Journal of Materials Chemistry A,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 17, 2024
The
multifarious
aromatic
sulfone-decorated
conjugated
polymers
(CPs)
have
recently
been
developed
to
enable
them
be
employed
in
artificial
photocatalysis
with
encouraging
achievements.
Macromolecules,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
57(15), P. 7208 - 7218
Published: Aug. 1, 2024
π-Conjugated
polymers
(CPs)
bearing
alternating
electron
donor–acceptor
(D–A)
blocks
have
been
widely
exploited
as
promising
photocatalysts
for
hydrogen
production.
However,
little
attention
has
paid
to
the
D–A
ternary
polymer
photocatalysts,
and
current
investigations
on
such
a
system
are
mainly
focused
D−π–A
type
by
inserting
π-bridge
between
D
A
units.
Herein,
new
of
polymeric
namely
poly(DA-ran-Dπ),
were
designed
facilely
constructed
via
atom-economical
direct
C–H
arylation
polymerization
(DArP),
in
which
benzothiophene-5,5-dioxide
(DBTSO2),
3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene
(EDOT),
phenyl
serve
acceptor,
donor,
π-spacer,
respectively.
Our
findings
reveal
that
DBTSO2,
EDOT,
building
can
exert
synergic
effects
promoting
hydrophilicity,
interactions,
charge
separation
resulting
CPs.
Compared
binary
EDBz-0,
EDBz-25
exhibits
much
superior
photocatalytic
performance,
yielding
evolution
rate
up
241.5
mmol
g–1
h–1
with
an
unprecedented
apparent
quantum
yield
28.62%
at
500
nm
wavelength
without
aid
Pt
cocatalyst.
The
water-displacing
setup
reveals
91
mL
H2
gas
be
quickly
produced
within
2
h
using
only
3
mg
photocatalyst.
construction
CPs
DArP,
developed
work,
offers
opportunity
design
green
synthesis
semiconductors
renewable
energy
applications.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 9, 2025
Abstract
2D
single‐crystal
perovskites
have
attracted
interest
due
to
their
excellent
photoelectric
properties
and
improved
moisture
stability,
making
them
promising
for
various
optoelectronic
applications.
However,
challenges
remain,
particularly
low
carrier
collection
efficiency
caused
by
high
exciton
binding
energy.
This
study
introduces
self‐powered
heterojunction
photodetectors
(PDs)
based
on
(PEA)
2
PbI
4
/ZnPc,
enhancing
conduction
the
configuration
of
lateral
electrodes
regulating
carrier/exciton
dynamics
via
design.
The
PD
achieves
an
impressive
detectivity
1.14
×
10
16
Jones,
a
770%
increase
compared
control,
with
detection
limit
reaching
black‐light
level
3
pW
cm
−2
under
532
nm
at
1
V
bias.
performance
surpasses
all
previously
reported
perovskite
PDs
is
attributed
suppressed
dark
current
increased
photocurrent.
built‐in
electric
field
counteracts
part
forward
bias,
reducing
intrinsic
motion
in
dark.
It
also
effectively
dissociates
photogenerated
excitons,
minimizing
radiative
recombination
illumination.
allows
device
detect
weak
light
self‐driven
mode.
Additionally,
extends
detectable
wavelength
980
nm.
has
been
successfully
applied
acousto‐optic
conversion
communication,
highlighting
its
potential
low‐power,
energy‐efficient
optical
communication
solutions.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 11, 2025
Abstract
The
arrangement
of
donor–acceptor
(D–A)
components
in
order
at
a
molecular
level
provides
means
to
achieve
efficient
electron‐hole
separation
for
promoting
the
activity
photocatalysts.
Herein,
we
report
coordination
assembly
D–A
molecules
with
desired
staggered
energy
levels
two
isostructural
metal‐organic
frameworks
(MOFs)
1
and
2
,
which
exhibit
high
photocatalytic
hydrogen
evolution
without
using
any
cocatalysts
photosensitizers.
modulation
active
metal
sites
MOFs
leads
an
increase
rates
from
1260
3218
µmol
h
−1
g
.
A
detailed
mechanism
study
revealed
that
bond
defined
by
assisted
centers
is
key
efficiently
generating
photogenerated
charge
carriers,
has
appropriate
affinity
proton
reduce
barrier
evolution.
Besides,
enhanced
transport
kinetics
based
on
arrayed
free
carboxyl
groups
hydrogen‐bonded
network
endows
higher
conductivity
than
thus
usage
rate
reaction
kinetics.
Angewandte Chemie,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 11, 2025
Abstract
The
arrangement
of
donor–acceptor
(D–A)
components
in
order
at
a
molecular
level
provides
means
to
achieve
efficient
electron‐hole
separation
for
promoting
the
activity
photocatalysts.
Herein,
we
report
coordination
assembly
D–A
molecules
with
desired
staggered
energy
levels
two
isostructural
metal‐organic
frameworks
(MOFs)
1
and
2
,
which
exhibit
high
photocatalytic
hydrogen
evolution
without
using
any
cocatalysts
photosensitizers.
modulation
active
metal
sites
MOFs
leads
an
increase
rates
from
1260
3218
µmol
h
−1
g
.
A
detailed
mechanism
study
revealed
that
bond
defined
by
assisted
centers
is
key
efficiently
generating
photogenerated
charge
carriers,
has
appropriate
affinity
proton
reduce
barrier
evolution.
Besides,
enhanced
transport
kinetics
based
on
arrayed
free
carboxyl
groups
hydrogen‐bonded
network
endows
higher
conductivity
than
thus
usage
rate
reaction
kinetics.
International Journal of Hydrogen Energy,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
79, P. 492 - 502
Published: July 8, 2024
Recent
progress
in
conjugated
polymer
photocatalysts
has
opened
avenues
for
enhancing
photocatalytic
hydrogen
production
(PHP)
activity
through
structural
design.
This
study
highlights
the
impact
of
acceptor-to-donor
feed
ratio
on
PHP
copolymers,
influencing
their
energy
level
structures.
Five
porous
polymers
(CPPs)
were
synthesized
by
adjusting
molar
ratio.
Notably,
at
a
2:1
ratio,
demonstrated
high
evolution
rate
(HER)
61.9
mmol
g−1
h−1
under
full
arc
irradiation
without
co-catalysts
and
an
apparent
quantum
yield
(AQY)
7.77%
475
nm.
However,
further
increasing
proportion
donor
unit
copolymers
decreases
HER.
Experiments
theoretical
simulation
characterized
that
ratios
effectively
tune
polymer's
molecular
structure,
hydrophilicity,
band
gap,
generation
transport
efficiency
photo-induced
charge
carriers,
ultimately
affecting
kinetics
efficiency.
research
demonstrates
tuning
structure
chemical
compositions
CPPs
statistical
copolymerization
significantly
impacts
activity.