ACS Materials Letters,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
6(1), P. 140 - 152
Published: Dec. 7, 2023
Covalent
organic
frameworks
(COFs)
have
attracted
great
attention
as
pivotal
photocatalysts
for
efficient
CO2
photoreduction
into
value-added
fuels,
which
hold
promise
simultaneously
mitigating
global
warming
and
the
energy
crisis.
However,
synthesis
of
COFs
with
a
high
crystalline
state
hierarchically
porous
structure
to
boost
is
still
an
enormous
challenge
rarely
reported,
probably
because
dependence
upon
monomers
rigorous
preparation
conditions.
Herein,
series
functional
kagome
(kg
m)
topologic
2D
crystallinity
porosity
were
synthesized
based
on
condensation
4,4′,4″,4‴-(ethene-1,1,2,2-tetrayl)tetraaniline
(ETTA)
2,2′-bipyridyl-5,5′-dialdehyde
(Bpy-CHO)
building
units
combined
postmodification
strategy,
named
ETTA-Bpy-COF-M
(M
=
H,
Fe,
Co,
Ni,
or
Cu).
Stimulated
by
unique
kg
m
topologized
framework
well-ordered
hierarchical
micropores
mesopores,
abundant
exposed
atomic
Co
sites,
remarkable
photoelectrical
performance,
ETTA-Bpy-COF-Co
used
photocatalyst
catalyzing
CO2-to-CO
photoconversion
exhibits
CO
yield
rate
(9398.14
μmol
g–1
h–1),
large
selectivity
(92.73%),
good
durability.
Experimental
theoretical
analyses
demonstrated
that
superior
performance
catalyzed
was
attributed
desirable
cooperative
contribution
topological
hexagonal
triangular
pores
well
active
can
promote
photoexcited
charge
carrier
kinetics,
enhance
adsorption
activation,
reduce
barriers
*COOH
generation
desorption.
This
work
opens
new
way
COF
photosynthesis
reduction
offers
precious
insights
related
studies
in
future.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 10, 2024
Abstract
Covalent
organic
frameworks
(COFs)
attract
significant
attention
due
to
their
ordered,
crystalline,
porous,
metal‐free,
and
predictable
structures.
These
unique
characteristics
offer
great
opportunities
for
the
diffusion
transmission
of
photogenerated
charges
during
photocatalysis.
Currently,
a
considerable
number
COFs
are
used
as
metal‐free
semiconductor
photocatalysts.
This
review
aims
understand
relationships
between
structure
photocatalysis
performance
provides
in‐depth
insight
into
synthetic
strategy
improve
performance.
Subsequently,
focuses
on
structural
motif
in
sustainable
photocatalytic
hydrogen
evolution,
carbon
dioxide
reduction,
peroxide
generation,
compound
transformations.
Last,
conjunction
with
progress
achieved
challenges
yet
be
overcome,
candid
discussion
is
undertaken
regarding
field
COF
photocatalysis,
accompanied
by
presentation
potential
research
avenues
future
directions.
seeks
provide
readers
comprehensive
understanding
pivotal
role
robust
guidance
innovative
utilization
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
63(30)
Published: May 13, 2024
Abstract
Three‐dimensional
covalent
organic
frameworks
(3D
COFs),
recognized
for
their
tailorable
structures
and
accessible
active
sites,
offer
a
promising
platform
developing
advanced
photocatalysts.
However,
the
difficulty
in
synthesis
functionalization
of
3D
COFs
hinders
further
development.
In
this
study,
we
present
series
3D‐
bcu
‐COFs
with
8
connected
porphyrin
units
linked
by
linear
linkers
through
imine
bonds
as
versatile
photocatalyst
design.
The
photoresponse
was
initially
modulated
functionalizing
benzo‐thiadiazole
or
benzo‐selenadiazole
groups.
Furthermore,
taking
advantage
well‐exposed
sites
‐COFs,
photocatalytic
activity
optimized
stepwise
protonation
centers.
dual
protonated
COF
groups
exhibited
enhanced
charge
separation,
leading
to
an
increased
H
2
O
production
under
visible
light.
This
enhancement
demonstrates
combined
benefits
linker
on
efficiency.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
63(15)
Published: Feb. 9, 2024
Developing
high
connectivity
(>8)
three-dimensional
(3D)
covalent
organic
frameworks
(COFs)
towards
new
topologies
and
functions
remains
a
great
challenge
owing
to
the
difficulty
in
getting
building
blocks.
This
however
represents
most
important
step
promoting
diversity
of
COFs
due
still
limited
dynamic
bonds
available
for
constructing
at
this
stage.
Herein,
highly
connected
phthalocyanine-based
(Pc-based)
3D
MPc-THHI-COFs
(M=H
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
34(52)
Published: Aug. 27, 2024
Abstract
Herein,
a
rational
strategy
is
presented
to
reduce
the
energy
barrier
of
singlet
ground
state
excited
transitions,
whilst
simultaneously
reducing
losses
in
populating
triplet
states.
The
approach
relies
on
constructing
3D
space
connected
donor–acceptor
systems
COFs.
D–A
system
8‐connected
COFs
(denoted
as
COF‐1
and
COF‐2)
allows
efficient
transfer
electrons,
overcoming
traditional
electron
transport
limitations
2D
significantly
boosting
solar
utilization
efficiency
under
visible
light
irradiation.
