Bisite Sulfonate‐Functionalized Covalent Organic Frameworks with Efficient and Dynamic Proton Transportation for Accelerating H <sub>2</sub> O <sub>2</sub> Photosynthesis

Abstract Photocatalytic hydrogen peroxide (H 2 O 2 ) production using covalent organic frameworks (COFs) relies on the concerted operation of two half‐reactions: oxygen reduction (ORR) and water oxidation (WOR). A critical limitation arises from the frequent proton and O 2 supply‐demand imbalance between these processes, which constrains overall H 2 O 2 yields. To address this challenge, a bisite sulfonate‐functionalized COF (2‐SO 3 H‐COF) is developed that serves as an efficient proton mediator, promoting both solution‐phase proton/O 2 uptake and rapid intraframework proton transport through hopping mechanisms. The optimized material demonstrates remarkable performance, yielding 4744 µmol g −1 h −1 H 2 O 2 under acidic conditions (pH = 1) and even achieving 11 470 µmol g −1 h −1 in 10% benzyl alcohol solution, which represents a 3.36‐fold enhancement over unmodified COFs in deionized water. Isotopic labeling and computational studies elucidate how ‐SO 3 H groups facilitate proton conduction from water into the framework while enhancing O 2 adsorption, thereby promoting a direct 2e − ORR pathway. When implemented in a flow reactor system, 2‐SO 3 H‐COF enables continuous H 2 O 2 production while simultaneously degrading &gt;95% of organic dyes and maintaining 99% antibacterial efficacy. These findings establish a general design principle for proton‐regulating photocatalysts and expand the potential of COF materials for sustainable chemistry and environmental applications.

Authors

Institutions

Publication Details

Journal
Advanced Functional Materials
Published
2025-09-24
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1002/adfm.202520900
Citations
5
Primary Topic
Covalent Organic Framework Applications
Type
article
Field-Weighted Citation Impact
2.59
Controls
|||
ALL TIME
JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUN
JUL
AUG
SEP
OCT
article

Bisite Sulfonate‐Functionalized Covalent Organic Frameworks with Efficient and Dynamic Proton Transportation for Accelerating H 2 O 2 Photosynthesis

Chong Cheng, Kai-Cheng Yang, Mohsen Adeli, Kun Xiong et al.
5 citations
Advanced Functional Materials
Covalent Organic Framework Applications
2.59
article

Bisite Sulfonate‐Functionalized Covalent Organic Frameworks with Efficient and Dynamic Proton Transportation for Accelerating H 2 O 2 Photosynthesis

Chong Cheng, Kai-Cheng Yang, Mohsen Adeli, Kun Xiong, Li Chen, Shuang Li, Mao Wang, Jiani Yang, Changsheng Zhao
article en
5 citations

Abstract

Abstract Photocatalytic hydrogen peroxide (H 2 O 2 ) production using covalent organic frameworks (COFs) relies on the concerted operation of two half‐reactions: oxygen reduction (ORR) and water oxidation (WOR). A critical limitation arises from the frequent proton and O 2 supply‐demand imbalance between these processes, which constrains overall H 2 O 2 yields. To address this challenge, a bisite sulfonate‐functionalized COF (2‐SO 3 H‐COF) is developed that serves as an efficient proton mediator, promoting both solution‐phase proton/O 2 uptake and rapid intraframework proton transport through hopping mechanisms. The optimized material demonstrates remarkable performance, yielding 4744 µmol g −1 h −1 H 2 O 2 under acidic conditions (pH = 1) and even achieving 11 470 µmol g −1 h −1 in 10% benzyl alcohol solution, which represents a 3.36‐fold enhancement over unmodified COFs in deionized water. Isotopic labeling and computational studies elucidate how ‐SO 3 H groups facilitate proton conduction from water into the framework while enhancing O 2 adsorption, thereby promoting a direct 2e − ORR pathway. When implemented in a flow reactor system, 2‐SO 3 H‐COF enables continuous H 2 O 2 production while simultaneously degrading &gt;95% of organic dyes and maintaining 99% antibacterial efficacy. These findings establish a general design principle for proton‐regulating photocatalysts and expand the potential of COF materials for sustainable chemistry and environmental applications.

Advanced Functional MaterialsVol. 36(15)
Sichuan University (CN), Stomatology Hospital (CN), Freie Universität Berlin (DE)
Openalex Percentile: Top 10%
Covalent Organic Framework Applications
2.59
AI Navigator

Ask Laika to Summarize, Analyze, and Connect papers live on the map.

Summarize Papers & Methodologies

Extract key findings, datasets, and comparative methods across publications.

Benchmark Rankings & Visual Analytics

Rank top research institutions, authors, funders, topics, and journals by Field-Weighted Citation Impact (FWCI) and paper volume with instant charts.

Connect Distant Disciplines

Bridge topological clusters on the map to find hidden collaborative intersections.