Sunlight and water could now be turned into a powerful disinfectant - Hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂) - using a photocatalyst.
For this, the S. N. Bose Centre for Basic Sciences (SNBCBS)has developed a novel approach for using a cutting-edge material called Mo-DHTA COF.
This innovation offers a cleaner, more efficient, and recyclable route for hydrogen peroxide production.
Traditional photocatalysts like metal oxides, graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4), polymers and metal organic frameworks (MOFs) face limitations due to wide band gaps and limited stability.