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.
Single-atom
catalysts
(SACs)
have
been
investigated
and
applied
to
energy
conversion
devices.
However,
issues
of
metal
agglomeration,
low
loading,
substrate
stability
hindered
realization
the
SACs'
full
potential.
Recently,
covalent
organic
framework
(COF)-based
SACs
emerged
as
promising
materials
enable
highly
efficient
catalytic
reactions.
Here,
we
summarize
representative
COF-based
their
wide
application
in
clean
devices
reactions,
such
hydrogen
evolution
reaction,
carbon
dioxide
reduction
nitrogen
oxygen
reaction.
Based
on
catalysis
conditions,
these
reactions
are
categorized
into
photocatalyzed
electrocatalyzed
We
also
design
strategies,
including
heteroatom
inclusion,
donor–acceptor
pairs,
pore
engineering,
interface
etc.
Although
promising,
more
efforts,
linkage
functional
groups,
ionization,
multifunctional
sites
for
cocatalyzed
systems,
etc.,
could
improve
them
be
ideal
SAC
materials.
At
end,
provide
our
perspectives
where
field
will
proceed
next
5
years.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
146(25), P. 17131 - 17139
Published: June 14, 2024
Multicomponent
reactions
(MCRs)
offer
a
platform
to
create
different
chemical
structures
and
linkages
for
highly
stable
covalent
organic
frameworks
(COFs).
As
an
illustrative
example,
the
multicomponent
Povarov
reaction
generates
2,4-phenylquinoline
from
aldehydes
amines
in
presence
of
electron-rich
alkenes.
In
this
study,
we
introduce
new
domino
generate
unprecedented
2,3-phenylquinoline
COFs
epoxystyrene.
This
work
thus
presents,
first
time,
structural
isomeric
produced
by
reactions.
Furthermore,
2,3-phenylquinolines
can
undergo
Scholl
form
extended
aromatic
linkages.
With
approach,
synthesize
two
thermally
chemically
MCR-COFs
heteropolyaromatic
using
both
situ
The
structure
properties
these
are
compared
with
corresponding
2,4-phenylquinoline-linked
COF
imine-COF,
their
activity
toward
benzene
cyclohexane
sorption
separation
is
investigated.
position
pendant
phenyl
groups
within
pore
plays
crucial
role
facilitating
industrially
important
over
cyclohexane.
study
opens
avenue
construct
via
MCR
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.
ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(27), P. 34437 - 34449
Published: June 28, 2024
Harvesting
solar
energy
to
produce
value-added
chemicals
from
carbon
dioxide
(CO2)
presents
a
promising
route
for
addressing
the
complexities
of
sustainable
systems
and
environmental
issues.
In
this
context,
development
metal-coordinated
porous
organic
polymers
(POPs)
offers
vital
avenue
improving
photocatalytic
performance
motifs.
The
current
study
metal-integrated
system
(namely,
Zn@BP-POP)
developed
via
one-pot
Friedel–Crafts
(F.C.)
acylation
strategy,
solid–gas
phase
photochemical
CO2
reduction
CO
(CO2RR).
postsynthetic
incorporation
metal
(Zn)
active
sites
on
host
polymeric
backbone
BP-POP
significantly
influences
catalytic
activity.
Notably,
Zn@BP-POP
demonstrates
good
in
absence
any
cocatalyst
photosensitizer
yielding
while
impeding
competitive
hydrogen
evolution
reaction
(HER)
water.
experimental
findings
collectively
propose
that
observed
activity
selectivity
arise
synergistic
interplay
between
singular
zinc
centers
light-harvesting
capacity
highly
conjugated
backbone.
Further,
X-ray
absorption
spectroscopy
(XAS)
analysis
has
highlighted
prominent
role
played
by
ZnN2O4
single
framework
activating
gaseous
molecules.
time-dependent
density
functional
theory
(DFT)
also
reveals
thermodynamic
feasibility
CO2RR
over
HER
under
optimized
conditions.
