Visible light photocatalysis has advanced synthetic chemistry and shown potential to develop sustainable solutions for chemical and energy challenges. However, the lack of photocatalysts with high energy-efficiency, low cost, and good stability has hindered the large-scale applications of photocatalytic organic synthesis and solar fuel production. To address these challenges, SK Lab focuses on developing the next generation of polymer photocatalysts using our expertise in polymer chemistry and photocatalysis. Our research explores the fundamental principles behind designing polymer photocatalysts to enhance their photophysical properties and enable energy-efficient, sustainable photocatalytic reactions. Ultimately, our work will enable chemical and energy industries to develop more sustainable processes.

We are currently focusing on nano-sized polymer photocatalysts that consist of two key components: conjugated polymer network and polymeric dispersant.

• The conjugated polymer networks provide highly tunable photophysical and electrochemical properties, allowing for the optimal design of polymer photocatalysts tailored to specific applications.

• The polymeric dispersants ensure excellent colloidal stability and solvent-specific dispersability, facilitating uniform dispersion and easy recovery of the photocatalysts after use.

Using this versatile platform, we aim to develop more powerful, energy-efficient, and robust polymer photocatalysts that can achieve sustainable organic transformations and unprecedented solar-to-fuel conversion efficiency.