Covalent organic frameworks/carbon nanotubes composite with cobalt(II)pyrimidine sites for bifunctional oxygen electrocatalysis

With characteristics and advantages of functional composite materials,they are commendably adopted in numerous fields especially in oxygen electrocatalysis,which is due to the significant synergies between various components.Herein,a novel bifunctional oxygen electrocatalyst(Co-CNT@COF-Pyr)has been synthesized through in-situ growth of covalent organic frameworks(COFs)layers on the outer surface of highly conductive carbon nanotubes(CNTs)followed by coordination with Co(Ⅱ).For electrocatalytic OER,Co-CNT@COF-Pyr reveals a low overpotential(438 mV)in alkaline electrolyte(1.0 M aqueous solution of KOH)with a current density of 10 mA cm^(-2),which is comparable to most discovered COF-based catalysts.For electrocatalytic ORR,CoCNT@COF-Pyr exhibits a low H_(2)O_(2) yield range(9.0%-10.1%)and a reaction pathway close to 4e^(-)(n=3.82-3.80)in alkaline electrolyte(0.1 M aqueous solution of KOH)within the test potential range of 0.1-0.6 V vs.RHE,which is superior to most reported COF-based catalysts.Hence,this research could not only offer an innovative insight into the construction of composites,but also facilitate the practical application of renewable fuel cells,closed water cycle,and rechargeable metal-air batteries.

Functionality of Covalent Organic Framework (COF) in Gas Storage Application: First Principal Study

Industrial growth in recent years led to air pollution and an increase in concentration of hazardous gases such as O3 and NO. Developing new materials is important to detect and reduce air pollutants. While catalytic decomposition and zeolites are traditional ways used to reduce the amount of these gases. We need to develop and explore new promising materials. Covalent organic framework (COF) has become an attractive platform for researcher due to its extended robust covalent bonds, porosity, and crystallinity. In this study, first principal calculations were performed for gases adsorption using COFs containing nitrogen and π-bonds. Different building blocks (BBs) and linkers (LINKs/LINK1 & LINK2) were investigated by means of density functional theory (DFT) calculations with B3LYP and 3-21G basis sets to calculate the binding energies of gases @COF systems. Electrostatic potential maps (ESPM), Mulliken charges and non-covalent interaction (NCI) are used to understand the type of interactions between gas and COFs fragments. O3 was found to bind strongly with COF system in comparison with NO which could make COF a useful selective material for mixed gases environment for sensing and removal application.

An imine-linked covalent organic framework as the host material for sulfur loading in lithium–sulfur batteries

Lithium–sulfur(Li–S) batteries have high theoretical specific capacity, providing new opportunities for the next generation of secondary battery. Covalent organic framework(COF) as a new porous crystalline material has been used as the host material in Li–S battery to improve the cell's cycling stability. In this paper, an imine-linked TAPB-PDA-COF was applied as the host material for sulfur loading(60%) in Li–S battery. The TAPB-PDA-COF has a beehive-like morphology with high thermal stability(up to 500 ℃).In the electrochemical experiment, the performance of the composite cathode with acetylene black(AB) and super-P(S-P) as the conductive additives was studied individually. The initial discharge capacity under 0.2 A/g current density was 991 mAh/g and 1357 mAh/g for TAPB-PDA-COF/S@A-B and TAPB-PDACOF/S@S-P, respectively. The better result of S-P based cathode than A-B could be due to the better conductivity of the S-P, as proved by the EIS results. When further increased the current density to 2 A/g,the S-P based composite cathode can still deliver a comparable initial discharge capacity of 630 and 274 mAh/g capacity remained after 940 cycles. This results will inspire researchers develop more suitable conductive additives together with the host materials for high performance Li–S battery.

Covalent organic frameworks as heterogeneous catalysts

Covalent organic frameworks （COFs）, established as an emerging class of crystalline porous polymers with high surface area, structural diversity, and esignability, attract much interest and exhibit potential applications in catalysis. In this review, we summarize the use of COFs as a versatile platform to develop heterogeneous catalysts for a variety of chemical reactions. Catalytic COFs are categorized in accordance with the types of active sites, involving single functional active sites, bifunctional active sites, and metal nanoparticles （NPs） embedded in pores. Special emphasis is placed on the deliberate or incidental synthesis strategies, the stability, the heterogeneity, and the shape/size selectivity for COF catalysis. Moreover, a description of the application of COFs as photocatalysts and electrocatalysts is presented. Finally, the prospects of COFs in catalysis and remaining issues in this field are indicated.

