RSC Applied Interfaces,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
1(1), P. 43 - 69
Published: Sept. 27, 2023
Semiconductor
heterojunctions
are
pivotal
in
determining
the
overall
photocatalytic
efficiency.
This
review
explores
recent
advances
diverse
heterojunction
types,
charge
transfer
mechanisms
and
materials.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
143(18), P. 7104 - 7113
Published: May 3, 2021
The
rapid
development
in
synthesis
methodology
and
applications
for
covalent
organic
frameworks
(COFs)
has
been
witnessed
recent
years.
However,
the
of
highly
stable
functional
COFs
still
remains
a
great
challenge.
Herein
two-dimensional
polyimide-linked
phthalocyanine
(denoted
as
CoPc-PI-COF-1
CoPc-PI-COF-2)
have
devised
prepared
through
solvothermal
reaction
tetraanhydrides
2,3,9,10,16,17,23,24-octacarboxyphthalocyaninato
cobalt(II)
with
1,4-phenylenediamine
4,4′-biphenyldiamine,
respectively.
resultant
CoPc-PI-COFs
four-connected
sql
net
exhibit
AA
stacking
configurations
according
to
powder
X-ray
diffraction
studies,
showing
permanent
porosity,
thermal
stability
above
300
°C,
excellent
resistance
12
M
HCl
aqueous
solution
20
days.
Current–voltage
curves
reveal
conductivity
CoPc-PI-COF-2
value
3.7
×
10–3
1.6
S
m–1,
Due
same
Co(II)
electroactive
sites
together
similar
porosity
CO2
adsorption
capacity
CoPc-PI-COFs,
cathodes
made
up
carbon
black
display
CO2-to-CO
Faradaic
efficiency
87–97%
at
applied
potentials
between
−0.60
−0.90
V
(vs
RHE)
0.5
KHCO3
solution.
comparison
CoPc-PI-COF-2&carbon
electrode,
counterpart
provides
larger
current
density
(jCO)
−21.2
mA
cm–2
associated
its
higher
conductivity.
This
cathode
also
high
turnover
number
frequency,
amounting
277
000
2.2
s–1
−0.70
during
40
h
measurement.
present
result
clearly
discloses
potential
2D
porous
crystalline
solids
electrocatalysis.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
144(46), P. 21328 - 21336
Published: Nov. 9, 2022
Artificial
photosynthesis
of
H2O2
from
O2
reduction
provides
an
energy-saving,
safe,
and
green
approach.
However,
it
is
still
critical
to
develop
highly
active
selective
2e–
oxygen
reaction
photocatalysts
for
efficient
production
owing
the
unsatisfactory
productivity.
Herein,
two
new
two-dimensional
piperazine-linked
CoPc-based
covalent
organic
frameworks
(COFs),
namely,
CoPc-BTM-COF
CoPc-DAB-COF,
were
afforded
nucleophilic
substitution
hexadecafluorophthalocyaninato
cobalt(II)
(CoPcF16)
with
1,2,4,5-benzenetetramine
(BTM)
or
3,3′-diaminobenzidine
(DAB).
Powder
X-ray
diffraction
analysis
in
combination
electron
microscopy
a
series
spectroscopic
technologies
reveals
their
crystalline
porous
framework
fully
conjugated
structure
eclipsed
π-stacking
model.
Ultraviolet–visible
diffuse
reflectance
absorption
spectra
unveil
excellent
light
capacity
wide
range
400–1000
nm.
This,
together
enhanced
photo-induced
charge
separation
transport
efficiency
as
disclosed
by
photocurrent
response
photoluminescence
measurements,
endows
as-prepared
COFs
superior
photocatalytic
activity
toward
O2-to-H2O2
conversion
under
visible-light
irradiation
(λ
>
400
nm).
In
particular,
exhibits
record-high
yield
2096
μmol
h–1
g–1
among
COF-based
impressive
apparent
quantum
7.2%
at
630
The
present
result
should
be
helpful
fabricating
high-performance
low-cost
visible-light-driven
photosynthesis.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
145(15), P. 8364 - 8374
Published: March 14, 2023
Two-dimensional
covalent-organic
frameworks
(2D
COFs)
have
recently
emerged
as
great
prospects
for
their
applications
new
photocatalytic
platforms
in
solar-to-hydrogen
conversion;
nevertheless,
inefficient
solar
energy
capture
and
fast
charge
recombination
hinder
the
improvement
of
hydrogen
production
performance.
Herein,
two
photoactive
three-component
donor-π-acceptor
(TCDA)
materials
were
constructed
using
a
multicomponent
synthesis
strategy
by
introducing
electron-deficient
triazine
electron-rich
benzotrithiophene
moieties
into
through
sp2
carbon
imine
linkages,
respectively.
Compared
with
two-component
COFs,
novel
TCDA-COFs
are
more
convenient
regulating
inherent
photophysical
properties,
thereby
realizing
outstanding
activity
evolution
from
water.
Remarkably,
first
carbon-linked
TCDA-COF
displays
an
impressive
rate
70.8
±
1.9
mmol
g-1
h-1
excellent
reusability
presence
1
wt
%
Pt
under
visible-light
illumination
(420-780
nm).
Utilizing
combination
diversified
spectroscopy
theoretical
prediction,
we
show
that
full
π-conjugated
linkage
not
only
effectively
broadens
harvesting
COFs
but
also
enhances
transfer
separation
efficiency.
Chemical Society Reviews,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
51(15), P. 6307 - 6416
Published: Jan. 1, 2022
This
review
highlights
the
recent
advances
of
metalated
covalent
organic
frameworks,
including
synthetic
strategies
and
applications,
discusses
current
challenges
future
directions.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
61(12)
Published: Jan. 22, 2022
Elaborate
molecular
design
on
cathodes
is
of
great
importance
for
rechargeable
aqueous
zinc-organic
batteries'
performance
elevation.
Herein,
we
a
novel
orthoquinone-based
covalent
organic
framework
with
an
ordered
channel
structures
(BT-PTO
COF)
cathode
ultrahigh
battery.
The
structure
facilitates
ions
transfer
and
makes
the
COF
follow
redox
pseudocapacitance
mechanism.
Thus,
it
delivers
high
reversible
capacity
225
mAh
g-1
at
0.1
A
exceptional
long-term
cyclability
(retention
rate
98.0
%
5
(≈18
C)
after
10
000
cycles).
Moreover,
co-insertion
mechanism
Zn2+
first
followed
by
two
H+
uncovered
time.
Significantly,
this
behaviour
evolves
to
more
insertion
routes
current
density
gives
ultra-fast
kinetics
thus
achieves
unprecedented
specific
power
184
kW
kg-1(COF)
energy
92.4
Wh
.
Our
work
reports
superior
material
zinc
batteries
provides
idea
future
high-performance
cathodes.
Advanced Energy Materials,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
11(39)
Published: Sept. 1, 2021
Abstract
Proton
conductivity
is
the
paramount
property
of
proton‐conducting
materials
that
are
playing
significant
roles
in
diverse
electrochemical
devices
with
applications
proton
exchange
membranes
(PEMs)
for
fuel
cells
(PEMFCs).
Considering
scarcity
fossil
fuels,
development
clean
and
green
renewable
energy
resources
in‐demand
across
globe.
Toward
this
direction,
solid‐state
conductors
interest.
The
higher
structural
tunability,
lower
density,
good
crystallinity,
accessible
well‐defined
pores,
excellent
thermal
chemical
stability
covalent‐organic
frameworks
(COFs)
make
them
versatile
platforms
as
both
under
hydrous
anhydrous
conditions.
Taking
advantage
such
superior
properties,
reports
on
COFs
have
been
increasing
swiftly
since
2014,
which
demands
a
summarization
comprehensive
discussion
“at
glance”
visualization
further
development.
In
review,
showcased
newer
class
material.
A
presented
by
organizing
strategies
taken
to
develop
COFs.
Establishment
structure–function
relationships
implementation
discussed
well.
