Interlayer synergistic reaction of radical precursors for ultraefficient <sup>1</sup>O<sub>2</sub> generation via quinone-based covalent organic framework.
basic_science · Level V
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Abstract
Singlet oxygen (<sup>1</sup>O<sub>2</sub>) is important in the environmental remediation field, however, its efficient production has been severely hindered by the ultrafast self-quenching of the as-generated radical precursors in the Fenton-like reactions. Herein, we elaborately designed lamellar anthraquinone-based covalent organic frameworks (DAQ-COF) with sequential localization of the active sites (C═O) at molecular levels for visible-light-assisted peroxymonosulfate (PMS) activation. Theoretical and experimental results revealed that the radical precursors (SO<sub>5</sub><sup>·-</sup>) were formed in the nearby layers with the migration distance less than 0.34 nm, via PMS donating electrons to the photogenerated holes. This interlayer synergistic effect eventually led to ultraefficient <sup>1</sup>O<sub>2</sub> production (14.8 μM s<sup>-1</sup>), which is 12 times that of the highest reported catalyst. As an outcome, DAQ-COF enabled the complete degradation of bisphenol A in 5 min with PMS under natural sunlight irradiation. This interlayer synergistic concept represents an innovative and effective strategy to increase the utilization efficiency of ultrashort-lived radical precursors, providing inspirations for subtle structural construction of Fenton-like catalysts.