2D/2D S-scheme heterojunction with a covalent organic framework and g-C_(3)N_(4) nanosheets for highly efficient photocatalytic H2 evolution

The fabrication of S-scheme heterojunctions with fast charge transfer and good interface contacts,such as intermolecularπ–πinteractions,is a promising approach to improve photocatalytic performance.A unique two-dimensional/two-dimensional(2D/2D)S-scheme heterojunction containing TpPa-1-COF/g-C_(3)N_(4) nanosheets(denoted as TPCNNS)was developed.The established maximum interfacial interaction between TpPa-1-COF NS and g-C_(3)N_(4) NS may result in aπ–πconjugated heterointerface.Furthermore,the difference in the work functions of TpPa-1-COF and g-C_(3)N_(4) results in a large Fermi level gap,leading to upward/downward band edge bending.The spontaneous interfacial charge transfer from g-C_(3)N_(4) to TpPa-1-COF at theπ–πconjugated interface area results in the presence of a built-in electric field,according to the charge density difference analysis based on density functional theory calculations.Such an enhanced built-in electric field can efficiently drive directional charge migration via the S-scheme mechanism,which enhances charge separation and utilization.Thus,an approximately 2.8 and 5.6 times increase in the photocatalytic hydrogen evolution rate was recorded in TPCNNS-2(1153μmol g^(-1) h^(-1))compared to pristine TpPa-1-COF and g-C_(3)N_(4) NS,respectively,under visible light irradiation.Overall,this work opens new avenues in the fabrication of 2D/2Dπ–πconjugated S-scheme heterojunction photocatalysts with highly efficient hydrogen evolution performance.

A new strategy for the fabrication of covalent organic framework‐metal‐organic framework hybrids via in‐situ functionalization of ligands for improved hydrogen evolution reaction activity

The development of novel porous materials have attracted significant attention owing to its possible application in several fields.In this study,we designed a novel covalent organic framework‐metal‐organic framework(COF‐MOF)material through an in‐situ ligand self‐assembly method.The in‐situ modified ligands not only act as nucleation sites to form Ti‐MOF,but also as a channel to rapidly transfer photogenerated electrons without introducing additional chemical bonds.The photocatalytic hydrogen production rate achieved over B‐CTF‐Ti‐MOF(1:1)was 1975μmol·g^(–1)·h^(–1) with an apparent quantum efficiency of 4.76%,which is 11.8 times higher than that of the pure CTF‐1.In addition,compared with the sample prepared by separating the ligands(CTF‐1/Ti‐MOF),B‐CTF‐Ti‐MOF shows excellent activity and stability.Finally,a reasonable photocatalytic mechanism was proposed using the results of electrochemical tests and spectral analyses.This study provides a universal method for the construction of highly efficient and stable COF/MOF materials with excellent properties.

Fabrication of edge-curled petals-like covalent organic frameworks and their properties for extracting indole alkaloids from complex biological samples

In this study,a functionalized covalent-organic framework(COF)was first synthesized using porphyrin as the fabrication unit and showed an edge-curled,petal-like and well-ordered structure.The synthesized COF was then introduced to prepare porous organic polymer monolithic materials(POPMs).Two composite POPM/COF monolithic materials with rod shapes,referred to as sorbent A and sorbent B,were prepared in stainless steel tubes using different monomers.Sorbents A and B exhibited relatively uniform porous structures and enhanced specific surface areas of 153.14 m;/g and 80.01 m;/g,respectively.The prepared composite monoliths were used as in-tube solid-phase extraction(SPE)sorbents combined with HPLC for the on-line extraction and quantitative analytical systems.Indole alkaloids(from Catharanthus roseus G.Don and Uncaria rhynchophylla(Miq.)Miq.Ex Havil.)contained in mouse plasma were extracted and quantitatively analyzed using the online system.The two composite multifunctional monoliths showed excellent clean-up ability for complex biological matrices,as well as superior selectivity for target indole alkaloids.Method validation showed that the RSD values of the repeatability(n=6)were≤3.46%,and the accuracy expressed by the spiked recoveries was in the ranges of 99.38%-100.91%and 96.39%-103.50%for vinca alkaloids and Uncaria alkaloids,respectively.Furthermore,sorbents A and B exhibited strong reusability,with RSD values≤5.32%,which were based on the peak area of the corresponding alkaloids with more than 100 injections.These results indicate that the composite POPM/COF rod-shaped monoliths are promising media as SPE sorbents for extracting trace compounds in complex biological samples.

