ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(4), P. 5365 - 5377
Published: Jan. 17, 2023
It
is
highly
desired
to
explore
closely
contacted
polymer
semiconductor/g-C3N4
heterojunction
photocatalysts
with
promoted
photogenerated-carrier
separation
and
extended
visible-light
response
for
efficient
visible-light-driven
H2
production.
Here,
we
first
synthesized
the
nitro-terminated
oligothiophene
(OTh)
by
controlled
copolymerization
of
thiophene
2-nitrothiophene
monomers,
then
constructed
oligothiophene/crystallinity-improved
g-C3N4
(OTh/g-C3N4)
heterojunctions
a
grinding-induced
combination
strategy.
The
ratio-optimized
20OTh5/g-C3N4
shows
production
activity
up
3.63
mmol
h-1
g-1
under
irradiation,
∼25.9-time
enhancement
compared
that
g-C3N4.
As
verified
time-resolved
photoluminescence
spectra,
surface
photovoltage
fluorescence
spectra
related
•OH
amounts,
improved
photocatalytic
due
transfer
in
expanded
response.
also
confirmed
OTh
chain
length,
crystallinity,
tight
interface
contact
dependent
on
hydrogen
bonds
N···S
interactions
between
are
reasonable
enhanced
electron
from
This
work
illustrates
feasible
strategy
construct
solar-light-driven
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
36(25)
Published: March 8, 2024
Abstract
Non‐noble
transition
metal
(TM)‐based
compounds
have
recently
become
a
focal
point
of
extensive
research
interest
as
electrocatalysts
for
the
two
electron
oxygen
reduction
(2e
−
ORR)
process.
To
efficiently
drive
this
reaction,
these
TM‐based
must
bear
unique
physiochemical
properties,
which
are
strongly
dependent
on
their
phase
structures.
Consequently,
adopting
engineering
strategies
toward
structure
has
emerged
cutting‐edge
scientific
pursuit,
crucial
achieving
high
activity,
selectivity,
and
stability
in
electrocatalytic
This
comprehensive
review
addresses
intricate
field
applied
to
non‐noble
2e
ORR.
First,
connotation
fundamental
concepts
related
kinetics
thermodynamics
succinctly
elucidated.
Subsequently,
focus
shifts
detailed
discussion
various
approaches,
including
elemental
doping,
defect
creation,
heterostructure
construction,
coordination
tuning,
crystalline
design,
polymorphic
transformation
boost
or
revive
ORR
performance
(selectivity,
stability)
catalysts,
accompanied
by
an
insightful
exploration
phase‐performance
correlation.
Finally,
proposes
fresh
perspectives
current
challenges
opportunities
burgeoning
field,
together
with
several
critical
directions
future
development
electrocatalysts.
ACS Materials Letters,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
6(5), P. 2007 - 2049
Published: April 17, 2024
Hydrogen
peroxide
(H2O2),
a
valuable
chemical,
is
widely
used
as
powerful
oxidizing
agent
in
chemical
synthesis,
pharmaceuticals,
medical
disinfection,
and
environmental
treatment
industries.
Currently,
over
95%
of
H2O2
produced
industrially
using
the
anthraquinone
process,
which
associated
with
its
high
energy
consumption
hazardous
byproducts.
Therefore,
photochemical
synthesis
from
water
oxygen
covalent
organic
framework
based
photocatalysts
have
attracted
considerable
attention.
This
review
aims
to
outline
recent
achievements,
challenges
future
prospects
COFs
heterogeneous
for
sustainable
generation.
We
summarize
chronological
development
COFs,
different
mechanisms
involved,
detailed
experiments
quantification
methods
photocatalytic
The
puts
forward
an
outlook,
highlighting
advantages
limitations
anticipate
that
this
will
provide
insight
into
current
progress
inspire
next-generation
production.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
63(26)
Published: April 20, 2024
Inspired
by
dative
boron-nitrogen
(B←N)
bonds
proven
to
be
the
promising
dynamic
linkage
for
construction
of
crystalline
covalent
organic
polymers/frameworks
(COPs/COFs),
we
employed
1,4-bis(benzodioxaborole)
benzene
(BACT)
and
N,N'-Di(4-pyridyl)-1,4,5,8-naphthalenetetracarboxdiimide
(DPNTCDI)
as
corresponding
building
blocks
construct
a
functional
COP
(named
CityU-25),
which
had
been
an
anode
in
rechargeable
lithium
ion
batteries.
