Covalent Organic Frameworks for Photocatalytic Organic Transformation

Photocatalytic organic transformation is an efficient, energy-saving and environmentally friendly strategy for organic synthesis. The key to developing a green and economical route for photocatalytic organic synthesis lies in the construction of optimal photocatalysts. Covalent organic frameworks(COFs), a kind of porous crystalline materials with characteristics of high surface area, excellent porosity, and superior thermo-chemical stability, have driven people to explore their potential as photocatalysts in photocatalytic organic transformations by virtue of their structural versatility and designability. Furthermore, the insolubility of COFs makes it possible to recycle the catalysts by simple technical means. In recent years, researchers have made great efforts to develop both the design strategies of COFs as heterogeneous photocatalysts and the reaction types of photocatalytic organic transformations. In this review, we focus on the design of COF-based photocatalytic materials and analyze the influence factors of photocatalytic performance. Moreover, we summarize the application of COF-based photocatalysts in photocatalytic organic conversion. Finally, the perspectives on new opportunities and challenges in the field are discussed.

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This review focuses on the application of covalent organic frameworks (COFs) as photocatalysts in photocatalytic organic transformations. It emphasizes the structural versatility and designability of COFs, as well as their advantages in catalyst recycling. The design strategies and factors influencing the photocatalytic performance of COF-based photocatalytic materials are analyzed, and the application of COF-based photocatalysts in various organic conversion reactions is summarized. Finally, new opportunities and challenges in the field are discussed.