Unlocking high-performance organic cathodes:tailoring active group densities in covalent frameworks for aqueous zinc ion batteries

Aqueous zinc ion batteries(AZIBs)are a promising energy storage technology due to their cost-effectiveness and safety.Organic materials with sustainable and designable structures are of great interest as AZIBs cath-odes.However,small molecules in organic cathode materials face dissolution problems and suboptimal cycle life,whereas large molecules suffer from a low theoretical capacity due to their inert carbon skeletons.Here,we designed two covalent organic framework(COF)materials(benzoquinoxaline benzoquinone-based COF(BB-COF)and triquinoxalinylene benzoquinone-based COF(TB-COF))with the same structure and number of energy storage groups to investigate the correlation between the densities of active sites and electrochemi-cal performance.We conclude that the electrochemical behavior of organic conjugate-based energy storage materials lacks a linear correlation with active site quantity.Adjusting active site densities is crucial for mate-rial advancement.BB-COF and TB-COF with dual active sites(C=O and C=N)exhibit distinct characteristics.TB-COF,which has dense active groups,shows a high initial capacity(222 mAh g^(-1)).Conversely,BB-COF,which features a large conjugated ring diameter,presents superior rate performance and enduring cycle stability.It even maintains stable cycling for 2000 cycles at-40℃.In-situ electrochemical quartz crystal mic-robalance tests reveal the energy storage mechanism of BB-COF,in which H+storage is followed by Zn2+storage.

Amide-linked covalent organic frameworks as efficient heterogeneous photocatalysts in water

Semiconductor photocatalysts play an indispensable role in the photocatalytic process.Two-dimensional covalent organic frameworks(2D-COFs),as a kind of innovative photocatalyst,have garnered tremendous attention.Herein,we report an amide-linked 2D-COF(COF-JLU19)with outstanding photocatalytic performance in water,designed through a multi-synergistic approach.The synergistic effects of the high porosity,photoactive framework,high wettability,and stability of COF-JLU19 led to an unprecedented enhancement in the photocatalytic activity and recyclability in water upon illumination by visible light.More importantly,amide-linked 2D-COF based electrospinning membranes were prepared,which also exhibited superior photocatalytic activity for the degradation of Rhodamine B in water with sunlight.This study highlights the potential of the multi-synergistic approach as a universal rule for developing COF-based photocatalysts to address environmental and energy challenges.

Pt/COF-LZU1花状催化剂的制备及其对染料的催化性能

为了净化染料废水,采用简单的室温合成法和原位还原法相结合,制备了具有高活性和高稳定性的Pt/COF-LZU1花状催化剂,对催化剂的形貌和化学结构进行表征,并以亚甲基蓝(MB)为模型污染物研究了催化剂的催化降解性能。结果表明:该方法操作简便,可通过调控冰醋酸(HAc)浓度可以控制COF的形貌和尺寸。当HAc浓度为17.5 mol/L时,可以制备出形态良好、尺寸均匀的花状COF-LZU1载体,并且能够均匀负载铂纳米粒子;在中性条件下,Pt/COF-LZU1花状催化剂在150 min内对MB的脱色率达到90.05%,总有机碳(TOC)去除率为89.93%,速率常数为0.01585 min^(-1);此外,催化剂具有良好的稳定性和可重用性,在5个反应循环中表现出稳定的催化效率,在环境修复等领域具有应用潜力。

Reducing dielectric confinement effect in ionic covalent organic nanosheets to promote the visible-light-driven hydrogen evolution

Ultra-thin two-dimensional(2D)organic semiconductors are promising candidates for photocatalysts because of the short charge diffusion pathway and favorable exposure of active sites plus the versatile architecture.Nonetheless,the inherent dielectric confinement of 2D materials will induce a strong exciton effect hampering the charge separation.Herein,we demonstrated an effective way to reduce the dielectric confinement effect of 2D ionic covalent organic nanosheets(iCONs)by tailoring the functional group via molecular engineering.Three ultra-thin CONs with different functional groups and the same ionic moieties were synthesized through Schiff base condensation between ionic amino monomer triaminoguanidinium chloride(TG)and aldehyde linkers.The integration of the hydroxyl group was found to significantly increase the dielectric constant by enhancing the polarizability of ionic moieties,and thus reduced the dielectric confinement and the corresponding exciton binding energy(E_(b)).The champion hydroxyl-functional iCON exhibited promoted exciton dissociation and in turn a high photocatalytic hydrogen production rate under visible-light irradiation.This work provided insights into the rationalization of the dielectric confinement effect of low-dimensional photocatalysts.

