Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
61(24)
Published: March 31, 2022
Integrating
molecular
catalysts
into
designed
frameworks
often
enables
improved
catalysis.
Compared
with
porphyrin-based
frameworks,
metal-corrole-based
have
been
rarely
developed,
although
monomeric
metal
corroles
are
usually
more
efficient
than
porphyrin
counterparts
for
the
electrocatalytic
oxygen
reduction
reaction
(ORR)
and
evolution
(OER).
We
herein
report
on
porous
organic
polymers
(POPs)
as
ORR
OER
electrocatalysts.
M-POPs
(M=Mn,
Fe,
Co,
Cu)
were
synthesized
by
coupling
10-phenyl-5,15-(4-iodophenyl)corrole
tetrakis(4-ethynylphenyl)methane.
corrole
monomers,
displayed
significantly
enhanced
catalytic
activity
stability.
Co-POP
outperformed
other
achieving
four-electron
a
half-wave
potential
of
0.87
V
vs.
RHE
reaching
10
mA
cm-2
current
density
at
340
mV
overpotential.
This
work
is
unparalleled
to
develop
explore
POPs
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.
Accounts of Chemical Research,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
55(6), P. 878 - 892
Published: Feb. 22, 2022
ConspectusThe
hydrogen
evolution
reaction
(HER),
oxygen
(OER),
and
reduction
(ORR)
are
involved
in
biological
artificial
energy
conversions.
H–H
O–O
bond
formation/cleavage
essential
steps
these
reactions.
In
nature,
intermediates
the
highly
reactive
short-lived,
making
their
identification
investigation
difficult.
catalysis,
realization
of
reactions
at
considerable
rates
close
to
thermodynamic
equilibria
remains
a
challenge.
Therefore,
elucidation
mechanisms
structure–function
relationships
is
fundamental
significance
understand
develop
catalysts.This
Account
describes
our
recent
investigations
on
catalytic
HER,
OER,
ORR
with
metalloporphyrins
derivatives.
Metalloporphyrins
used
nature
for
light
harvesting,
conversion,
electron
transfer,
O2
activation,
peroxide
degradation.
Synthetic
metal
porphyrin
complexes
shown
be
active
We
focused
exploring
study
because
they
have
stable
tunable
structures
characteristic
spectroscopic
properties.For
we
identified
three
formation
established
correlation
between
processes
hydride
electronic
structures.
Importantly,
provided
direct
experimental
evidence
bimetallic
homolytic
mechanism
by
using
sterically
bulky
porphyrins.
Homolytic
HER
has
been
long
proposed
but
rarely
verified
coupling
occurs
spontaneously
quickly,
detection
challenging.
By
blocking
bimolecular
through
steric
effects,
stabilized
characterized
NiIII–H
intermediate
comparing
behaviors
Ni
porphyrins
without
effects.
therefore
an
unprecedented
example
control
versus
heterolytic
tuning
effects
molecular
catalysts.For
water
nucleophilic
attack
(WNA)
high-valent
terminal
Mn-oxo
natural
oxidation.
Mn
tris(pentafluorophenyl)corrole,
MnV(O)
MnIV-peroxo
chemical
electrochemical
OER
Mn-based
WNA
mechanism.
Moreover,
demonstrated
several
catalyst
design
strategies
enhance
rate,
including
pioneering
use
protective
axial
ligands.
studying
Cu
porphyrins,
two
metal-hydroxide
radicals
form
bonds.
Note
that
late-transition
metals
do
not
likely
metal-oxo/oxyl.For
ORR,
presented
improve
activity
selectivity,
providing
rapid
electron-donating
ligands,
introducing
hydrogen-bonding
interactions,
constructing
dinuclear
cooperation,
employing
porphyrin-support
domino
catalysis.
Co
atropisomers
realize
both
two-electron
four-electron
representing
unparalleled
selectivity
only
modifying
and/or
structures.Lastly,
developed
graft
various
electrode
materials
different
covalent
The
molecular-engineered
exhibit
boosted
electrocatalytic
performance,
highlighting
promising
applications
electrocatalysis.
Taken
together,
this
demonstrates
benefits
ORR.
knowledge
learned
herein
valuable
development
porphyrin-based
catalysts
also
other
material
small
molecule
activation
Chemical Society Reviews,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
50(23), P. 12985 - 13011
Published: Jan. 1, 2021
Applications
of
phthalocyanines
(Pcs)
in
electrocatalysis-including
the
oxygen
reduction
reaction
(ORR),
carbon
dioxide
(CO2RR),
evolution
(OER),
and
hydrogen
(HER)-have
attracted
considerable
attention
recently.
Pcs
their
derivatives
are
more
attractive
than
many
other
macrocycles
as
electrocatalysts
since,
although
they
structurally
related
to
natural
porphyrin
complexes,
offer
advantages
low
cost,
facile
synthesis
good
chemical
stability.
Moreover,
high
tailorability
structural
diversity
mean
have
great
potential
for
application
electrochemical
devices.
Here
we
review
structure
composition
Pcs,
methods
analogues,
well
applications
Pc-based
heterogeneous
electrocatalysts.
Optimization
strategies
materials
electrocatalysis
ORR,
CO2RR,
OER
HER
proposed,
based
on
mechanisms
different
reactions.
We
also
discuss
structure/composition-catalytic
activity
relationships
Pc
order
identify
future
practical
applications.
Finally,
opportunities
challenges
use
molecular
discussed.
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
12(1)
Published: Nov. 4, 2021
The
electrochemical
CO2
reduction
to
high-value-added
chemicals
is
one
of
the
most
promising
and
challenging
research
in
energy
conversion
field.
An
efficient
ECR
catalyst
based
on
a
Cu-based
conductive
metal-organic
framework
(Cu-DBC)
dedicated
producing
CH4
with
superior
activity
selectivity,
showing
Faradaic
efficiency
as
high
~80%
large
current
density
-203
mA
cm-2
at
-0.9
V
vs.
RHE.
further
investigation
theoretical
calculations
experimental
results
indicates
Cu-DBC
oxygen-coordinated
Cu
sites
exhibits
higher
selectivity
over
other
two
crystalline
catalysts
nitrogen-coordinated
due
lower
barriers
Cu-O4
during
process.
This
work
unravels
strong
dependence
site
coordination
environment
porous
catalysts,
provides
platform
for
constructing
highly
selective
catalysts.
Chemical Reviews,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
123(9), P. 5347 - 5420
Published: April 12, 2023
Enzymatic
catalysis
has
fueled
considerable
interest
from
chemists
due
to
its
high
efficiency
and
selectivity.
However,
the
structural
complexity
vulnerability
hamper
application
potentials
of
enzymes.
Driven
by
practical
demand
for
chemical
conversion,
there
is
a
long-sought
quest
bioinspired
catalysts
reproducing
even
surpassing
functions
natural
As
nanoporous
materials
with
surface
areas
crystallinity,
metal-organic
frameworks
(MOFs)
represent
an
exquisite
case
how
enzymes
their
active
sites
are
integrated
into
porous
solids,
affording
heterogeneous
superior
stability
customizable
structures.
In
this
review,
we
comprehensively
summarize
advances
MOFs
catalysis,
discuss
design
principle
various
MOF-based
catalysts,
such
as
MOF-enzyme
composites
embedded
sites,
explore
utility
these
in
different
reactions.
The
advantages
enzyme
mimetics
also
highlighted,
including
confinement,
templating
effects,
functionality,
comparison
homogeneous
supramolecular
catalysts.
A
perspective
provided
potential
solutions
addressing
current
challenges
MOF
catalysis.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
60(23), P. 12759 - 12764
Published: March 1, 2021
Abstract
Nitrogen‐doped
graphene
could
catalyze
the
electrochemical
reduction
and
evolution
of
oxygen,
but
unfortunately
suffers
from
sluggish
catalytic
kinetics.
Herein,
for
first
time,
we
report
an
onion‐like
carbon
coated
Co,
N‐doped
(OLC/Co‐N‐C)
material,
which
possesses
multilayers
highly
curved
nanostructures
that
form
mesoporous
architectures.
These
unique
nanospheres
are
produced
when
surfactant
micelles
introduced
to
synthesis
precursors.
Owing
combined
electronic
effect
nanostructuring
effect,
our
OLC/Co‐N‐C
materials
exhibit
high
bifunctional
oxygen
reduction/evolution
reaction
(ORR/OER)
activity,
showing
a
promising
application
in
rechargeable
Zn‐air
batteries.
