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Advancing organic photovoltaics processed from green-solvents: From characterization methods to optimization strategies 推进绿色溶剂加工的有机光伏：从表征方法到优化策略

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EnergyChem

Pub Date : 2025-07-01 Epub Date: 2025-06-20 DOI: 10.1016/j.enchem.2025.100162

Top Archie Dela Peña , Ruijie Ma , Wei Gao , Zhanhua Wei , Huanyu Zhou , Jiaying Wu , Antonio Facchetti , Gang Li

The organic solar cell (OSC) technology has advanced significantly during the past decade, with power conversion efficiencies now exceeding 20%. However, the fabrication of high-performance devices still relies on using halogenated solvents, which pose environmental risks and limit industrial scalability. To address this issue, researchers are developing new strategies such as new molecular design concepts, control of blend morphology through processing conditions, and performance optimization guided by charge carrier mechanisms aiming to enhance solubility in green solvents while ensuring optimal film formation, as to be summarized in this review. Despite these efforts, the complex chemical/morphological structure-processing-property-function relationships remain elusive. A deeper understanding of film formation dynamics and consequences in charge carrier dynamics is essential, thereby necessitating both ex-situ and in-situ morphological and optical characterizations. Accordingly, this review begins with an overview of the key reminders for commonly used characterization techniques together with solvent properties, and solubility-morphology relationships. Ultimately, this review highlights the latest advancements in materials and device engineering and discusses the challenges that the field must overcome to enable more sustainable and scalable OSC fabrication.

有机太阳能电池（OSC）技术在过去十年中取得了显着进步，功率转换效率现已超过20%。然而，高性能器件的制造仍然依赖于使用卤化溶剂，这带来了环境风险并限制了工业可扩展性。为了解决这一问题，研究人员正在开发新的策略，如新的分子设计概念，通过加工条件控制共混物的形态，以及以电荷载流子机制为指导的性能优化，旨在提高在绿色溶剂中的溶解度，同时确保最佳的膜形成，本文将对此进行总结。尽管这些努力，复杂的化学/形态结构-加工-性能-功能关系仍然难以捉摸。更深入地了解薄膜形成动力学和电荷载流子动力学的后果是必不可少的，因此有必要进行非原位和原位的形态和光学表征。因此，本综述首先概述了常用表征技术的关键提示，以及溶剂性质和溶解度-形态关系。最后，本综述强调了材料和器件工程的最新进展，并讨论了该领域必须克服的挑战，以实现更可持续和可扩展的OSC制造。

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Rational design and interfacial engineering of hierarchical S-scheme heterojunction and their photocatalytic applications 分层s型异质结的合理设计、界面工程及其光催化应用

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EnergyChem

Pub Date : 2025-07-01 Epub Date: 2025-06-03 DOI: 10.1016/j.enchem.2025.100159

R. Kavitha , C. Manjunatha , Jiaguo Yu , S.Girish Kumar

Rational design and engineering the interfacial structure with diverse morphological features of functional semiconductors for the fabrication of S-scheme heterojunction (SSH) remains as pivotal aspiration in energy and environmental applications. This review article diligently summarises the state-of-art progress and provides specific insights into the design and fabrication of hierarchical hybrid nanostructures comprising 0D, 1D, 2D and 3D nanomaterials. The analytical tools to attest the formation of SSH between the integrated components are briefly highlighted. The photocatalytic application of hierarchical SSH encompassing the energy-environmental aspects such as H₂ generation, CO₂ reduction, pollutant degradation, organic synthesis and coupled photocatalytic systems are concisely discussed. The further progress achieved through co-catalyst modifications and fabrication of dual SSH are outlined. The current challenges and the prospects in this futuristic and burgeoning arena are envisaged to broaden their applications. It is foreseen that the meticulous fabrication complemented with superlative interfacial structures would inspire the designing of exemplar SSH for sustainable energy and environmental crisis as well as for coupled photocatalytic systems.

