Chem. J. Chinese Universities ›› 2025, Vol. 46 ›› Issue (12): 20250117.doi: 10.7503/cjcu20250117

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A Novel Anthracene-based Two-dimensional Covalent Organic Framework Nanosheet for Rapid Singlet Oxygen Capture and Controllable Release

AN Jing1, MIAO Bo2, ZHAO Tongyi2, SONG Jialong1, ZHANG Wenyu1, YUAN Bizhen1, LIU Yaozu2(), ZHONG Tian3, FANG Qianrong2   

  1. 1.School of Life Science,Zhuhai College of Science and Technology,Zhuhai 519040,China
    2.College of Chemistry,Jilin University,Changchun 130012,China
    3.Faculty of Medicine,Macau University of Science and Technology,Macau 999078,China
  • Received:2025-04-18 Online:2025-12-10 Published:2025-10-16
  • Contact: LIU Yaozu E-mail:yaozuliu@jlu.edu.cn
  • Supported by:
    the National Natural Science Foundation of China(22025504);the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(BX20230143);the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2022YFB3704900);the Key Area Project of Guangdong Provincial Department of Education, China(2024ZDZX3004);the Teaching Reform Project of Guangdong Provincial Department of Education, China(2023011);the Key Science-technology Research Platforms and Projects of Guangdong Province, China(2025KTSCX233);the “Three Levels” Talent Construction Project of Zhuhai College of Science and Technology, China

Abstract:

Singlet oxygen(¹O₂) is a highly reactive species with strong oxidizing properties, making it valuable in various applications, including photodynamic therapy, organic synthesis and material science. However, its short lifetime and high reactivity present significant challenges in its practical use. To overcome these challenges, the development of efficient materials for ¹O₂ capture and controlled release has attracted considerable attention. Covalent organic frameworks(COFs), with their unique crystalline structure, high porosity and exceptional stability, have emerged as ideal candidates for ¹O₂ storage and transfer. In this study, we designed and synthesized a two-dimensional anthracene-based COF(2D An COF), which was further exfoliated into nanosheet(2D An COF-nanosheet) to enhance its performance. Fluorescence spectroscopy analysis demonstrated that the 2D An COF-nanosheet exhibited a significantly higher ¹O₂ capture rate compared to the bulk COF, which can be attributed to their more exposed active sites. Both the 2D An COF and its exfoliated nanosheet showed excellent reversibility in ¹O₂ release when exposed to external thermal or light stimuli, with no significant degradation in performance after multiple cycles. The results highlight the potential of 2D COF materials, particularly in nanosheet form, as efficient and stable platforms for ¹O₂ storage and release. This work provides new theoretical insights into the design of ¹O₂-responsive materials and opens new avenues for applications in photodynamic therapy, photocatalysis and other fields requiring precise control over reactive oxygen species.

Key words: Porous material, Covalent organic framework, Nanosheet, Anthracene unit, Singlet oxygen capture and release

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