Low Band Gap π-conjugated Porous Polymers as Bifunctional Photoelectrocatalysts for Overall Water Splitting

Key Points

• The research aims to explore the effectiveness of low band gap π-conjugated porous polymers as photoelectrocatalysts for water splitting.
• Synthesis of conjugated microporous polymers (CMPs) with specific properties.
• Evaluation of their electrochemical performance in water splitting.
• Analysis of charge transfer efficiency under light irradiation.
• CMPs showed enhanced charge transfer in electrochemical reactions.
• Demonstrated capability as bifunctional catalysts for water splitting processes.
• Promising efficiency metrics compared to traditional catalysts.