Covalent organic frameworks for electrochemical water splitting

IF 20.4 Q1 CHEMISTRY, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

EnergyChem Pub Date : 2026-03-01 Epub Date: 2026-02-27 DOI:10.1016/j.enchem.2026.100187

Sujan Mondal , Sayantan Chongdar , Santu Ruidas , Javeed Mahmood , Thien S. Nguyen , Dalal Alezi , Asim Bhaumik , Cafer T. Yavuz

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The quest for chemical sustainability is becoming increasingly central to advancing energy conversion and storage technologies. One promising avenue is the development of advanced materials for electrochemical water splitting, a process that generates hydrogen and oxygen from water using electrical energy. Covalent organic frameworks (COFs) have significant potential in this domain due to their unique structural properties and tunable functionalities. This review article surveys recent developments and key achievements in utilizing COFs as catalysts for water splitting, focusing on their structural design, synthesis methods, applications in sustainable energy production and the mechanisms underlying their catalytic activity. The discussion covers strategies to enhance COF performance through structural modifications, doping with catalytic centers, and integration into practical electrochemical devices. In addition, this comprehensive review conclude with current challenges and future prospects for COFs towards industrial applications, and ultimately their potential contributions to global efforts in achieving a carbon-neutral energy landscape.

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电化学水分解的共价有机框架

对化学可持续性的追求正日益成为推进能源转换和储存技术的核心。一个有希望的途径是开发用于电化学水分解的先进材料，这是一种利用电能从水中产生氢和氧的过程。共价有机框架（COFs）由于其独特的结构特性和可调的功能，在这一领域具有巨大的潜力。本文综述了近年来利用COFs作为水裂解催化剂的研究进展和主要成果，重点介绍了COFs的结构设计、合成方法、在可持续能源生产中的应用及其催化活性机制。讨论了通过结构修饰、催化中心掺杂以及集成到实际电化学装置中来提高COF性能的策略。此外，本综合审查总结了COFs在工业应用方面的当前挑战和未来前景，以及它们最终对实现碳中和能源格局的全球努力的潜在贡献。

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EnergyChem Multiple-

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40.80

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2.80%

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40 days

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