Experimental
results
rationalized
by
theoretical
calculations,
curvature
graphitic
plays
vital
role
promoting
activities
meta‐carbon
atoms
near
N
ortho/meta
close
pyridinic
N.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
144(27), P. 12390 - 12399
Published: June 29, 2022
The
reaction
of
5,5′-([2,2′-bipyridine]-5,5′-diyl)diisophthalaldehyde
(BPDDP)
with
cyclohexanediamine
and
[benzidine
(BZ)/[2,2′-bipyridine]-5,5′-diamine
(BPDA)],
respectively,
affords
a
nitrogen-rich
porous
organic
cage
BPPOC
two
two-dimensional
(2D)
covalent
frameworks
(COFs),
USTB-1
USTB-2
(USTB
=
University
Science
Technology
Beijing),
under
suitable
conditions.
Interestingly,
single-crystal
X-ray
diffraction
structure
is
able
to
successfully
transform
into
(newly
converted
COFs
denoted
as
USTB-1c
USTB-2c,
respectively)
upon
exchange
the
imine
unit
in
by
BZ
BPDA.
Such
transformation
also
enables
isolation
analogous
(USTB-3c
USTB-4c)
on
basis
an
isostructural
cage,
BTPOC,
which
derived
from
5,5′-([2,2′-bithiophene]-4,4′-diyl)diisophthalaldehyde
(BTDDP)
cyclohexanediamine.
However,
conventional
solvothermal
between
BTDDP
BPDA
leads
impure
phase
USTB-4
containing
incompletely
aldehyde
groups
due
limited
solubility
building
block.
newly
prepared
have
been
characterized
nuclear
magnetic
resonance
spectroscopy,
Fourier
infrared
scanning
electron
microscopy,
transmission
microscopy.
In
particular,
absorb
iodine
vapor
uptake
5.64
g
g–1,
breaking
cage's
(POC's)
record
value
3.78
g–1.
Nevertheless,
cage-derived
exhibit
improved
adsorption
capability
comparison
directly
synthesized
counterparts,
highest
5.80
g–1
for
USTB-1c.
mechanism
investigation
unveils
superiority
nitrogen
atoms
sulfur
POCs
capture
assistance
definite
crystal
structures.
This,
combination
porosity,
synergistically
influences
capacity
COFs.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
145(5), P. 3248 - 3254
Published: Jan. 31, 2023
Benefiting
from
their
unique
structural
merits,
three-dimensional
(3D)
large-pore
COF
materials
demonstrate
high
surface
areas
and
interconnected
large
channels,
which
makes
these
promising
in
practical
applications.
Unfortunately,
functionalization
strategies
application
research
are
still
absent
structures.
To
this
end,
a
series
of
functional
3D
stp-topologized
COFs
designed
based
on
porphyrin
or
metalloporphyrin
moieties,
named
JUC-640-M
(M
=
Co,
Ni,
H).
Interestingly,
JUC-640-H
exhibits
record-breaking
low
crystal
density
(0.106
cm3
g-1)
among
all
crystalline
materials,
along
with
the
largest
pore
size
(4.6
nm)
COFs,
area
(2204
m2
g-1),
abundant
exposed
moieties
(0.845
mmol
g-1).
Inspired
by
characteristics
photoelectrical
performance,
JUC-640-Co
is
utilized
for
photoreduction
CO2
to
CO
demonstrates
production
rate
(15.1
g-1
h-1),
selectivity
(94.4%),
stability.
It
should
be
noted
that
has
exceeded
those
reported
COF-based
materials.
This
work
not
only
produces
novel
channels
but
also
provides
new
guidance
applications
COFs.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
33(33)
Published: July 8, 2021
Abstract
The
precise
identification
of
single‐atom
catalysts
(SACs)
activity
and
boosting
their
efficiency
toward
CO
2
conversion
is
imperative
yet
quite
challenging.
Herein,
for
the
first
time
a
series
porous
organic
polymers
designed
prepared
simultaneously,
containing
well‐defined
M–N
4
O
sites.
Such
strategy
not
only
offers
multiactive
sites
to
promote
catalytic
but
also
provides
more
direct
chance
identify
metal
center
activity.
photoreduction
results
indicate
that
introduction
salphen
unit
with
Ni–N
centers
into
pristine
phthalocyanine‐based
framework
achieves
remarkable
generation
ability
(7.77
mmol
g
–1
)
high
selectivity
96%
over
H
.
In
combination
control
experiments,
as
well
theoretical
studies,
moiety
evidenced
active
site
RR
compared
traditional
moiety,
which
can
be
ascribed
effectively
reducing
energy
barrier,
facilitating
adsorption
reaction
radicals
*COOH,
improving
charge
transportation.
This
work
might
shed
some
light
on
designing
efficient
SACs
reduction
through
modification
coordination
environments.