Three-Dimensional Porphyrin and Phthalocyanine-Based Covalent Organic Frameworks for Boosting Urea Oxidation

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Contributors

  • Guanyu Qiao - , Jilin University (Author)
  • Bolun Wang - , Jilin University (Author)
  • Ziyi Zhao - , Jilin University (Author)
  • Hongde Yu - , Chair of Theoretical Chemistry (Author)
  • Jingyang Lin - , Jilin University (Author)
  • Yunyu Guo - , Jilin University (Author)
  • Jiahuan Wang - , Jilin University (Author)
  • Lin Li - , Jilin University (Author)
  • Thomas Heine - , Chair of Theoretical Chemistry (Author)
  • Donghai Mei - , Jilin University, Tiangong University (Author)
  • Enquan Jin - , Jilin University (Author)

Abstract

Porphyrin and phthalocyanine-based covalent organic frameworks (COFs) have emerged as versatile scaffolds for developing high-performance photo- and electrocatalysts. By enabling precise anchoring of metal species onto their cores, these COFs allow for meticulous tuning of chemical and electronic properties, facilitating single-atom distribution and achieving outstanding catalytic performance. However, the majority of these COFs are restricted to two-dimensional (2D) architectures, where the catalytic activity of the metal centers is often compromised due to eclipsed stacking layers, limiting their optimization potential. To address this challenge, we report the synthesis of three-dimensional (3D) porphyrin and phthalocyanine-based COFs with a cyt topology. This innovative structural arrangement facilitates the atomic-level distribution of distinct metal species across steric exposed networks, and the synergistic effect of bimetallic sites leads to exceptional electrocatalytic activity in urea oxidation reactions with a current density of 10 mA cm−2 at just 1.37 VRHE. This study not only broadens the topological diversity of 3D COFs but also establishes a platform for achieving uniform and accessible multimetal distributions, paving the way for synergistic electrocatalytic materials.

Details

Original languageEnglish
Article numbere202508783
JournalAngewandte Chemie - International Edition
Volume64
Issue number34
Early online dateJun 2025
Publication statusPublished - 18 Aug 2025
Peer-reviewedYes

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Keywords

  • Covalent organic frameworks, Porphyrin and phthalocyanine, Urea oxidation