journal article·2025-11

Customized Covalent Organic Frameworks with in‐Plane and Intramolecular Asymmetric Polarization for Superior Hydrogen Peroxide Photosynthesis and Aerobic Oxidation of Alcohol

Kun Xiong, Xiaoke Jia, Yuxuan Kong, Jiani Yang, Jiusi Guo, Shuang Li, Mohsen Adeli, Yujie Wang, Xianglin Luo, Xianglong Han, Chong Cheng

Advanced Functional Materials· Volume 35· Issue 46
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Abstract

Abstract The design of covalent organic frameworks (COFs) with tailored electronic structures is crucial for enhancing photocatalytic performances and offers an alternative pathway for hydrogen peroxide (H 2 O 2 ) synthesis. In this study, the construction of customized COFs featuring in‐plane and intramolecular asymmetric polarization is reported to boost charge separation and redox reactivity. By integrating electron donor and electron acceptor units in the COF skeleton with precise spatial arrangement, an in‐plane and intramolecular polarized electronic environment is achieved that facilitates directional charge transport. The optimized COF with asymmetric electronic distribution exhibits outstanding activity for H 2 O 2 photosynthesis under visible light, achieving a high yield of 4524 µmol g −1 h −1 in pure water and air without sacrificial agents, demonstrating high productivity and excellent stability. The photocatalytic efficiency further increases to 7316 µmol g −1 h −1 at pH 3, demonstrating excellent pH‐responsive behavior. Beyond H 2 O 2 synthesis, the optimized COF simultaneously catalyzes value‐added alcohol oxidation reactions, showcasing its multifunctional catalytic capabilities. This work establishes asymmetric polarization engineering as a powerful design principle for COF photocatalysts, providing both fundamental insights into charge separation mechanisms and practical guidelines for developing sustainable photocatalytic systems. The exceptional performance of BT‐COF highlights the vast potential of structurally engineered COFs for solar‐driven chemical transformations.
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OpenAlex topics: Covalent Organic Framework Applications · Metal-Organic Frameworks: Synthesis and Applications · Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques

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Affiliations

College of Polymer Science and Engineering National Key Laboratory of Advanced Polymer Materials Sichuan University Chengdu 610065 China

Applied Oral Sciences & Community Dental Care Faculty of Dentistry The University of Hong Kong Hong Kong SAR 999077 China

Institute of Chemistry and Biochemistry Free University of Berlin 14195 Takustr. 3 Berlin Germany

State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases West China Hospital of Stomatology Sichuan University Chengdu 610064 China

Funding

National Key Research and Development Program of China · National Natural Science Foundation of China

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