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  • Materials Science
  • Nanotechnology
  • Renewable Energy

Background:

  • Porous aromatic polymers, specifically porphyrin-based covalent organic frameworks (COFs), are recognized for their unique electronic properties and diverse applications.
  • Three-dimensional (3D) COFs with exposed porphyrin cores in ordered nanochannels show significant potential for solar energy conversion.
  • Synthesizing 3D porphyrin-based COFs is challenging due to limitations in topotactic designs and building blocks.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To synthesize a series of 3D porphyrin-based COFs with a 2-fold lvt-b topology.
  • To investigate the impact of 3D architecture on light harvesting and guest-active center interactions.
  • To evaluate the photoresponsive characteristics and solar energy conversion efficiencies of the synthesized COFs.

Main Methods:

  • Synthesis of 3D porphyrin-based COFs (3D Por-An-COFs) with a specific topology.
  • Characterization of the 3D architecture and porphyrin unit alignment.
  • Performance evaluation in interfacial water evaporation and thermoelectric generation.

Main Results:

  • Successful synthesis of 3D Por-An-COFs with a 2-fold lvt-b topology.
  • Periodic alignment of porphyrin units within conjugated backbones, enhancing light harvesting.
  • Demonstrated superior solar-to-chemical and solar-to-thermal conversion capabilities.
  • Achieved a high water evaporation rate of 1.64 kg m⁻² h⁻¹ and an output voltage of 195 mV in a thermoelectric device.

Conclusions:

  • The study expands the structural diversity of 3D porphyrin-based COFs for photoenergy applications.
  • The findings elucidate dimensionality-dependent photoresponsive behaviors in these materials.
  • Provides insights for developing advanced porphyrin-based photosensitizers for various applications.