Covalent Organic Frameworks-Organic Chemistry Beyond the Molecule
Christian S Diercks1,2,3, Markus J Kalmutzki1,2,3, Omar M Yaghi1,2,3
1Department of Chemistry, University of California, Berkeley, CA 94720, USA.
Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
|September 23, 2020
Summary
Covalent organic frameworks (COFs) extend molecular organic chemistry to the solid state, preserving purity and structural control. Their porous nature allows for confined molecular modification and reactions within a solid material.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Organic Chemistry
- Supramolecular Chemistry
Background:
- Molecular organic chemistry relies on purity, structural definition, and selective reactivity.
- Extended organic structures require methods to maintain these molecular attributes in bulk materials.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce covalent organic frameworks (COFs) as a solid-state extension of molecular organic chemistry.
- To highlight the preservation of core molecular attributes within COFs.
- To emphasize the utility of COF porosity for controlled chemical modifications.
Main Methods:
- Conceptual framework development for COFs.
- Analysis of structural properties of COFs.
- Discussion of reactivity within COF pores.
Main Results:
- COFs successfully extend molecular organic chemistry principles to the solid state.
- Purity, structural definitiveness, and atom accessibility are maintained in COFs.
- The porous nature of COFs enables confined molecular modification and controlled reactions.
Conclusions:
- COFs represent a significant advancement in creating ordered, functional solid-state organic materials.
- The unique properties of COFs open new avenues for solid-state organic synthesis and catalysis.
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