A Chain‐Assembly Layered Polymer Toward Highly Effective Photosynthesis of Hydrogen Peroxide

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Authors: Qiaobo Liao, Yichen Xie, Zhiying Zhang, Chaochen Shao, Jiamin Yang, Zhangfeng Tang, Shijin Su, Ding Wang, Huijun Li
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Abstract

ABSTRACT As a metal‐free photocatalyst, polymeric carbon nitride (PCN) has garnered significant interest for the photosynthesis of H 2 O 2 . However, its further progress was strictly precluded by several intrinsic shortcomings, including a narrow light absorption range, poor charge separation/transportation efficiency, and harsh synthesis conditions. Herein, via a mild solvothermal method, we report a highly crystalline PCN‐like polymer (TpDt) with a unique chain‐assembly layered structure. Advantaged by the broad light absorption range, the enhanced charge separation and transportation, the improved hydrophilicity and proton conductivity, as well as the abundant active sites, TpDt exhibited outstanding photocatalytic performance with high H 2 O 2 production rates of 6499.1 µmol h −1 g −1 in pure water and 8047.8 µmol h −1 g −1 after protonation. Leveraging the keto‐enol tautomerization, TpDt also exhibited remarkable stability during photocatalytic processes. Beyond the conventional PCN, this work presents an ideal Tp‐based material platform with remarkable photoelectrochemical activity, opening a door for developing excellent polymeric photocatalysts.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques Covalent Organic Framework Applications TiO2 Photocatalysis and Solar Cells

Publication details

Journal / source
Advanced Functional Materials
Publisher
Wiley
Volume
36
Issue
37
Publication date
3 February 2026
Language
EN