Cell Reports Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
1(4), P. 100058 - 100058
Published: March 26, 2024
When
designing
new
conjugated
microporous
polymers
(CMPs),
major
efforts
are
typically
focused
on
selecting
specific
linkages
and
variations
of
building
blocks
to
control
their
terminal
structure
function.
However,
the
constitutional
isomerism
CMPs
has
seldom
been
considered
so
far
as
a
crucial
aspect.
Herein,
we
successfully
synthesize
pair
isomeric
CMPs,
named
DBP-TEP
(with
phenanthrenequinone
units)
DBQ-TEP
anthraquinone
units).
Benefiting
from
construction
extended
D-π-A
skeleton,
our
characterized
by
low
band
gaps
high
charge
transport
efficiency,
thus
remarkably
enhancing
uranium
photoreduction
performance.
Interestingly,
experiment
results
show
that
adsorption
capacity
is
1.5
times
under
light
irradiation.
Additionally,
both
experiments
in
real-life
theoretical
calculations
prove
phenanthrenonequinone
unit
does
have
profound
effect
photocatalytic
activity,
which
predominantly
attributed
stronger
electronic
push-pull
system
higher
π-conjugated
DBP-TEP.
JACS Au,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
3(5), P. 1424 - 1434
Published: May 6, 2023
Simultaneously
realizing
efficient
intramolecular
charge
transfer
and
mass
transport
in
metal-free
polymer
photocatalysts
is
critical
but
challenging
for
environmental
remediation.
Herein,
we
develop
a
simple
strategy
to
construct
holey
polymeric
carbon
nitride
(PCN)-based
donor-π-acceptor
organic
conjugated
polymers
via
copolymerizing
urea
with
5-bromo-2-thiophenecarboxaldehyde
(PCN-5B2T
D-π-A
OCPs).
The
resultant
PCN-5B2T
OCPs
extended
the
π-conjugate
structure
introduced
abundant
micro-,
meso-,
macro-pores,
which
greatly
promoted
transfer,
light
absorption,
thus
significantly
enhanced
photocatalytic
performance
pollutant
degradation.
apparent
rate
constant
of
optimized
OCP
2-mercaptobenzothiazole
(2-MBT)
removal
∼10
times
higher
than
that
pure
PCN.
Density
functional
theory
calculations
reveal
photogenerated
electrons
are
much
easier
from
donor
tertiary
amine
group
benzene
π-bridge
then
acceptor
imine
group,
while
2-MBT
more
easily
adsorbed
on
reacts
holes.
A
Fukui
function
calculation
intermediates
predicted
real-time
changing
actual
reaction
sites
during
entire
degradation
process.
Additionally,
computational
fluid
dynamics
further
verified
rapid
OCPs.
These
results
demonstrate
novel
concept
toward
highly
photocatalysis
remediation
by
improving
both
transport.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
36(1)
Published: Oct. 2, 2023
Covalent
organic
frameworks
(COFs)
have
shown
great
advantages
as
photocatalysts
for
hydrogen
evolution.
However,
the
effect
of
linkage
geometry
and
type
on
extent
π-electron
conjugation
in
plane
framework
photocatalytic
properties
COFs
remains
a
significant
challenge.
Herein,
two
Kagome
(kgm)
topologic
oligo(phenylenevinylene)-based
are
designed
synthesized
boosting
evolution
via
"two
one"
strategy.
Under
visible
light
irradiation,
COF-954
with
5
wt%
Pt
cocatalyst
exhibits
high
rate
(HER)
137.23
mmol
g
Advanced Energy Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14(5)
Published: Dec. 11, 2023
Abstract
The
development
of
efficient
photocatalysts
for
artificial
photocatalytic
energy
conversion
is
an
intriguing
strategy.
Promisingly,
conjugated
polymers
(CPs)
have
been
actively
investigated
as
alternatives
to
traditional
inorganic
semiconductors
photocatalysis
due
their
molecularly
tunable
optoelectronic
properties,
thus
providing
a
great
platform
molecular
design.
Incorporating
donor
(D)
and
acceptor
(A)
units
into
the
backbone
CPs
ensures
adequate
D−A
interface,
which
essential
facilitating
charge
separation.
This
approach
also
allows
bandgaps
leading
significant
progress
in
conversions
recent
years.
Here,
fundamentals
D–A
type
are
initially
outlined,
followed
by
advanced
experimental
methods
density
functional
theory
(DFT)
calculations
investigating
carrier
dynamics.
Then,
detailed
exposition
synthetic
strategies
carried
out.
Their
extensive
applications
diverse
energy‐related
conversions,
such
hydrogen
evolution,
oxygen
overall
water
splitting,
CO
2
reduction,
N
H
O
evolution
comprehensively
presented.
review
provides
new
comprehensive
insights
molecular‐level
design
catalysts
boosted
conversion,
expected
further
advance
photocatalysis.