合理设计和工程设计具有不同形态特征的功能半导体界面结构，以制备S-scheme异质结（SSH），是能源和环境应用的关键。这篇综述文章努力总结了目前的最新进展，并提供了具体的见解，设计和制造层次混合纳米结构，包括0D， 1D， 2D和3D纳米材料。简要介绍了用于验证集成组件之间SSH形成的分析工具。简要讨论了层次化光催化在H2生成、CO2还原、污染物降解、有机合成和耦合光催化系统等能源环境方面的应用。概述了通过共催化剂改性和制备双SSH所取得的进一步进展。当前的挑战和前景，在这个未来的和蓬勃发展的领域，设想扩大其应用。可以预见的是，细致的制作加上最高级的界面结构将激发可持续能源和环境危机以及耦合光催化系统的范例SSH的设计。

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Diverse MOFs-derived carbon-based materials for advanced electrochemical energy applications 多种mofs衍生的碳基材料用于先进的电化学能源应用

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EnergyChem

Pub Date : 2025-07-01 Epub Date: 2025-06-23 DOI: 10.1016/j.enchem.2025.100163

Chun-Yan Yang , Jian-Ping Lang

Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs)-derived carbon-based materials have garnered significant attention in electrochemical energy storage and conversion owing to their tunable porous structures, compositional flexibility, and structural diversity. This review categorizes typical synthetic strategies for MOFs-derived carbon-based materials, while highlights their cutting-edge applications in two key domains in recent years: (1) electrocatalytic reactions, mainly encompassing hydrogen evolution reaction, oxygen evolution reaction, oxygen reduction reaction, and nitrogen reduction reaction; and (2) electrochemical energy storage systems, with a focus on lithium-ion batteries and sodium-ion batteries. Particular emphasis is placed on elucidating the critical structure-property relationships governing the performance of these functional materials. Finally, we present a forward-looking perspective addressing current challenges and future research directions, offering strategic insights for designing novel high-performance electrochemical materials through rational engineering of the architectures of MOFs-derived carbon-based materials.

金属有机骨架（MOFs）衍生的碳基材料由于其可调节的多孔结构、成分的灵活性和结构的多样性，在电化学能量存储和转换方面受到了广泛的关注。本文对mofs衍生碳基材料的典型合成策略进行了分类，重点介绍了近年来mofs衍生碳基材料在两个关键领域的前沿应用：(1)电催化反应，主要包括析氢反应、析氧反应、氧还原反应和氮还原反应；(2)电化学储能系统，重点是锂离子电池和钠离子电池。特别强调的是阐明控制这些功能材料性能的关键结构-性能关系。最后，我们提出了前瞻性的观点，解决了当前的挑战和未来的研究方向，为通过合理的mofs衍生碳基材料结构工程设计新型高性能电化学材料提供了战略见解。

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Recent advances in high-entropy solid electrolytes for all-solid-state lithium batteries 用于全固态锂电池的高熵固体电解质的最新进展

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EnergyChem

Pub Date : 2025-05-01 Epub Date: 2025-04-09 DOI: 10.1016/j.enchem.2025.100157

Yutong Chen , Yue Feng , Yang Ren , Keke Huang , Songbai Han

Rechargeable batteries have made important progress as an important means of sustainable development because of the non-renewable nature of fossil fuels has increased the demand for energy. As the “heart” of a rechargeable battery, the electrolyte directly determines the cycling performance of the battery. At present, electrolytes often have problems such as limited operating temperature and unsatisfactory ionic conductivity at room temperature. The introduction of electrode materials into the high-entropy strategy has improved the cycling performance of batteries, so the corresponding high-entropy electrolytes (HEEs) have high research value due to their disordered structure. However, there is still a lack of clear concepts and guidelines for efficient synthesis of HEEs, and the mechanism of corresponding performance improvement is unclear, which restricts the further development of HEEs. Herein, we summarize the application and working mechanism of HEEs in all-solid-state batteries. First, the development history and related definition of HEES are introduced. Then we discuss the application of HEES in existing solid electrolyte systems and its corresponding action mechanism, focusing on its improvement in ionic conductivity and interface wettability. Then, the current common synthesis methods and advanced characterization techniques of HEEs are introduced. Finally, the currently unsolved problems of HEEs and the corresponding potential development pathway are proposed. This review provides new ideas and insights for the study of high-performance solid-state electrolytes for commercial applications.

由于化石燃料的不可再生性增加了对能源的需求，可充电电池作为可持续发展的重要手段取得了重要进展。电解液作为可充电电池的“心脏”，直接决定了电池的循环性能。目前电解质常存在工作温度有限、室温离子电导率不理想等问题。高熵策略中电极材料的引入提高了电池的循环性能，因此相应的高熵电解质（HEEs）因其无序结构而具有很高的研究价值。然而，目前对于高效合成HEEs仍缺乏明确的概念和指导方针，相应的性能提升机制也不明确，制约了HEEs的进一步发展。本文综述了HEEs在全固态电池中的应用及其工作机理。首先，介绍了HEES的发展历史和相关定义。然后讨论了HEES在现有固体电解质体系中的应用及其作用机理，重点讨论了其对离子电导率和界面润湿性的改善。然后介绍了目前HEEs的常用合成方法和先进的表征技术。最后，提出了高等教育目前尚未解决的问题和相应的潜在发展路径。本文综述为高性能固态电解质的商业应用研究提供了新的思路和见解。

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Tailored high-entropy alloy nanomaterials for electrocatalytic applications 为电催化应用量身定制的高熵合金纳米材料

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EnergyChem

Pub Date : 2025-05-01 Epub Date: 2025-03-19 DOI: 10.1016/j.enchem.2025.100155

Chaohui Wang , Yunhao Wang , Yuecheng Xiong , Fengkun Hao , Fu Liu , Liang Guo , Xiang Meng , Chi-Kit Siu , Zhanxi Fan

High-entropy alloy (HEA) nanomaterials have garnered extensive attention over the past few years for their intriguing properties over conventional simple alloys. The applications of HEA nanomaterials in electrocatalysis open prospective new avenues for catalyst discovery and performance optimization. The expansive compositional space, random atomic arrangement, and complex coordination environment endow HEA catalysts with tremendous tunability, which in turn calls for more effective and general design strategies in the catalysis community. An in-depth comprehension of the structure-performance relationship of HEA electrocatalysts is urgently needed to advance their reasonable development further. In this review, design methodologies of HEA nanomaterials are first discussed from four aspects, i.e., the composition, size, shape, and crystal structure, with the ultimate goal of achieving optimal catalytic activity, selectivity, and stability. Subsequently, recent progress in diverse electrochemical reactions, including hydrogen evolution, hydrogen oxidation, oxygen evolution, oxygen reduction, carbon dioxide reduction, alcohol oxidation and nitrate reduction, is summarized with a focus on the design principles of HEA catalysts toward specific reactions. Last, current tasks and future outlooks in this burgeoning field are proposed. Overall, this review is dedicated to leveraging the potential of HEA nanomaterials for efficient and sustainable energy storage and conversion.

高熵合金（HEA）纳米材料在过去的几年里因其比传统简单合金更有趣的性能而引起了广泛的关注。HEA纳米材料在电催化中的应用为催化剂的发现和性能优化开辟了新的前景。广阔的组成空间、随机的原子排列和复杂的配位环境赋予了HEA催化剂巨大的可调性，这就要求催化剂界需要更有效和通用的设计策略。为了进一步合理开发HEA电催化剂，迫切需要深入了解HEA电催化剂的结构-性能关系。本文首先从组成、尺寸、形状和晶体结构四个方面讨论了HEA纳米材料的设计方法，最终目标是达到最佳的催化活性、选择性和稳定性。综述了析氢、氢氧化、析氧、氧还原、二氧化碳还原、醇氧化和硝酸盐还原等电化学反应的研究进展，重点介绍了HEA催化剂在特定反应中的设计原则。最后，提出了这一新兴领域的当前任务和未来展望。总之，这篇综述致力于利用HEA纳米材料在高效和可持续的能量存储和转换方面的潜力。

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Development of electrolysis systems for ambient temperature CO2 reduction 开发用于环境温度下二氧化碳还原的电解系统

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EnergyChem

Pub Date : 2025-05-01 Epub Date: 2025-04-12 DOI: 10.1016/j.enchem.2025.100156

Fu-Zhi Li , Hai-Gang Qin , Jun Gu

The electrochemical CO₂ reduction reaction (CO₂RR) at ambient temperature holds great promise as a technology for storing intermittent and fluctuating renewable electricity while producing valuable carbon-containing feedstocks. As such, it has the potential to play a crucial role in closing the carbon cycle. Over the past decade, extensive research has focused on developing catalysts that enhance selectivity and reduce the overpotential of CO₂RR. However, further attention should be directed towards the design of electrolyzers and integrated systems to achieve high current densities, improved energy efficiency, carbon efficiency, and stability. This review categorizes electrolysis systems into H-cells, gas diffusion electrode (GDE)-based flow cells, and membrane electrode assemblies (MEAs). In H-cells, the relatively low solubility of CO₂ in aqueous electrolytes limits current density, and strategies to enhance CO₂ mass transport are discussed. For GDE-based flow cells, strategies to maintain the hydrophobicity of GDEs are examined. Additionally, the impact of pH and alkali cations on energy efficiency, carbon efficiency, and anti-flooding performance is reviewed. MEAs with anion exchange membranes, cation exchange membranes, bipolar membranes, and solid-state electrolytes are introduced, with an exploration of the challenges associated with each type. Furthermore, tandem systems for CO₂COC₂₊ conversion are presented, including single cells incorporating two types of catalysts and cascades of two individual cells for CO₂RR to CO and CO reduction, respectively. Finally, the review outlines future directions for CO₂RR electrolysis systems and highlights the potential contributions of operando technologies and theoretical simulations.

环境温度下的电化学CO2还原反应（CO2RR）作为一种存储间歇性和波动的可再生电力的技术，同时生产有价值的含碳原料，前景广阔。因此，它有可能在关闭碳循环方面发挥关键作用。在过去的十年中，广泛的研究集中在开发提高选择性和降低CO2RR过电位的催化剂上。然而，应该进一步关注电解槽和集成系统的设计，以实现高电流密度，提高能源效率，碳效率和稳定性。本文将电解系统分为氢电池、基于气体扩散电极（GDE）的流动电池和膜电极组件（MEAs）。在h -电池中，CO2在水电解质中的溶解度相对较低，限制了电流密度，并讨论了增强CO2质量传输的策略。对于基于gde的流动细胞，研究了维持gde疏水性的策略。此外，还综述了pH和碱阳离子对能源效率、碳效率和抗驱油性能的影响。介绍了具有阴离子交换膜、阳离子交换膜、双极膜和固态电解质的mea，并探讨了与每种类型相关的挑战。此外，还提出了CO2COC2+转化串联系统，包括包含两种催化剂的单个电池和两个单独电池的级联，分别用于CO2RR转化为CO和CO还原。最后，综述概述了CO2RR电解系统的未来方向，并强调了operando技术和理论模拟的潜在贡献。

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Recent advance and perspectives on CO tolerant platinum-based alloys in PEMFC anodes PEMFC阳极耐CO铂基合金研究进展及展望

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EnergyChem

Pub Date : 2025-05-01 Epub Date: 2025-04-12 DOI: 10.1016/j.enchem.2025.100158

Fujun Niu , Jiachang Cao , Huai Chen , Shaohua Shen

Global warming and energy consumption have spurred the research and development of proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs), a high-energy-density and zero-emission energy conversion device. Currently, the predominant commercial catalyst employed for hydrogen oxidation reaction (HOR) in PEMFCs anode is Pt/C, and the efficiency of Pt-based catalysts is significantly undermined by the presence of CO mixed in the PEMFCs anode reactants. The incorporation of transition metals can modify the electronic structure of Pt-base catalysts and reduce the adsorption energy of CO on the platinum surface, thereby enhancing the CO tolerance. This timely review aims to present the crucial role of Pt-based alloy strategies for anti-CO poisoning of PEMFC anodes and performance optimization for HOR, and to offer a current overview of the research field. By following the demonstration on the CO poisoning mechanisms and the alloy design principles for anodic HOR in PEMFCs, recent progress on CO-resistant Pt-based alloy catalysts for high-efficiency PEMFCs is briefly presented. Finally, future challenges and directions for the commercialization of Pt-based alloy catalysts are reviewed. This review offers the significant insights into Pt-based alloys as a cutting-edge strategy for enhanced CO tolerance and favorable HOR for high performance PEMFCs.

全球变暖和能源消耗推动了质子交换膜燃料电池（pemfc）的研究和发展，质子交换膜燃料电池是一种高能量密度、零排放的能量转换装置。目前，用于pemfc阳极氢氧化反应（HOR）的主要商业催化剂是Pt/C，而CO在pemfc阳极反应物中的存在严重影响了Pt基催化剂的效率。过渡金属的加入可以修饰pt基催化剂的电子结构，降低CO在铂表面的吸附能，从而提高对CO的耐受性。本文旨在介绍pt基合金策略在PEMFC阳极抗co中毒和HOR性能优化中的关键作用，并提供当前研究领域的概述。通过对pemfc中CO中毒机理和阳极HOR合金设计原则的论证，简要介绍了用于高效pemfc的耐CO pt基合金催化剂的研究进展。最后，展望了pt基合金催化剂商业化的未来挑战和发展方向。这篇综述为pt基合金作为增强CO耐受性和高性能pemfc有利HOR的前沿策略提供了重要见解。

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Recent progress in oxygen electrocatalysts for aprotic lithium-oxygen batteries 非质子锂氧电池氧电催化剂研究进展

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EnergyChem

Pub Date : 2025-05-01 Epub Date: 2025-03-14 DOI: 10.1016/j.enchem.2025.100150

Xinxiang Wang , Kai Wan , Haoyang Xu , Guilei Tian , Sheng Liu , Fengxia Fan , Pengfei Liu , Chenrui Zeng , Chuan Wang , Shuhan Wang , Xudong Yu , Chaozhu Shu , Zhenxing Liang

Lithium-oxygen (Li-O₂) battery has gained wide interests as one potential energy storage solution for renewable energy due to its ultrahigh specific energy (∼3500 Wh kg^-1). Currently, its development has suffered from technical issues including poor rate capability, low round-trip efficiency and inferior cycling stability, which stem from the sluggish kinetics of oxygen reduction reaction and oxygen evolution reaction, irreversible formation/decomposition behavior of Li₂O₂ and parasitic reaction during discharge and charge processes. Thus, developing highly efficient electrocatalysts towards oxygen electrode reactions is urgently needed. In this review, we firstly discuss the basic structure and fundamental chemistry of Li-O₂ batteries. Key performance indexes of electrocatalyst are then highlighted and the effects of these key performance indexes of electrocatalysts on the surface and interface chemistry of oxygen electrode reactions in Li-O₂ battery are extensively clarified. Accordingly, the structure-performance relationships of different kinds of electrocatalysts are comprehensively discussed for non-aqueous Li-O₂ battery. Finally, we conclude with a summary on the challenges for achieving high-efficiency electrocatalysts and an outlook on pointing out the promising approaches for developing advanced oxygen electrocatalyst for Li-O₂ battery.

锂氧（Li-O2）电池由于其超高比能（~ 3500 Wh kg-1），作为一种潜在的可再生能源储能解决方案，受到了广泛的关注。目前，由于氧还原反应和析氧反应动力学缓慢，Li2O2的不可逆形成/分解行为以及放电和充电过程中的寄生反应等原因，其发展存在速率能力差、往返效率低、循环稳定性低等技术问题。因此，迫切需要开发高效的氧电极反应电催化剂。本文首先介绍了锂氧电池的基本结构和基本化学性质。重点介绍了电催化剂的关键性能指标，并广泛阐明了这些关键性能指标对锂氧电池氧电极反应表面和界面化学的影响。在此基础上，对不同电催化剂在非水锂氧电池中的结构-性能关系进行了全面的讨论。最后，我们总结了实现高效电催化剂所面临的挑战，并对锂氧电池先进氧电催化剂的发展前景进行了展望。

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Manganese dioxide cathode materials for aqueous zinc ion battery: Development, challenges and strategies 含水锌离子电池用二氧化锰正极材料：发展、挑战与对策

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EnergyChem

Pub Date : 2025-05-01 Epub Date: 2025-03-10 DOI: 10.1016/j.enchem.2025.100152

Yiqing Liu , Shu-Guo Han , Xiaofang Li , Yuhong Luo , Yongbo Wu , Xiaoming Lin , Qi-Long Zhu

