Porous organic polymer-mediated oxygen-vacancy-rich MnO2-x/Cu2O composite enhances photocatalytic conversion of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural

Key Points

• Photocatalytic conversion of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural is significantly improved using a composite material.
• The composite features an oxygen-vacancy-rich manganese dioxide and copper oxide structure.
• Assessment using porous organic polymer to mediate enhances the composite's performance.
• This finding suggests that developing advanced materials may optimize chemical conversions.