Extending the π-conjugation system of covalent organic frameworks for more efficient photocatalytic H<sub>2</sub>O<sub>2</sub>production
Maojun Deng, Jiamin Sun, Andreas Laemont, Chunhui Liu, Linyang Wang, Laurens Bourda, Jeet Chakraborty, Kristof Van Hecke, Rino Morent, Nathalie De Geyter, Karen Leus, Hui Chen, Pascal Van Der Voort
Abstract
Three highly crystalline and porous COFs with promising photoredox properties have been prepared. Via a post-sulfurization process, the imine-linked COFs were converted into thiazole-linked COFs, generating a highly conjugated and ultrastable photocatalyst for H 2 O 2 production.
Topics & Concepts
PhotocatalysisImineCovalent bondThiazoleConjugated systemPorosityChemical engineeringChemistryMaterials sciencePhotochemistryNanotechnologyCombinatorial chemistryOrganic chemistryCatalysisPolymerEngineeringCovalent Organic Framework ApplicationsMetal-Organic Frameworks: Synthesis and ApplicationsAdvanced Photocatalysis Techniques