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Title: Beyond Solvothermal: Alternative Synthetic Methods for Covalent Organic Frameworks

Journal Article · · Angewandte Chemie
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  1. School of Physical Sciences Great Bay University Dongguan Guangdong 523000 China
  2. The Molecular Foundry Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory Berkeley CA 94720 USA

Abstract Covalent organic frameworks (COFs) are crystalline porous organic materials that hold a wealth of potential applications across various fields. The development of COFs, however, is significantly impeded by the dearth of efficient synthetic methods. The traditional solvothermal approach, while prevalent, is fraught with challenges such as complicated processes, excessive energy consumption, long reaction times, and limited scalability, rendering it unsuitable for practical applications. The quest for simpler, quicker, more energy‐efficient, and environmentally benign synthetic strategies is thus paramount for bridging the gap between academic COF chemistry and industrial application. This Review provides an overview of the recent advances in alternative COF synthetic methods, with a particular emphasis on energy input. We discuss representative examples of COF synthesis facilitated by microwave, ultrasound, mechanic force, light, plasma, electric field, and electron beam. Perspectives on the advantages and limitations of these methods against the traditional solvothermal approach are highlighted.

Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
Grant/Contract Number:
NONE; AC02-05CH11231
OSTI ID:
1985530
Journal Information:
Angewandte Chemie, Journal Name: Angewandte Chemie Journal Issue: 37 Vol. 135; ISSN 0044-8249
Publisher:
Wiley Blackwell (John Wiley & Sons)Copyright Statement
Country of Publication:
Germany
Language:
English

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