A heterogeneous cobalt cubane polymer co-catalyst for cooperative water oxidation

Abstract

We achieve a successful transition of Co₄O₄ molecules from a homogeneous to a heterogeneous system by modifying the functional groups at their termini. The resulting cocatalyst, denoted as Co₄O₄-poly, not only preserved the catalytic sites of Co₄O₄ molecules but also exhibited outstanding performance in catalyzing water oxidation.