COF‐2,
possessing
an
extended
π‐conjugated
structure
relative
COF‐1,
demonstrated
high
selectivity
for
photocatalytic
generation
H
2
O
(6.93
mmol
g
−1
h
)
natural
seawater
without
need
sacrificial
reagents,
exceeding
performance
most
previously
reported
COF‐based
photocatalysts.
this
work
offers
new
optimizing
photocatalysts
production
other
applications.
Accounts of Chemical Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
57(6), P. 870 - 883
Published: Feb. 29, 2024
ConspectusTo
cope
with
the
increasingly
global
greenhouse
effect
and
energy
shortage,
it
is
urgent
to
develop
a
feasible
means
convert
anthropogenic
excess
carbon
dioxide
(CO2)
into
resources.
The
photocatalytic
CO2
reduction
reaction
(CO2RR)
coupled
water
oxidation
(WOR),
known
as
artificial
photosynthesis,
green,
clean,
promoting
strategy
deal
above
issues.
Among
reported
systems
for
reduction,
main
challenge
achieve
WOR
simultaneously
due
limited
charge
separation
efficiency
complicated
dynamic
process.
To
address
problem,
scientists
have
assembled
two
nanosemiconductor
motifs
CO2RR
heterojunction
photocatalyst
realize
photosynthesis.
However,
difficult
clearly
explore
corresponding
catalytic
mechanism
establish
an
accurate
structure–activity
relationship
at
molecular
level
their
aperiodic
distribution
structural
information.
Standing
on
shoulders
of
photocatalysts,
new-generation
material,
hetero-motif
junction
(HMMJ)
has
been
developed
studied
by
our
laboratory.
A
class
crystalline
materials
well-defined
periodic
structure,
adjustable
assembly
mode,
semiconductor-like
properties,
which
composed
predesigned
respectively,
coordination
or
covalent
bonds.
intrinsic
properties
make
these
catalysts
susceptible
functional
modifications
improve
light
absorption
electrical
conductivity.
small
size
short
distance
can
greatly
promote
photogenerated
electron–hole
migration.
Based
advantages,
they
be
used
potential
excellent
photocatalysts
Notably,
explicit
information
determined
single-crystal
powder
X-ray
diffraction
provide
visual
platform
mechanism.
More
importantly,
connection
number,
spatial
distance,
interaction,
arrangement
mode
well-designed
detailed
that
hardly
in
nanoheterojunction
systems.
In
this
regard,
HMMJ
new
frontier
photosynthesis
serve
important
bridge
between
solid
photocatalysts.
Thus,
very
summarize
state-of-the-art
give
in-depth
insight
future
development.In
Account,
we
summarized
recent
advances
using
mainly
focusing
results
lab.
We
present
overview
current
knowledge
about
introduce
design
schemes
unique
advantages
compared
other
construction
strategies
application
explain
why
junctions
promising
show
powerful
studying
photocatalysis.
dynamics
are
illustrated.
Finally,
bring
outlook
challenges
development
prospects
believe
Account
will
afford
insights
high-efficiency
guidance
more
atom-economic,
environmentally
friendly,
sustainable
way.
ACS Catalysis,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(6), P. 3943 - 3954
Published: Feb. 27, 2024
Covalent
organic
frameworks
(COFs)
would
be
a
promising
platform
to
immobilize
metal
N-heterocyclic
carbenes
(M-NHCs)
for
efficient
CO2
conversion,
but
they
are
seldom
reported.
Herein,
we
develop
facile
base-free
strategy
prepare
M-NHCs
(M
=
Ir,
Au,
Pd)
decorated
M-NHC–COFs
(Ir-NHC–COF,
Au-NHC–COF,
and
Pd-NHC–COF)
via
the
reactions
of
imidazolium
carboxylate
functionalized
NHC-based
COF
(NHC–CO2–COF)
with
corresponding
complexes
under
mild
conditions.
This
synthesis
method
generation
desired
M-NHC
single
sites
avoids
handling
free
use
strong
bases.
The
obtained
Ir-NHC–COF
catalyst
showed
catalytic
activity
recyclability
in
hydrogenation
process,
attaining
noteworthy
turnover
frequency
up
17244
h–1,
which
placed
it
among
top-performing
heterogeneous
catalysts
this
reaction.
study
presents
universal
straightforward
approach
attaching
functional
onto
COFs,
offering
combined
advantages
acting
as
highly
reactions.
general
widely
applicable
other
M-NHC-functionalized
porous
materials
covalently
bound
various
applications
future.
Nano Letters,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
24(18), P. 5444 - 5452
Published: April 19, 2024
We
report,
for
the
first
time,
a
new
synthetic
strategy
preparation
of
crystalline
two-dimensional
olefin-linked
covalent
organic
frameworks
(COFs)
based
on
aldol
condensation
between
benzodifurandione
and
aromatic
aldehydes.
Olefin-linked
COFs
can
be
facilely
crystallized
through
either
pyridine-promoted
solvothermal
process
or
benzoic
anhydride-mediated
flux
synthesis.
The
resultant
COF
leaf
with
high
in-plane
π-conjugation
exhibits
efficient
visible-light-driven
photoreduction
carbon
dioxide
(CO