Influence of structural isomerism in multicomponent covalent organic frameworks on their photocatalytic H2O2 production
摘要
Constitutional isomerism in covalent organic frameworks (COFs) has shown promise for enhancing material properties, especially for photocatalytic applications. Herein, we design two isomeric multicomponent COFs (MC-COFs) via Schiff-base condensation followed by a Povarov reaction to convert the imine linkages into quinoline structures. These isomeric MC-COFs possess opposing C=N bond orientations and differently aligned phenyl groups within COF pores, leading to distinct torsion angles in COF layers. Structural analysis reveals that the enhanced planarity of COFs promotes π-π stacking and electron delocalization, resulting in a favorable band structure and reduced exciton binding energy. Consequently, the COFs achieve a superior hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) production rate of 3128 µmol g−1 h−1 under visible light. This study underscores the critical influence of structural isomerism on the photocatalytic efficiency of MC-COFs and provides insights for optimizing COF-based photocatalytic systems.