
exposed
ROS,
TA
within
nanoplatform
was
activated
cleaved
into
cinnamaldehyde
(CA),
highly
potent
compound.
By
leveraging
visible
light
activate
site-specific
infection
targeting,
PCOF
effectively
alleviated
periodontitis,
thereby
advancing
field
systems.
Chemical Synthesis,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
5(1)
Published: Jan. 8, 2025
The
conversion
performance
for
electrocatalytic
CO2
reduction
reaction
(CO2RR)
relies
on
the
affinity
of
molecules.
Ionic
covalent
organic
frameworks
(COFs)
are
promising
platforms
CO2RR
due
to
accessible
catalytic
sites
in
skeleton,
high
combination
ability
and
electronic
conductivity.
However,
most
ionic
COFs
constructed
via
pre-functionalization
monomers
or
post-modification
encountering
incomplete
loading
uneven
distribution
active
sites.
In
this
work,
a
cationic
porphyrin-based
COF
using
(3-carboxypropyl)trimethylammonium
Co-porphyrin
units
is
developed
through
sub-stoichiometric
bottom-up
synthesis
method
fine-tune
pore
environment
modulating
binding
CO2.
Compared
base
COFs,
exhibit
improved
conductivity,
adsorption
uptakes
enhanced
reducibility,
further
improving
performance.
Notably,
achieves
CO
selectivity
93%
partial
current
density
24.6
mA·cm-2.
This
work
not
only
offers
considerable
insights
groups
but
also
provides
stoichiometry
modulate
environment.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 29, 2025
Abstract
Growing
global
concerns
over
energy
security
and
climate
change
have
intensified
efforts
to
develop
sustainable
strategies
for
electrochemical
CO
2
reduction
(eCO
RR).
Covalent
Organic
Frameworks
(COFs)
emerged
as
promising
electrocatalysts
eCO
RR
due
their
tunable
structures,
high
surface
areas,
abundance
of
active
sites.
However,
the
performance
2D
COFs
is
often
limited
by
layer
stacking,
which
restricts
site
exposure
reduces
selectivity.
To
overcome
these
challenges,
a
new
class
known
pillar‐layered
(PL‐COFs)
developed
featuring
adjustable
interlayer
spacing
3D
architecture.
Characterization
using
PXRD,
TEM,
XPS,
EIS
confirmed
successful
integration
pillar
molecules,
leads
increased
spacing,
crystallinity,
porosity.
These
structural
advancements
result
in
significantly
improved
activity
selectivity
‐to‐CO
conversion.
Density
functional
theory
simulations
revealed
that
enhanced
adsorption
desorption
contribute
outstanding
PL‐COF‐1,
boasts
largest
spacing.
This
material
achieved
an
impressive
Faradaic
efficiency
91.3%
demonstrated
significant
current
density,
outperforming
both
original
COF‐366‐Co
PL‐COF‐2.
findings
highlight
effectiveness
pillaring
strategy
optimizing
COF‐based
electrocatalysts,
paving
way
next‐generation
materials
Small,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 5, 2025
Abstract
Ionic
vinylene‐linked
covalent
organic
frameworks
(ivCOFs)
with
ionic
characteristics
and
highly
conjugated
structures
have
been
promising
functional
materials.
However,
both
the
number
of
reported
COFs
its
synthetic
methodologies
still
be
limited.
Herein,
two
new
kinds
(named
as
COF‐NUC‐1
COF‐NUC‐2)
are
synthesized
by
novel
geomimetic
interfacial
hydrothermal
synthesis
for
first
time.
Due
to
insolubility
aldehyde
monomers
in
water,
a
molecule/water
interface
is
created,
where
water‐soluble
N‐ethyl‐2,4,6‐trimethylpyridinium
bromide
(ETMP‐Br)
can
react
via
interface‐confined
Knoevenagel
condensation
reaction.
The
resultant
show
high
crystallinity,
chemical
stability,
hydrophilic
nature.
Benefiting
from
electron‐withdrawing
redox
properties
pyridinium
salts,
as‐fabricated
memristor
based
on
film
shows
stable
nonvolatile
memory
effects,
featuring
ON/OFF
current
ratio
0.66
×
10
3
small
switch‐on
voltage
−0.68
V.
This
work
expands
realm
ivCOFs
deepens
understanding
synthesis.
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.
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.