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Title: Rapid Synthesis of High Surface Area Imine‐Linked 2D Covalent Organic Frameworks by Avoiding Pore Collapse During Isolation

Journal Article · · Advanced Materials

Abstract Imine‐linked 2D covalent organic frameworks (COFs) form more rapidly than previously reported under Brønsted acid‐catalyzed conditions, showing signs of crystallinity within a few minutes, and maximum crystallinity within hours. These observations contrast with the multiday reaction times typically employed under these conditions. In addition, vacuum activation, which is often used to isolate COF materials significantly erodes the crystallinity and surface area of the several isolated materials, as measured by N 2 sorption and X‐ray diffraction. This loss of material quality during isolation for many networks has historically obscured otherwise effective polymerization conditions. The influence of the activation procedure is characterized in detail for three COFs, with the commonly used 1,3,5‐tris(4‐aminophenyl)benzene‐terephthaldehyde network (TAPB‐PDA COF), the most prone to pore collapse. When the networks are activated carefully, rapid COF formation is general for all five of the imine‐linked 2D COFs studied, with all exhibiting excellent crystallinity and surface areas, including the highest surface areas reported to date for three materials. Furthermore, to simplify the workup of COF materials, a simple nitrogen flow method provides high‐quality materials without the need for specialized equipment. These insights have important implications for studying and understanding how 2D COFs form.

Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
Grant/Contract Number:
AC02-06CH11357
OSTI ID:
1575781
Journal Information:
Advanced Materials, Journal Name: Advanced Materials Journal Issue: 2 Vol. 32; ISSN 0935-9648
Publisher:
Wiley Blackwell (John Wiley & Sons)Copyright Statement
Country of Publication:
Germany
Language:
English

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