articleACS CatalysisJan 17, 2025Closed access

Molecular Design of Perylene Diimide Derivatives for Photocatalysis

ZLZibin LiFLFeng LiuYLYanrong LuJHJing HuJFJiajing Feng

China University of Geosciences (Beijing) · Sinopec (China) · +2 more institutions

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Abstract

Perylene diimides (PDIs) and their derivatives represent a kind of most promising photocatalytic materials due to their strong visible light absorption, ease of functionalization, excellent thermal/photostability, as well as tunable electronic structures and energy levels. However, several challenges persist in the development of PDI photocatalysts, including low electron–hole separation efficiency, slow charge transfer, and rapid carrier recombination. In this perspective, we focus on enhancing the performance of PDI photocatalysts through a molecular design. We provide a comprehensive overview of various improvement strategies: (1) precise modulation of molecular dipole moments by altering the polarity of…

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  • Perylene
  • Photocatalysis
  • Diimide
  • Materials science
  • Charge carrier
  • Supramolecular chemistry
  • Nanotechnology
  • Photoinduced charge separation
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Affordable and clean energy
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