A copper-seamed coordination nanocapsule as a semiconductor photocatalyst for molecular oxygen activation

Xiangquan Hu, Meirong Han, Leichen Wang, Li Shao, Yadav Peeyush, Jialei Du, Steven Paul Kelley, Scott J. Dalgarno, David A. Atwood, Sisi Feng, Jerry L. Atwood

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Abstract

Here we report that a Cu2+-seamed coordination nanocapsule can serve as an efficient semiconductor photocatalyst for molecular oxygen activation. This capsule was constructed through a redox reaction facilitated self-assembly of cuprous bromide and C-pentyl-pyrogallol[4]arene. Photophysical and electrochemical studies revealed its strong visible-light absorption and photocurrent polarity switching effect. This novel molecular solid material is capable of activating molecular oxygen into reactive oxygen species under simulated sunlight irradiation. The oxygen activation process has been exploited for catalyzing aerobic oxidation reactions. The present work provides new insights into designing nonporous discrete metal–organic supramolecular assemblies for solar-driven molecular oxygen activation.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)4532-4537
Number of pages6
JournalChemical Science
Volume14
Issue number17
Early online date21 Mar 2023
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 7 May 2023

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