Conjugated Microporous Polymers Bearing Poly(Acrylic Acid) Brushes: Site‐Specific Rhodium Immobilization for Efficient and Enzyme‐Compatible Photocatalytic NADH Regeneration
ABSTRACT Photocatalytic NADH regeneration is limited by poor recovery of the rhodium mediator (Rh*) and enzyme deactivation caused by free Rh* species and photogenerated holes. In this study, we introduce poly(acrylic acid) brushes grafted onto conjugated microporous polymers (CMPs) to anchor Rh* complexes ( c PTT‐P‐Rh*). The negatively charged brushes ensure excellent dispersibility and prevent Rh* leaching via electrostatic interactions. They also serve as a conductive pathway for internal electron transfer from the photocatalyst to the anchored Rh*, which is more efficient than intermolecular transfer. Moreover, the brushes physically shield photogenerated holes, protecting the enzyme from both free Rh* and hole‐induced damage. Using a low‐power 10 W 460 nm LED light, this system achieves 87.7% NADH regeneration (with exclusive 1,4‐NADH production) within 15 min with a turnover frequency (TOF) of 93.3 h −1 , comparable to the highest reported values in the literature. Notably, the enzyme retains 76.8% activity after photocatalysis, and circular dichroism confirms no damage to protein secondary structure. The catalyst maintains 61.1% activity after seven cycles. This brush design uniquely integrates immobilization, electron transfer, and protection for efficient photobiocatalysis.
Authors
- Tao Cai (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7200-5343)
- Xue Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3272-5180)
- Zi Yang Dong
- Cong Ying Song (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-3106-6376)
- Lin Xuan Fang
- You Cheng Xing
Institutions
- Wuhan University (CN)
- Ministry of Education (IR)
- Ministry of Education (MV)
- Hubei University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Angewandte Chemie
- Published
- 2026-08-25
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/ange.8631704
- Primary Topic
- Covalent Organic Framework Applications
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- National Natural Science Foundation of China