Moreover,
challenges
future
prospects
elaborately
critically
analyzed.
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
13(1)
Published: Jan. 10, 2022
Abstract
Developing
a
facile
strategy
for
the
construction
of
vinylene-linked
fully
π
-conjugated
covalent
organic
frameworks
(COFs)
remains
huge
challenge.
Here,
versatile
condition
Knoevenagel
polycondensation
constructing
2D
COFs
was
explored.
Three
new
examples
(
BTH-1
,
2
3
)
containing
benzobisthiazoles
units
as
functional
groups
were
successfully
prepared
under
this
and
mild
condition.
The
electron-deficient
benzobisthiazole
cyano-vinylene
linkages
both
integrated
into
conjugated
skeleton
acted
acceptor
moieties.
Interestingly,
we
found
highly
ordered
D-A
system
is
favorable
photocatalytic
activity.
BTH-3
with
benzotrithiophene
donor
strong
effect
exhibited
an
attractive
HER
15.1
mmol
h
−1
g
visible
light
irradiation.
Chemical Society Reviews,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
51(4), P. 1377 - 1414
Published: Jan. 1, 2022
This
review
summarizes
and
discusses
the
recent
progress
in
porous
organic
polymers
for
diverse
biomedical
applications
such
as
drug
delivery,
biomacromolecule
immobilization,
phototherapy,
biosensing,
bioimaging,
antibacterial
applications.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
145(11), P. 6057 - 6066
Published: March 8, 2023
The
development
of
efficient
photocatalysts
for
N2
fixation
to
produce
NH3
under
ambient
conditions
remains
a
great
challenge.
Since
covalent
organic
frameworks
(COFs)
possess
predesignable
chemical
structures,
good
crystallinity,
and
high
porosity,
it
is
highly
significant
explore
their
potential
photocatalytic
nitrogen
conversion.
Herein,
we
report
series
isostructural
porphyrin-based
COFs
loaded
with
Au
single
atoms
(COFX-Au,
X
=
1-5)
fixation.
porphyrin
building
blocks
act
as
the
docking
sites
immobilize
well
light-harvesting
antennae.
microenvironment
catalytic
center
precisely
tuned
by
controlling
functional
groups
at
proximal
distal
positions
units.
As
result,
COF1-Au
decorated
strong
electron-withdrawing
exhibits
activity
toward
production
rates
333.0
±
22.4
μmol
g-1
h-1
37.0
2.5
mmol
gAu-1
h-1,
which
are
2.8-
171-fold
higher
than
that
COF4-Au
electron-donating
porphyrin-Au
molecular
catalyst,
respectively.
could
be
further
increased
427.9
18.7
61.1
2.7
catalysis
COF5-Au
featuring
two
different
kinds
groups.
structure-activity
relationship
analysis
reveals
introduction
facilitates
separation
transportation
photogenerated
electrons
within
entire
framework.
This
work
manifests
structures
optoelectronic
properties
COF-based
can
finely
through
rational
predesign
level,
thus
leading
superior
evolution.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
144(7), P. 2873 - 2878
Published: Feb. 7, 2022
A
new
kind
of
piperazine-linked
covalent
organic
framework
(COF)
was
synthesized
through
the
nucleophilic
substitution
reaction
between
octaminophthalocyanines
and
hexadecafluorophthalocyanines.
The
two-dimensional
(2D)
frameworks
are
in
tetragonally
shaped
polygon
sheets,
which
stack
an
AA
stacking
mode
to
constitute
periodically
ordered
metallophthalocyanine
columns
one-dimensional
(1D)
microporous
channels.
COFs
exhibit
excellent
chemical
stability
permanent
porosity.
By
virtue
neatly
arrayed
phthalocyanine
inbuilt
cationic
radicals,
highly
conductive.
conductivity
values
NiPc-NH-CoPcF8
COF
reached
up
2.72
12.7
S
m-1
for
pellet
film
samples,
respectively.
Moreover,
this
p-type
conductive
exhibited
a
high
carrier
mobility
35.4
cm2
V-1
s-1.
Both
electric
set
records
COFs.