Efficient photocatalytic production of hydrogen peroxide using dispersible and photoactive porous polymers.

ABSTRACT: Developing efficient artificial photocatalysts for the biomimetic photocatalytic production of molecular materials, including medicines and clean energy carriers, remains a fundamentally and technologically essential challenge. Hydrogen peroxide is widely used in chemical synthesis, medical disinfection, and clean energy. However, the current industrial production, predominantly by anthraquinone oxidation, suffers from hefty energy penalties and toxic byproducts. Herein, we report the efficient photocatalytic production of hydrogen peroxide by protonation-induced dispersible porous polymers with good charge-carrier transport properties. Significant photocatalytic hydrogen peroxide generation occurs under ambient conditions at an unprecedented rate of 23.7 mmol g^-1 h^-1

SUBMITTER: Wang S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10613291 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature