Photocatalytic semi-hydrogenation of acetylene to ethylene in water powered by a copper-functionalized hydrogen-bonded organic framework

Journal of Materials Chemistry A 2026 Open access

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Authors: Brando Adranno, Anna Fortunato, Sharon Silloni, Marianna Barbieri, Stefano Agnoli, Luka Đorđević, Francesca Arcudi
DOI: 10.1039/d6ta00654j
Cited by: 3
References: 70

Abstract

A Cu-loaded hydrogen-bonded organic framework enables visible-light-driven semi-hydrogenation of acetylene to ethylene in water, combining photosensitizer and catalyst in a single material to achieve ≥99.9% selectivity under mild conditions.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Covalent Organic Framework Applications Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques Radical Photochemical Reactions

Publication details

Journal / source
Journal of Materials Chemistry A
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
14
Issue
31
Pages
20154–20163
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN