EDOT-based conjugated polymers accessed <i>via</i> C–H direct arylation for efficient photocatalytic hydrogen production
Zhi-Rong Tan, Yu-Qin Xing, Jingzhao Cheng, Guang Zhang, Zhao‐Qi Shen, Yujie Zhang, Guangfu Liao, Long Chen, Shiyong Liu
Abstract
The excellent reactivity toward C–H direct arylation, water wettability and O–C p–π conjugation endow EDOT to be an attractive electron donor unit for CP photocatalysts, yielding an unprecedented hydrogen evolution rate up to 0.95 mmol h −1 /6 mg catalyst.
Topics & Concepts
PhotocatalysisReactivity (psychology)Conjugated systemCatalysisPolymerHydrogen productionWettingHydrogenCombinatorial chemistryChemistryElectron donorMaterials scienceChemical engineeringPhotochemistryPolymer chemistryOrganic chemistryEngineeringAlternative medicinePathologyMedicineAdvanced Photocatalysis TechniquesCovalent Organic Framework ApplicationsMetal-Organic Frameworks: Synthesis and Applications