Synthesis of covalent organic framework materials and their application in the field of sensing

Covalent organic frameworks(COFs)are an emerging type of porous crystalline polymers formed by combining strong covalent bonds with organic building blocks.Due to their large surface area,high intrinsic pore space,good crystallization properties,high stability,and designability of the resultant units,COFs are widely studied and used in the fields of gas adsorption,drug transport,energy storage,photoelectric catalysis,electrochemistry,and sensors.In recent years,the rapid development of the Internet of Things and people’s yearning for a better life have put forward higher and more requirements for sensors,which are the core components of the Internet of Things.Therefore,this paper reviews the recent progress of COFs in synthesis methods and sensing applications,especially in the last five years.This paper first introduces structure,properties,and synthesis methods of COFs and discusses advantages and disadvantages of different synthesis methods.Then,the research progress of COFs in different sensing fields,such as metal ion sensors,gas sensors,biomedical sensors,humidity sensors,and pH sensors,is introduced systematically.Conclusions and prospects are also presented in order to provide a reference for researchers concerned with COFs and sensors.

A General Synthesis Method for Covalent Organic Framework and Inorganic 2D Materials Hybrids

Two-dimensional(2D)inorganic/organic hybrids provide a versatile platform for diverse applications,including electronic,catalysis,and energy storage devices.The recent surge in 2D covalent organic frameworks(COFs)has introduced an organic counterpart for the development of advanced 2D organic/inorganic hybrids with improved electronic coupling,charge separation,and carrier mobility.However,existing synthesis methods have primarily focused on few-layered film structures,which limits scalability for practical applications.Herein,we present a general synthesis approach for a range of COF/inorganic 2D material hybrids,utilizing 2D inorganic materials as both catalysts and inorganic building blocks.By leveraging the intrinsic Lewis acid sites on the inorganic 2D materials such as hexagonal boron nitride(hBN)and transition metal dichalcogenides,COFs with diverse functional groups and topologies can grow on the surface of inorganic 2D materials.The controlled 2D morphology and excellent solution dispersibility of the resulting hybrids allow for easy processing into films through vacuum filtration.As proof of concept,hBN/COF films were employed as filters for Rhodamine 6G removal under flow-through conditions,achieving a removal rate exceeding 93%.The present work provides a simple and versatile synthesis method for the scalable fabrication of COF/inorganic 2D hybrids,offering exciting opportunities for practical applications such as water treatment and energy storage.

Combining metal-organic frameworks(MOFs)and covalentorganic frameworks(COFs):Emerging opportunities for new materials and applications

In the past decades,metal-organic frameworks(MOFs)and covalent organic frameworks(COFs)basically enjoy the coordination chemistry and covalent chemistry,respectively,and such uniqueness has become the major obstacle hampering their further scope diversity and application multi-functionalization.Inspired from the principle of organic retrosynthesis,combining coordination bond and covalent bond together offers additional opportunities for constructing novel MOFs,COFs and MOF@COF hybrids as well as confer on them superior performances in versatile application fields.In this review,we firstly classify and summarize the recently reported synthesis strategies based on the integration of metal-ligand coordination and dynamic covalent bonds.Then,the application performances of as-constructed MOFs,COFs as well as MOF@COF hybrids are discussed and highlighted in the fields of adsorption,separation,catalysis,biosensing,energy storage and so on.Last,our personal insights of the remaining challenges and further prospects are also provided,in order to trigger much more inspirations and endeavors for this hot research field.

共价有机骨架化合物(COFs)储氢材料研究进展

简要介绍了二维和三维COFs的结构,重点介绍了COFs作为储氢材料的研究现状和提高其储氢性能的改性方法,并对COFs在储氢方面存在的不足和未来的研究方向作出了总结与展望。

共价有机骨架聚合物(COFs)的研究进展

共价有机骨架聚合物(COFs)是一类结晶微孔聚合物,具有优异的孔性质、高的热及化学稳定性和大的比表面积,在气体储存、催化、光电材料等诸多领域中有重要的应用前景,已成为国内外的研究热点。简要介绍了共价有机骨架聚合物的合成方法,最后对该领域未来发展趋势进行了展望。

