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  • Materials Science
  • Nanotechnology
  • Chemistry

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  • Covalent organic frameworks (COFs) are crystalline porous materials built from organic units.
  • Their tunable architectures enable precise material design for various applications.
  • High-connectivity 3D COFs represent an advanced class with complex network structures.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a comprehensive review of high-connectivity 3D COFs.
  • To explore synthesis strategies, topological design, and characterization.
  • To highlight emerging applications and the structure-function relationship.

Main Methods:

  • Review of synthesis methods for high-connectivity 3D COFs.
  • Analysis of topological design principles.
  • Examination of structural characterization techniques.

Main Results:

  • High-connectivity 3D COFs exhibit enhanced stability and functionality.
  • These materials show promise in gas adsorption/separation, catalysis, and energy storage.
  • Structure-property relationships are crucial for optimizing performance.

Conclusions:

  • High-connectivity 3D COFs are versatile materials with significant potential.
  • Advancements in this field can revolutionize energy storage, catalysis, and separation.
  • Rational design is key to unlocking next-generation COF materials.