Synthesis of 9,9′-Bifluorenylidene-Based Porous Aromatic Frameworks (BF-PAFs) for Photocatalytic Production of Hydrogen Peroxide

Abstract

Photocatalytic technology is considered to be a sustainable strategy to convert H₂O and O₂ into H₂O₂. However, constructing photocatalytically active and stable organic photocatalyst remain a challenge. In this study, a new class of porous aromatic framework photocatalysts (BF-PAFs) were designed and synthesized, in which 9,9′-bifluorenylidene (99′-BF) and different alkynes are alternately connected. The BF-PAFs were constructed and served as photocatalysts for H₂O₂ synthesis. Experimental results show that the introduction of different alkynes can effectively regulate the optical band gap and energy band structure, which may further determine their photocatalytic performance. Upon visible light irradiation, PAF-370 exhibits high efficiency for photosynthesis of H₂O₂ with a production rate of 730 μmol g^–1 h^–1 in the presence of sacrificial reagent from water and oxygen via oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) pathway. Furthermore, up to 61 μmol H₂O₂ could be generated from this photocatalytic system after 14 hours.

Key words

porous aromatic framework - donor-acceptor - hydrogen peroxide - recyclability - heterogeneous

Publication History

Received: 28 June 2024

Accepted after revision: 01 August 2024

Accepted Manuscript online:
01 August 2024

Article published online:
28 August 2024

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