This
work
cumulatively
an
effective
strategy
demonstrate
importance
metal-active
effectively
establish
their
structure-activity
relationship
during
photocatalysis.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
146(47), P. 32161 - 32205
Published: Nov. 18, 2024
Covalent
organic
frameworks
(COFs)
are
created
by
the
condensation
of
molecular
building
blocks
and
nodes
to
form
two-dimensional
(2D)
or
three-dimensional
(3D)
crystalline
frameworks.
The
diversity
with
different
properties
functionalities
large
number
possible
framework
topologies
open
a
vast
space
well-defined
porous
architectures.
Besides
more
classical
applications
materials
such
as
absorption,
separation,
catalytic
conversions,
interest
in
optoelectronic
COFs
has
recently
increased
considerably.
electronic
both
their
linkage
chemistry
can
be
controlled
tune
photon
absorption
emission,
create
excitons
charge
carriers,
use
these
carriers
photocatalysis,
luminescence,
chemical
sensing,
photovoltaics.
In
this
Perspective,
we
will
discuss
relationship
between
structural
features
properties,
starting
connectivity,
layer
stacking
2D
COFs,
control
over
defects
morphology
including
thin
film
synthesis,
exploring
theoretical
modeling
structural,
electronic,
dynamic
discussing
recent
intriguing
focus
on
photocatalysis
photoelectrochemistry.
We
conclude
some
remarks
about
present
challenges
future
prospects
powerful
architectural
paradigm.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 27, 2024
Abstract
Photocatalysis
leverages
solar
energy
to
overcome
the
thermodynamic
barrier,
enabling
efficient
chemical
reactions
under
mild
conditions.
It
can
greatly
reduce
reliance
on
traditional
sources
and
has
attracted
significant
research
interest.
Reticular
materials,
including
metal‐organic
frameworks
(MOFs)
covalent
organic
(COFs),
represent
a
class
of
crystalline
materials
constructed
from
molecular
building
blocks
linked
by
coordination
bonds,
respectively.
function
as
heterogeneous
catalysts,
combining
well‐defined
structures
high
tailorability
akin
homogeneous
catalysts.
In
this
review,
regulation
light
absorption,
charge
separation,
surface
in
photocatalytic
process
through
precise
molecular‐level
design
based
features
reticular
is
elaborated.
Notably,
for
MOFsmicroenvironment
modulation
around
catalytic
sites
affects
performance
delved,
with
emphasis
their
unique
dynamic
flexible
microenvironments.
For
COFs,
inherent
excitonic
effects
due
fully
nature
discussed
highlight
strategies
regulate
charge‐
and/or
energy‐transfer‐mediated
photocatalysis.
Finally,
current
challenges
future
directions
field,
aiming
provide
comprehensive
understanding
how
be
optimized
enhanced
photocatalysis
discussed.
Chemical Synthesis,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
4(2)
Published: May 31, 2024
Covalent
organic
frameworks
(COFs)
represent
an
emerging
class
of
crystalline
porous
polymers
characterized
by
their
pre-designed
interconnected
structures
formed
via
dynamic
covalent
bonds.
These
materials
have
garnered
widespread
attention
in
recent
years.
While
applications
two-dimensional
(2D)
COFs
been
extensively
investigated
since
2005,
practicality
has
impeded
limited
specific
surface
area
and
the
robust
π-π
stacking
interaction.
In
contrast,
three-dimensional
(3D)
boast
enhanced
porosity,
larger
area,
well-exposed
functional
groups,
abundance
reaction
sites,
positioning
them
at
forefront
material
research.
They
find
extensive
diverse
fields,
including
adsorption,
separation,
catalysis,
so
on.
This
featured
article
provides
a
comprehensive
exploration
latest
advancements
3D
across
respective
application
domains.
Additionally,
we
outline
current
challenges
that
must
be
addressed
shed
light
on
promising
prospects
for
utilization
COFs.