CityU-25
displayed
excellent
reversible
storage
capability
455
mAh/g
after
170
cycles
at
0.1
A/g,
impressive
one
673
720
0.5
A/g.
These
findings
suggest
that
is
standout
candidate
advanced
battery
technologies,
highlighting
potential
application
this
type
materials.
Chemical Society Reviews,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Covalent
organic
frameworks
(COFs)
have
gained
considerable
attention
due
to
their
design
possibilities
as
the
molecular
building
blocks
that
can
stack
in
an
atomically
precise
spatial
arrangement.
Journal of Materials Chemistry A,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(23), P. 14005 - 14021
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
By
investigating
the
effects
of
electron
donor
topology
and
hetero[6]radialene
structure
on
3D
COF
photocatalytic
activity,
a
twisted
BF
was
found
to
improve
organic
pollutant
degradation
water
hydrogen
production.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 14, 2025
Abstract
Lithium‐ion
batteries
(LIBs),
known
for
their
high
energy
density
and
long
cycle
life,
have
become
indispensable
in
everyday
applications.
Unfortunately,
the
increasing
demand
LIBs
raises
concerns
about
sustainability
of
lithium
resources.
Non‐lithium
metal‐ion
therefore
garnered
significant
attention
due
to
abundant
resources
potential
cost
advantages.
Yet,
widespread
adoption
is
hindered
by
limited
availability
high‐performance
cathode
materials.
Organic
electrode
materials
(OEMs)
emerged
as
promising
candidates,
owing
structural
diversity
tunability,
allowing
them
accommodate
large
cations.
Despite
potential,
most
OEMs
suffer
from
unsatisfactory
cyclability,
poor
rate
performance,
low
density.
This
review
summarizes
recent
advancements
improving
electrochemical
performance
OEMs,
focusing
on
molecular
engineering
approaches
mitigate
dissolution,
enhance
conductivity
The
charge
storage
mechanism
current
challenges
associated
with
are
first
discussed.
Various
strategies
designed
address
these
then
explored,
including
linkage
improve
stability
electronic
Finally,
insights
provided
future
development
next‐generation
battery
technologies
beyond
LIBs.
Journal of Materials Chemistry A,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
10(23), P. 12378 - 12390
Published: Jan. 1, 2022
The
higher
the
polarity
or
hydrogen
bond
donor
ability
of
solvent,
more
easily
COFs
crystallize,
and
COF
crystallization,
photocatalytic
H
2
evolution.
Frontiers of Optoelectronics,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: Sept. 19, 2022
Abstract
Covalent
organic
frameworks
(COFs)
are
one
class
of
porous
materials
with
permanent
porosity
and
regular
channels,
have
a
covalent
bond
structure.
Due
to
their
interesting
characteristics,
COFs
exhibited
diverse
potential
applications
in
many
fields.
However,
some
require
the
possess
high
structural
stability,
excellent
crystallinity,
suitable
pore
size.
based
on
β-ketoenamine
imines
prepared
through
irreversible
enol-to-keto
tautomerization.
These
crystallinity
exhibit
stability
boiling
water,
strong
resistance
acids
bases,
resulting
various
possible
applications.
In
this
review,
we
first
summarize
preparation
methods
for
β-ketoenamine,
form
powders,
films
foams.
Then,
effects
different
synthetic
structure
analyzed
compared.
The
relationship
between
structures
including
fluorescence
sensors,
energy
storage,
photocatalysis,
electrocatalysis,
batteries
proton
conduction
carefully
summarized.
Finally,
applications,
large-scale
industrial
challenges
future
presented.
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