COF-Based Photocatalysts for Enhanced Synthesis of Hydrogen Peroxide

Polymers (Basel). 2024 Feb 29;16(5):659. doi: 10.3390/polym16050659.

Abstract

Covalent Organic Frameworks (COFs), with their intrinsic structural regularity and modifiable chemical functionality, have burgeoned as a pivotal material in the realm of photocatalytic hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) synthesis. This article reviews the recent advancements and multifaceted approaches employed in using the unique properties of COFs for high-efficient photocatalytic H2O2 production. We first introduced COFs and their advantages in the photocatalytic synthesis of H2O2. Subsequently, we spotlight the principles and evaluation of photocatalytic H2O2 generation, followed by various strategies for the incorporation of active sites aiming to optimize the separation and transfer of photoinduced charge carriers. Finally, we explore the challenges and future prospects, emphasizing the necessity for a deeper mechanistic understanding and the development of scalable and economically viable COF-based photocatalysts for sustainable H2O2 production.

Keywords: H2O2 photosynthesis; covalent organic framework; photosynthesis; solar conversion.

Publication types

  • Review

Grants and funding

This research was funded by Chengdu University Youth Talent Research Startup Fund (30/2081921080) and the project of the National Natural Science Foundation of China (52203133).