Linking oxidative and reductive clusters to prepare crystalline porous catalysts for photocatalytic CO2 reduction with H2O

Abstract Mimicking natural photosynthesis to convert CO 2 with H 2 O into value-added fuels achieving overall reaction is a promising way to reduce the atmospheric CO 2 level. Casting the catalyst of two or more catalytic sites with rapid electron transfer and interaction may be an effective strategy for coupling photocatalytic CO 2 reduction and H 2 O oxidation. Herein, based on the MOF ∪ COF collaboration, we have carefully designed and synthesized a crystalline hetero-metallic cluster catalyst denoted MCOF-Ti 6 Cu 3 with spatial separation and functional cooperation between oxidative and reductive clusters. It utilizes dynamic covalent bonds between clusters to promote photo-induced charge separation and…

• NN
  National Natural Science Foundation of China

  Awards: No. 21871141, 21871141, 21901122, 19KJB150011, 2018M630572, 21871142, 92061101
• CP
  China Postdoctoral Science Foundation

  Awards: 2018M630572, 92061101, 21871141, 19KJB150011, 21871142, 21901122
• PA
  Priority Academic Program Development of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions

  Awards: 92061101, 21901122, 2018M630572, 21871142, 21871141, 19KJB150011
• NS
  Natural Science Research of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions of China

  Awards: 21871142, 92061101, 21871141, 2018M630572, 21901122, 19KJB150011