Synchronizing O2 Adsorption and Proton-Coupled Electron Transfer in Carboxylated Quinoline-Linked Covalent Organic Frameworks to Boost Photocatalytic H2O2 Production

Key Points

• The research aims to investigate the integration of O2 adsorption with proton-coupled electron transfer to improve H2O2 production in COFs.
• Developed carboxylated quinoline-linked covalent organic frameworks.
• Assessed the compatibility of O2 adsorption with proton-coupled electron transfer dynamics.
• Analyzed photocatalytic activity for H2O2 production.
• Enhanced H2O2 production observed with optimized O2 adsorption strategies.
• Improved proton-coupled electron transfer kinetics leading to greater photocatalytic efficiency.