Materials Chemistry Frontiers,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
7(16), P. 3298 - 3331
Published: Jan. 1, 2023
This
review
provides
an
overview
of
the
recent
advances
in
heterogeneous
catalysis
using
COFs,
primarily
from
2020
to
2023,
covering
fundamentals,
advantages,
current
challenges,
and
future
perspectives.
Small,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
16(52)
Published: Dec. 1, 2020
Abstract
The
electroreduction
of
CO
2
to
value‐added
chemicals
such
as
is
a
promising
approach
realize
carbon‐neutral
energy
cycle,
but
still
remains
big
challenge
including
low
current
density.
Covalent
organic
frameworks
(COFs)
with
abundant
accessible
active
single‐sites
can
offer
bridge
between
homogeneous
and
heterogeneous
electrocatalysis,
the
electrical
conductivity
limits
their
application
for
reaction
(CO
RR).
Here,
2D
conductive
Ni‐phthalocyanine‐based
COF,
named
NiPc‐COF,
synthesized
by
condensation
2,3,9,10,16,17,23,24‐
octa
‐aminophthalocyaninato
Ni(II)
tert
‐butylpyrene‐tetraone
highly
efficient
RR.
Due
its
intrinsic
sites,
robust
NiPc‐COF
nanosheets
exhibit
very
high
selectivity
(>93%)
in
wide
range
applied
potentials
−0.6
−1.1
V
versus
reversible
hydrogen
electrode
(RHE)
large
partial
density
35
mA
cm
−2
at
RHE
aqueous
solution
that
surpasses
all
conventional
COF
electrocatalysts.
bridged
covalent
pyrazine
linkage
maintain
RR
activity
10
h.
This
work
presents
implementation
provides
strategy
enhance
conversion
efficiency
electrocatalysis.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
61(47)
Published: Sept. 14, 2022
Abstract
Covalent
organic
frameworks
(COFs)
are
an
emerging
category
of
polymers
with
highly
porous
crystalline
structures.
In
the
last
decade,
reports
on
use
COFs
as
heterogeneous
photocatalysts
for
transformations
have
shown
significant
progress.
Still,
comprehensive
reviews
mechanisms
photocatalytic
using
lacking.
This
Review
provides
a
and
systematic
overview
COF‐based
transformations.
Firstly,
we
discuss
photophysical
properties
characterization
methods
photocatalysts.
Then,
general
mechanism,
advantages,
strategies
to
improve
efficiency
summarized.
After
that,
advanced
examples
analyzed
regard
underlying
mechanisms.
The
ends
critical
perspective
challenges
prospects.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
35(24)
Published: Dec. 23, 2022
Abstract
Organic
photochemistry
is
intensely
developed
in
the
1980s,
which
nature
of
excited
electronic
states
and
energy
electron
transfer
processes
are
thoroughly
studied
finally
well‐understood.
This
knowledge
from
molecular
organic
can
be
transferred
to
design
covalent
frameworks
(COFs)
as
active
visible‐light
photocatalysts.
COFs
constitute
a
new
class
crystalline
porous
materials
with
substantial
application
potentials.
Featured
outstanding
structural
tunability,
large
porosity,
high
surface
area,
excellent
stability,
unique
photoelectronic
properties,
potential
candidates
various
research
areas
(e.g.,
photocatalysis).
review
aims
provide
state‐of‐the‐art
insights
into
COF
photocatalysts
(pristine,
functionalized,
hybrid
COFs)
for
transformations.
The
catalytic
reaction
mechanism
COF‐based
influence
dimensionality
crystallinity
on
heterogenous
photocatalysis
performance
also
discussed,
followed
by
perspectives
prospects
main
challenges
opportunities
future
ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
15(3), P. 3621 - 3630
Published: March 14, 2021
Two-dimensional
(2D)
nanostructures
are
a
frontier
in
materials
chemistry
as
result
of
their
extraordinary
properties.
Metal-free
2D
nanomaterials
possess
extra
appeal
due
to
improved
cost-effectiveness
and
lower
toxicity
with
respect
many
inorganic
structures.
The
outstanding
electronic
characteristics
some
metal-free
semiconductors
have
projected
them
into
the
world
organic
synthesis,
where
they
can
function
high-performance
photocatalysts
drive
sustainable
synthesis
high-value
molecules.
Recent
reports
on
this
topic
inspired
stream
research
opened
up
theme
that
we
believe
will
become
one
most
dominant
trends
forthcoming
years.
ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
14(21), P. 24299 - 24308
Published: May 20, 2022
Solar-driven
photoreduction
of
CO2
into
valuable
fuels
offers
a
sustainable
technology
to
relieve
the
energy
crisis
as
well
greenhouse
effect.
Yet
exploration
highly
efficient,
selective,
stable,
and
environmental
benign
photocatalysts
for
reduction
remains
major
issue
challenge.
The
interfacial
engineering
heterojunction
could
be
valid
approach
boost
efficiency
catalytic
process.
Herein,
we
propose
novel
covalent
organic
framework/metal
framework
(COF/MOF)
photocatalyst,
using
olefin
(C═C)
linked
(TTCOF)
NH2-UiO-66
(Zr)
(NUZ)
representative
building
blocks,
enhanced
CO.
optimized
TTCOF/NUZ
exhibited
superior
CO
yield
(6.56
μmol
g-1
h-1)
in
gas-solid
system
when
irradiated
by
visible
light
only
with
H2O
(g)
weak
reductant,
it
was
4.4
5
times
higher
than
pristine
TTCOF
NUZ,
respectively.
photogenerated
electrons
transfer
route
proposed
follow
typical
step-scheme
(S-scheme),
which
affirmed
XPS,
situ
XPS
EPR
characterizations.
boosting
activity
credited
special
charge
carrier
separation
S-scheme
heterojunction,
can
accelerate
transportation
improve
redox
ability
at
interface.
This
work
paves
way
design
preparation
COF/MOF
heterostructure
reduction.
Nanoscale,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
14(5), P. 1679 - 1699
Published: Jan. 1, 2022
The
fossil-fuel
shortage
and
severe
environmental
issues
have
posed
ever-increasing
demands
on
clean
renewable
energy
sources,
for
which
the
exploration
of
electrocatalysts
has
been
a
big
challenge
toward
transfer
storage.