- Achieving high hydroxyl (HO) production in the presence of visible light is challenging for organic semiconductors, but a new porous aromatic framework (PAF) demonstrated a maximum HO rate of 31.60 mmol·g·h, showcasing its potential in photochemistry.
- The unique tetraphenylmethane-BINOL-linked PAFs effectively activate triplet oxygen to generate reactive oxygen species (ROS), confirmed by optical and electrochemical responses, without using traditional chromophoric components.
- These PAFs exhibited significant photocatalytic efficiency, producing HO in various environments, including high production rates in ethanol-water mixtures and seawater, and were effective in degrading contaminants like tetracycline and cip