Tetrazine‐Based Coordination Polymers as Versatile Photocatalysts for Wastewater Treatment

Abstract

This article presents an in‐depth study on the use of tetrazine‐based coordination polymers as photocatalysts for the treatment of wastewater contaminated with organic pollutants. The synthesis of a Zn‐based MOF incorporating s‐tetrazine dicarboxylic acid as an organic ligand is detailed, following a solvothermal method. Analysis of the crystalline structure reveals a three‐dimensional porous network characterized by pores approximately 8 Å wide, forming a highly interconnected material. The photocatalytic activity of this material is then investigated for the degradation of ibuprofen under simulated solar irradiation. The reaction mechanism and the intermediate species involved in the degradation pathway are elucidated. This research contributes to a better understanding of tetrazine‐based materials in aqueous‐phase applications and highlights their potential for sustainable environmental treatment strategies.