Organic Covalent Interaction-based Frameworks as Emerging Catalysts for Environment and Energy Applications: Current
Tahir Rasheed1, Adeel Ahmad Hassan2, Tauqir Ahmad3
1Interdisciplinary Research Center for Adv. Mater., King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM), Dhahran, 31261, Saudi Arabia.
Chemistry, an Asian Journal
|May 12, 2023
Summary
Covalent organic frameworks (COFs) are versatile porous materials with tunable properties. This study reviews advancements in COF synthesis, post-synthetic modification, and their promising applications in catalysis and environmental remediation.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Nanotechnology
- Organic Chemistry
Background:
- Covalent organic frameworks (COFs) are porous polymers constructed from organic building blocks.
- Their ordered structures and tunable properties make them attractive for various applications.
- Recent advances in synthesis and modification techniques have expanded their potential.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review fundamental advancements in COF structure stabilization.
- To explore diverse post-synthetic modification strategies for COFs.
- To highlight the photocatalytic applications of COFs in environmental and energy sectors.
Main Methods:
- Review of literature on COF synthesis and characterization.
- Analysis of post-synthetic modification techniques for COFs.
- Compilation of studies on COF-based photocatalysis.
Main Results:
- Stable COF structures can be achieved through advanced synthesis methods.
- Post-synthetic modifications enhance COF properties and functionalities.
- COFs show significant promise in photocatalytic applications like pollutant degradation, hydrogen production, and CO2 conversion.
Conclusions:
- COFs are highly promising materials for catalysis and environmental applications due to their stability, porosity, and tunability.
- Further research into COF modifications and applications will unlock their full potential.
- COFs offer exciting opportunities for specialists across various research fields.
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