基于共价有机骨架的水凝胶固相萃取在农药检测中的应用

食品中农药残留超标对生物多样性以及人类健康造成潜在威胁。固相萃取技术广泛应用于农药的萃取,该方法的核心是吸附材料的选择。共价有机骨架(COFs)材料因其独特的优点在样品预处理中得到广泛的关注,而COFs的结构决定了材料的吸附性能,这对提高农药的萃取效果有重要作用。该研究制备了6种不同结构与性质的COFs(同一母体接枝不同官能团、具有不同带电性质、具有不同共轭结构),在不改变COFs结构的情况下,将其制备为COFs-海藻酸钠水凝胶(CACPs),建立了CACPs-分散固相萃取(CACPs-dSPE)方法,比较不同CACPs对氨基甲酸酯类、三唑类以及三嗪类农药的萃取效果。利用扫描电子显微镜、傅里叶变换红外光谱、X射线晶体衍射等方法对系列COFs以及系列CACPs的形貌、结构与性质进行表征。CACPs-dSPE结合高效液相色谱(HPLC)或紫外-可见分光光度法(UV-Vis)探究萃取效果,并结合理论计算模拟COFs与待测物的结合情况,探讨了不同CACPs对氨基甲酸酯类、三唑类以及三嗪类农药的吸附机理。结果表明:CACPs对不同类型农药的吸附性能是由其多孔结构性质(比表面积、孔径大小)和所负载COFs的固有结构协调决定,大的共轭结构、接枝羟基基团的COFs所制备的CACPs最有利吸附三类农药,其中Dt-TAPB-CACPs的萃取效果最佳。这为萃取农药过程中吸附材料的选择和设计提供了理论指导。

Donor-acceptor covalent organic frameworks-confined ultrafine bimetallic Pt-based nanoclusters for enhanced photocatalytic H_(2)generation

Photocatalytic hydrogen generation from hydrogen storage media is an effective and promising approach for the green hydrogen industry as well as for achieving carbon neutrality goals.However,the lower photocatalytic efficiency due to the limited light trapping capacity,low electron transfer rate,and severe aggregation of nanoparticles caused by high surface energy seriously restricts their practical application.Herein,we constructed a series of donor–acceptor(D–A)type covalent organic frameworks to confine ultrafine bimetallic Pt-based nanoclusters for photocatalytic hydrogen generation from ammonia borane(AB)hydrolysis.Under visible light irradiation at 20℃,PtCo_(2)@covalent organic framework(COF)showed the highest photocatalytic activity with a turnover frequency(TOF)of 486 min−1.Experiments and density functional theory(DFT)calculations reveal that the high catalytic activity is mainly attributed to the strong electronic interactions between D–A type COF and ultrafine PtCo_(2)nanoclusters.Specifically,the D–A type COF can significantly enhance the light-trapping ability by fine-tuning the electron-acceptor type in the framework,and accelerate the photogenerated electron transfer from D–A type COF to PtCo_(2)nanocluster,which promotes the adsorption and activation of H_(2)O and AB molecules and accelerates hydrogen release.Furthermore,PtCo_(2)@COF also exhibited ultra-high durability due to the significantly enhanced resistance to nanocluster aggregation caused by the nanopore confinement effect of D–A type COF.We believe that this work will provide a theoretical guide for the rational design of efficient D–A COFbased catalysts for photocatalysis.

Metal/covalent organic frameworks for aqueous rechargeable zinc-ion batteries

Lithium-ion batteries(LIBs)have become one of the most successful energy storage systems due to their high operating voltage,high energy density,and long cycle life.However,with the widespread use of LIBs in recent decades,lithium resources are at risk of being exhausted.Therefore,it is necessary to find a substitute for LIBs to meet the needs of future large-scale energy storage systems.Because of their competitiveness,low cost,and high safety,aqueous rechargeable zinc-ion batteries(ARZIBs)are regarded as promising components in the post-lithium-ion-battery era.Given the tunable composition,ordered porous channels,and controllable structure of metal-organic frameworks(MOFs)and covalent organic frameworks(COFs),these frameworks are viewed as potential materials for developing high-performance ARZIBs.In this review,we focus on the recent developments in the applications of MOF-/COF-based materials in ARZIBs,including in electrode materials,anode modifications,separators,and solid electrolytes.We then focus on the critical factors and optimization techniques of MOF-/COF-based materials that affect the performance of ARZIBs.Finally,we conclude with some projections for the expansion of ARZIBs containing MOF-/COF-based materials.

Pt/COF-LZU1中空结构催化剂的制备及其催化性能

为了提高对偶氮染料的去除效率,采用加热回流法、刻蚀法和浸渍法相结合,制备了Pt/COF-LZU1中空结构催化剂,对催化剂的形貌和结构进行了表征,并对亚甲基蓝溶液的催化降解效果进行了测试。结果表明:当二氧化硅微球、均苯三甲醛和对苯二胺的配比为1∶1∶1时,所制备的中空结构的COF-LZU1微球分散性更好,表面没有多余的共价有机框架材料(COFs)链生成,合成的Pt/COF-LZU1催化剂,Pt纳米颗粒负载量大,分布均匀;在室温条件下,在120 min时,40 mg的Pt/COF-LZU1中空催化剂+H_(2)O_(2)对150 mL 10 mg/L的亚甲基蓝的催化降解效率可达到93.45%。