Processing of covalent organic frameworks: an ingredient for a material to succeed
David Rodríguez-San-Miguel1, Félix Zamora
1Departamento de Química Inorgánica, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, 28049 Madrid, Spain. david.rodriguezs@uam.es felix.zamora@uam.es.
Chemical Society Reviews
|July 17, 2019
Summary
Covalent organic frameworks (COFs) are versatile polymers. This review highlights strategies for processing COFs into various forms, crucial for their diverse applications in materials science.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Polymer Chemistry
- Nanotechnology
Background:
- Covalent organic frameworks (COFs) are crystalline porous polymers.
- COFs are synthesized via condensation reactions forming dynamic bonds.
- Recent focus shifts to COF processability for practical applications.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review strategies for COF processability.
- To discuss fabrication of thin-films, membranes, and particles.
- To highlight the importance of processability for COF applications.
Main Methods:
- Review of literature on COF processing techniques.
- Analysis of methods for forming thin-films and membranes.
- Examination of particle synthesis and composite fabrication.
Main Results:
- Various strategies enable COF processability.
- Controlled formation of thin-films, membranes, and particles is achievable.
- Composite fabrication with COFs is a growing area.
Conclusions:
- COF processability is key to unlocking their potential.
- Tailored processing enhances performance in diverse applications.
- Further research in COF processing will drive innovation.
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