Two consecutive post-synthetic modifications of benzothiadiazole-based conjugated polymers for enhanced photocatalytic H<sub>2</sub> evolution: the significance of the sulfinyl group
Xiaodong Zhao, Bo Chen, Wenbo Dong, Shengyao Wang, Yonggang Xiang, Hao Chen
Abstract
This paper reports that the electron-withdrawing sulfinyl group provides superior impetus to enhance the photocatalytic H<sub>2</sub> evolution ability of benzothiodiazole-based D–A conjugated polymers in comparison to the eye-catching fluorine.
Topics & Concepts
Conjugated systemPhotocatalysisPolymerGroup (periodic table)Materials scienceFluorinePhotochemistryPolymer chemistryChemical engineeringCombinatorial chemistryOrganic chemistryChemistryCatalysisEngineeringAdvanced Photocatalysis TechniquesCovalent Organic Framework ApplicationsSulfur-Based Synthesis Techniques