ACS Catalysis,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(10), P. 7308 - 7320
Published: April 25, 2024
The
rational
design
and
modification
of
heterojunction
photocatalysts
aimed
at
achieving
fast
charge
transport
efficient
photocatalytic
performance
is
a
central
goal
solar-light-driven
water
splitting
hydrogen
evolution,
yet
this
remains
challenge.
Herein,
we
prepare
hierarchical
photocatalyst
composed
few-layer
violet
phosphorene
(VP),
cadmium
sulfide
(CdS)
nanoparticles
(NPs),
Pd
single
atoms
(SAs)
by
facile
one-step
ball-milling
strategy.
underlying
VP/CdS
p–n
heterojunctions
are
verified
to
adopt
S-scheme
directional
transfer
combining
in
situ
irradiated
X-ray
photoelectron
spectroscopy
electron
paramagnetic
resonance.
atomically
dispersed
sites
the
low-valence
state
coupled
with
synergistically
achieve
ultrafast
(2.2
ps),
which
interfacial
Pd–S
Pd–P
bonds
serve
as
channels.
In
addition,
density-functional
theory
calculations
reveal
key
role
enhancement
light-harvesting
capacity
optimization
proton
adsorption
thermodynamics.
A
visible-light
production
rate
82.5
mmol
h–1
g–1
attained
an
optimal
1
wt
%
Pd–5
photocatalyst,
manifests
54-fold
increase
respect
that
CdS
NPs,
addition
apparent
quantum
efficiency
(AQE)
25.7%
420
nm.
This
work
showcases
valid
combination
SAs
for
separation
promoting
others.
Journal of Materials Chemistry A,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(13), P. 7693 - 7710
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Through
the
successful
application
of
Suzuki
and
Sonogashira
coupling
reactions,
we
have
synthesized
Py–TPA
Py–TB–TPA
CMPs,
demonstrating
impressive
hydrogen
evolution
rates
(HER)
3633
16
700
μmol
g
−1
h
,
respectively.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
34(28)
Published: Feb. 15, 2024
Abstract
Photocatalytic
oxygen
(O
2
)
reduction
to
hydrogen
peroxide
(H
O
is
considered
be
a
promising
method
for
energy
storage.
However,
it
suffers
from
the
rapid
recombination
of
carriers,
limited
solubility
and
slow
diffusion
,
self‐decomposition
H
in
traditional
diphase
systems.
Here,
self‐floating
carbon
dots/conjugated
microporous
polymer
(CDs/CMP)
photocatalytic
system
established
production
organic
synthesis.
Due
D–π–A
structure,
porous
hydrophobicity,
CMP
induced
intramolecular
charge
transfer,
exposed
abundant
reaction
sites,
enhanced
adsorption.
CDs
act
as
“bridges”
electron
transmission
regulate
surface
hydrophobicity
CMP,
further
improving
transfer
optimizing
interface.
CDs/CMP
exhibits
high
8542.6
µmol
g
−1
h
concurrent
furoic
acid
at
2.22
m
.
This
rate
≈90%
higher
than
that
system,
exceeding
all
previously
reported
photocatalysts
triphase
Notably,
achieves
relative
separation
suppressing
generated
self‐decomposition.
Theoretical
calculations
situ
characterizations
reveal
mechanism
evolution.
provides
insights
into
exploring
application
metal‐free
heterogeneous
reactions.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
63(48)
Published: Sept. 3, 2024
Abstract
Intramolecular
charge
separation
driving
force
and
linkage
chemistry
between
building
blocks
are
critical
factors
for
enhancing
the
photocatalytic
performance
of
metal‐covalent
organic
framework
(MCOF)
based
photocatalyst.
However,
robust
achieving
both
simultaneously
has
yet
to
be
challenging
despite
ongoing
efforts.
Here
we
develop
a
fully
π‐conjugated
vinylene‐linked
multivariate
donor‐π‐acceptor
MCOF
(D‐π‐A,
termed
UJN‐1)
by
integrating
benzyl
cyanides
linker
with
multiple
functional
electron‐rich
triphenylamine
electron‐deficient
copper‐cyclic
trinuclear
units
(Cu‐CTUs)
moieties,
featuring
strong
intramolecular
force,
extended
conjugation
degree
skeleton,
abundant
active
sites.
The
incorporation
Cu‐CTUs
acceptor
electron‐withdrawing
ability
concomitantly
giant
can
efficiently
accelerate
photogenerated
electrons
transfer
from
Cu‐CTUs,
revealing
experiments
theoretical
calculations.
Benefiting
synergistically
effect
D‐π‐A
configuration
vinylene
linkage,
highly‐efficient
spatial
is
achieved.
Consequently,
UJN‐1
exhibits
an
excellent
CO
formation
rate
114.8
μmol
g
−1
in
4
h
without
any
co‐catalysts
or
sacrificial
reagents
under
visible
light,
outperforming
those
analogous
MCOFs
imine‐linked
(UJN‐2,
28.9
)
COF
Cu‐CTU
sites
(UJN‐3,
50.0
),
emphasizing
role
designing
novel
COFs‐based