Application of Nanocomposites in Covalent Organic Framework-Based Electrocatalysts

In recent years, the development of high-performance electrocatalysts for energy conversion and environmental remediation has become a topic of great interest. Covalent organic frameworks (COFs), linked by covalent bonds, have emerged as promising materials in the field of electrocatalysis due to th...

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Main Authors: Haiping Zhou, Kechang Li, Qingqing Pan, Zhongmin Su, Rui Wang
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Kechang Li
Qingqing Pan
Zhongmin Su
Rui Wang
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Rui Wang
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description In recent years, the development of high-performance electrocatalysts for energy conversion and environmental remediation has become a topic of great interest. Covalent organic frameworks (COFs), linked by covalent bonds, have emerged as promising materials in the field of electrocatalysis due to their well-defined structures, high specific surface areas, tunable pore structures, and excellent acid–base stability. However, the low conductivity of COF materials often limits their intrinsic electrocatalytic activity. To enhance the catalytic performance of COF-based catalysts, various nanomaterials are integrated into COFs to form composite catalysts. The stable and tunable porous structure of COFs provides an ideal platform for these nanomaterials, leading to improved electrocatalytic activity. Through rational design, COF-based composite electrocatalysts can achieve synergistic effects between nanomaterials and the COF carrier, enabling efficient targeted electrocatalysis. This review summarizes the applications of nanomaterial-incorporated COF-based catalysts in hydrogen evolution, oxygen evolution, oxygen reduction, carbon dioxide reduction, and nitrogen reduction. Additionally, it outlines design principles for COF-based composite electrocatalysis, focusing on structure–activity relationships and synergistic effects in COF composite nanomaterial electrocatalysts, as well as challenges and future perspectives for next-generation composite electrocatalysts.
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spelling doaj-art-25afebd23186469bb3efe868cb6d6a752025-08-20T02:50:34ZengMDPI AGNanomaterials2079-49912024-11-011423190710.3390/nano14231907Application of Nanocomposites in Covalent Organic Framework-Based ElectrocatalystsHaiping Zhou0Kechang Li1Qingqing Pan2Zhongmin Su3Rui Wang4State Key Laboratory of Inorganic Synthesis and Preparative Chemistry, The institute of Theoretical Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, ChinaState Key Laboratory of Inorganic Synthesis and Preparative Chemistry, The institute of Theoretical Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, ChinaSchool of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Jilin Provincial Science and Technology Innovation Center of Optical Materials and Chemistry, Changchun University of Science and Technology, Changchun 130012, ChinaState Key Laboratory of Inorganic Synthesis and Preparative Chemistry, The institute of Theoretical Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, ChinaState Key Laboratory of Inorganic Synthesis and Preparative Chemistry, The institute of Theoretical Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, ChinaIn recent years, the development of high-performance electrocatalysts for energy conversion and environmental remediation has become a topic of great interest. Covalent organic frameworks (COFs), linked by covalent bonds, have emerged as promising materials in the field of electrocatalysis due to their well-defined structures, high specific surface areas, tunable pore structures, and excellent acid–base stability. However, the low conductivity of COF materials often limits their intrinsic electrocatalytic activity. To enhance the catalytic performance of COF-based catalysts, various nanomaterials are integrated into COFs to form composite catalysts. The stable and tunable porous structure of COFs provides an ideal platform for these nanomaterials, leading to improved electrocatalytic activity. Through rational design, COF-based composite electrocatalysts can achieve synergistic effects between nanomaterials and the COF carrier, enabling efficient targeted electrocatalysis. This review summarizes the applications of nanomaterial-incorporated COF-based catalysts in hydrogen evolution, oxygen evolution, oxygen reduction, carbon dioxide reduction, and nitrogen reduction. Additionally, it outlines design principles for COF-based composite electrocatalysis, focusing on structure–activity relationships and synergistic effects in COF composite nanomaterial electrocatalysts, as well as challenges and future perspectives for next-generation composite electrocatalysts.https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/14/23/1907covalent organic frameworkelectrocatalysisnanocomposites
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Kechang Li
Qingqing Pan
Zhongmin Su
Rui Wang
Application of Nanocomposites in Covalent Organic Framework-Based Electrocatalysts
Nanomaterials
covalent organic framework
electrocatalysis
nanocomposites
title Application of Nanocomposites in Covalent Organic Framework-Based Electrocatalysts
title_full Application of Nanocomposites in Covalent Organic Framework-Based Electrocatalysts
title_fullStr Application of Nanocomposites in Covalent Organic Framework-Based Electrocatalysts
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title_short Application of Nanocomposites in Covalent Organic Framework-Based Electrocatalysts
title_sort application of nanocomposites in covalent organic framework based electrocatalysts
topic covalent organic framework
electrocatalysis
nanocomposites
url https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/14/23/1907
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