Development of a framework catalyst for photocatalytic hydrogen evolution†
Abstract
The controlled self-assembly of a catalyst module composed of a Rh(II) paddle-wheel dimer bearing 1,8-naphthalimide-based moieties afforded a novel heterogeneous framework catalyst (FC-1). The framework catalyst exhibited long-lived activity for photocatalytic hydrogen production from water and was easily reused without considerable loss of catalytic activity.