Advancements in two-dimensional covalent organic framework nanosheets for electrocatalytic energy conversion: current and future prospects

Abstract

Humanity is confronting significant environmental issues due to rising energy demands and the unchecked use of fossil fuels. Thus, the strategic employment of sustainable and environmentally friendly energy sources is becoming increasingly vital. Additionally, addressing challenges, such as low reactivity, suboptimal energy efficiency, and restricted selectivity, requires the development of innovative catalysts. Two-dimensional (2D) covalent organic frameworks (COFs), known for their limitless structural versatility, are proving to be important materials in energy conversion applications. The exceptional properties of 2D COFs, including an organized arrangement resulting in well-defined active sites and π-π stacking interactions, enable breakthroughs in sustainable energy conversion applications. In this study, we comprehensively investigate universal synthesis methods and specific techniques, such as membrane-based deposition, liquid-phase intercalation, and polymerization. Furthermore, we demonstrate energy-conversion applications of 2D COFs as eco-friendly catalysts for electrochemical processes to promote sustainability and scalability by utilizing them in the hydrogen evolution reaction, oxygen evolution reaction, oxygen reduction reaction, and carbon dioxide reduction reaction. Additionally, we will explore methods for analyzing the physicochemical properties of precisely fabricated 2D COFs. Despite extensive research pertaining to 2D COFs, their practical industrial applications remain limited. Therefore, we propose various perspectives, including enhancing performance, improving synthesis methods, developing binder-free catalysts, expanding catalyst functionality, and advancing full-cell research, to achieve complete industrialization by leveraging their potential.

Keywords

Covalent organic frameworks / two-dimensional materials / synthesis approach / analytical techniques / energy conversion / electrocatalysts

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