The construction of new energy sources and their energy storage systems will be a key part of achieving the goal of green and sustainable development. Aqueous zinc ion batteries (AZIBs) have gradually made significant development in large-scale energy storage with their excellent safety performance, low cost and long cycle life. MnO₂ have become one of the most promising cathode materials for AZIBs due to their high theoretical capacity, wide operating voltage, abundant raw material storage, and low cost. However, the energy storage mechanism of MnO₂ cathode has been controversial, while MnO₂ face inherent issues such as Jahn-Teller effect, poor transport dynamics and severe structure degradation. To make a breakthrough from the perspective of MnO₂ application, a comprehensive understanding of MnO₂ is urgent. Herein, we present the development, challenges and strategies of MnO₂ cathode materials for AZIBs in this review. Specifically, we first introduce the history of the development of MnO₂, from its initial application in alkaline batteries to the current high energy density batteries, followed by the discussions on the crystal structure, energy storage mechanism, main challenges and strategies. Finally, we provide innovative solutions to the bottlenecks in the development of MnO₂, as well as recommendations, conclusions and outlooks for its future research directions. We anticipate that in-depth research on MnO₂ will facilitate the commercialization of the next generation of high-performance AZIBs.

新能源及其储能系统的建设将是实现绿色可持续发展目标的关键一环。锌离子水电池（AZIBs）以其优异的安全性能、低成本和长循环寿命在大规模储能领域逐渐取得了长足的发展。二氧化锰因其理论容量高、工作电压宽、原材料储量丰富、成本低廉等优点，已成为最有前途的水锌离子电池正极材料之一。然而，二氧化锰阴极的储能机理一直存在争议，同时二氧化锰还面临着贾恩-泰勒效应、输运动力学性能差、结构退化严重等固有问题。要从 MnO2 应用的角度取得突破，迫切需要对 MnO2 有一个全面的认识。在本综述中，我们将介绍用于 AZIBs 的二氧化锰正极材料的发展、挑战和策略。具体来说，我们首先介绍了二氧化锰的发展历史，从最初在碱性电池中的应用到目前的高能量密度电池，然后讨论了其晶体结构、储能机理、主要挑战和策略。最后，我们针对二氧化锰的发展瓶颈提出了创新解决方案，并对其未来研究方向提出了建议、结论和展望。我们期待对二氧化锰的深入研究将促进下一代高性能 AZIB 的商业化。

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Recent progress of hydrogen-bonded organic framework-based photocatalysis 基于氢键有机骨架的光催化研究进展

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EnergyChem

Pub Date : 2025-05-01 Epub Date: 2025-03-10 DOI: 10.1016/j.enchem.2025.100151

Heng Yuan , Jian Xiao , An-An Zhang , Zhi-Bin Fang , Tian-Fu Liu

Photocatalysis has emerged as a promising sustainable approach for solar-to-chemical energy conversion to deal with global energy and environmental issues. The newly developed hydrogen-bonded organic frameworks (HOFs) have attracted significant attention as novel photocatalysts owing to their low-energy synthesis, unique solution processability, as well as molecular-level designability and crystalline porous characteristics. So far, HOF-based photocatalysts have been applied in CO₂ reduction, water-splitting H₂ evolution, pollutant degradation, organic transformations, and so on. This review focuses on the fundamental understanding of HOF properties for photocatalysis and the recent achievements of HOF-based photocatalytic applications. Furthermore, perspectives on current challenges and future issues for HOF-based photocatalysts are proposed.

光催化已成为一种有前途的可持续的太阳能-化学能源转换方法，以解决全球能源和环境问题。新开发的氢键有机框架（HOFs）由于其低能合成、独特的溶液可加工性、分子水平的可设计性和晶体多孔性等特点，作为新型光催化剂受到了广泛的关注。目前，基于hof的光催化剂已应用于CO2还原、水裂解析氢、污染物降解、有机转化等领域。本文综述了HOF光催化性能的基本认识和基于HOF的光催化应用的最新进展。最后，对hof基光催化剂目前面临的挑战和未来需要解决的问题进行了展望。

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