Constructing an Asymmetric Covalent Triazine Framework to Boost the Efficiency and Selectivity of Visible‐Light‐Driven CO<sub>2</sub> Photoreduction
Guang‐Dong Qi, Dan Ba, Yujie Zhang, Xue‐Qing Jiang, Zihao Chen, Miaomiao Yang, Jia‐Min Cao, Wen‐Wen Dong, Jun Zhao, Dong‐Sheng Li, Qichun Zhang
Abstract
Abstract The photocatalytic reduction of CO 2 represents an environmentally friendly and sustainable approach for generating valuable chemicals. In this study, a thiophene‐modified highly conjugated asymmetric covalent triazine framework (As‐CTF‐S) is developed for this purpose. Significantly, single‐component intramolecular energy transfer can enhance the photogenerated charge separation, leading to the efficient conversion of CO 2 to CO during photocatalysis. As a result, without the need for additional photosensitizers or organic sacrificial agents, As‐CTF‐S demonstrates the highest photocatalytic ability of 353.2 µmol g −1 and achieves a selectivity of ≈99.95% within a 4 h period under visible light irradiation. This study provides molecular insights into the rational control of charge transfer pathways for high‐efficiency CO 2 photoreduction using single‐component organic semiconductor catalysts.