Hollow sp<sup>2</sup>-conjugated covalent organic framework encapsulating thiophene-based photosensitizer for enhanced visible-light-driven hydrogen evolution
Yang Chen, Huawei Hu, Cheng Qian, Yaozu Liao
Abstract
The morphologies of fibers, spheres and bowls were controlled in COF. A novel p–n heterostructure was fabricated by encapsulating photosensitizer in hollow-COF. The hollow structure, staggered band alignment and large contact area greatly improved the hydrogen evolution activity.
Topics & Concepts
PhotosensitizerThiopheneConjugated systemMaterials scienceCovalent bondCovalent organic frameworkVisible spectrumPhotochemistryHeterojunctionHydrogenOptoelectronicsPolymerNanotechnologyChemical engineeringChemistryOrganic chemistryComposite materialEngineeringCovalent Organic Framework ApplicationsAdvanced Photocatalysis TechniquesMetal-Organic Frameworks: Synthesis and Applications