Low-temperature synthesis of porous organic polymers with donor-acceptor structure and β-ketoenamine for photocatalytic oxidative coupling of amines.

In light of the widespread use of fossil fuels and the resulting environmental pollution, it is crucial to develop efficient photocatalysts for renewable energy applications that utilize visible light. Organic photocatalysts based on β-ketoenamine offer several advantages, including facile preparation, high stability, structural controllability, and excellent photovoltaic properties. However, in previous studies, the synthesis of porous organic polymers (POPs) often involved long, high-temperature processes.

Highly Efficient Transformation of Tar Model Compounds into Hydrogen by a Ni-Co Alloy Nanocatalyst During Tar Steam Reforming.

Hydrogen (H) production from coal and biomass gasification was considered a long-term and viable way to solve energy crises and global warming. Tar, generated as a hazardous byproduct, limited its large-scale applications by clogging and corroding gasification equipment. Although catalytic steam reforming technology was used to convert tar into H, catalyst deactivation restricted its applicability.