Bithiophene-linked conjugated polymers featuring intrinsic active sites for efficient solar-driven hydrogen production

Chemical Communications 2026

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Authors: Yuchen Cong, Wanjun Tang, Pengyu Ma, Jianye Zou, Ying Zhang
DOI: 10.1039/d6cc00783j
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References: 25

Abstract

Two bithiophene-linked conjugated polymers, PTTT and PTTB, were designed with intrinsic active sites for photocatalytic hydrogen evolution. PTTT exhibited approximately fourfold higher activity than PTTB, attributed to more efficient and preferential charge separation and transport. This work demonstrates a molecular design strategy for developing high-performance and stable polymer photocatalysts.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques Organic Electronics and Photovoltaics Covalent Organic Framework Applications

Publication details

Journal / source
Chemical Communications
Volume
62
Issue
22
Pages
6196–6199
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN