Directing robust built-in electric fields <i>via</i> imine linkage orientation in COFs for efficient dehydrogenative organic transformation coupled with H₂O₂ photosynthesis.

ABSTRACT: The built-in electric field (IEF) can be improved via developing donor-acceptor (D-A) type COF photocatalysts, yet available modulation strategies remain limited and poor. Here, we design a series of D-A COFs with isomeric imine linkages to promote the IEF and redox activity. The orientation of imine linkages on D/A centers can effectively adjust the dipole moment of COFs, which is increased by ∼50%, thereby enhancing the IEF. The charge separation efficiency is also elevated through the enhancement of the IEF, leading to exciton binding energy being reduced by ∼30% and charge-separated state lifetime prolonged 7-fold. Accordingly, the optimal COF exhibits impressive photocatalytic redox activities (5-fold promoted), achieving a remarkable tetrahydroquinoline dehydrogenation rate of

SUBMITTER: He C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12720293 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature