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  • Materials Science
  • Photochemistry
  • Catalysis

Background:

  • Effective light-harvesting and energy transport are crucial for bioinspired heterogeneous photocatalysts.
  • Traditional photocatalysts often rely on triplet excited states (3PS*) and suffer from diffusion limitations.
  • Singlet excited states (1PS*) offer a new paradigm for artificial photosystems, particularly for aerobic photoredox processes, avoiding singlet oxygen generation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the potential of mesoporous metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) utilizing singlet excited states (1MOF*) as heterogeneous photocatalysts.
  • To compare the catalytic activity of 1MOF* systems with conventional triplet photosensitizer (3PS*) benchmarks.
  • To explore the mechanistic pathways and substrate scope for 1MOF*-based photocatalysis.

Main Methods:

  • Synthesis and characterization of three mesoporous zirconium-based MOFs (PCN-222(H2), NU-1000, and SIU-100).
  • Evaluation of catalytic activity in the aerobic *aza*-Henry reaction of N-aryl-tetrahydroquinone.
  • Mechanistic studies involving analysis of electron transfer pathways, singlet vs. triplet excited states, and substrate electronic properties.

Main Results:

  • The studied mesoporous Zr-MOFs exhibited superior catalytic activity in the aerobic *aza*-Henry reaction compared to 3PS* benchmarks.
  • 1MOF* demonstrated flexibility in photoproduct formation via oxidative or reductive quenching pathways due to high singlet energy and excited state redox potentials.
  • Reaction rates were primarily governed by the driving force of photo-induced electron transfer, influenced by MOF and substrate electronic properties, with substrate electronics dictating product identity.

Conclusions:

  • Mesoporous MOFs utilizing singlet excited states present an advantageous platform for developing effective heterogeneous photoredox catalysts.
  • 1MOF* systems offer enhanced catalytic performance and mechanistic flexibility for aerobic photoredox reactions.
  • This work highlights the potential of tailoring MOF electronic properties for optimized photocatalytic applications.