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¹School of Chemistry, University of Bristol, Cantock's Close, Bristol BS8 1TS, U.K.

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A new algorithm, MLoc, quickly determines Hansen Solubility Parameters (HSPs) for novel porous organic polymers. This aids solvent selection, significantly improving material morphology and carbon capture performance.

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Area of Science:

Materials Science
Polymer Chemistry
Chemical Engineering

Background:

Solvent selection for novel functional materials is challenging due to limited solubility data.
Controlling material morphology and properties requires precise solvent selection.
Porous organic polymers (POPs) offer potential for applications like carbon capture but require tailored synthesis.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop a rapid method for determining Hansen Solubility Parameters (HSPs) for novel porous organic polymers.
To create a solvent selection toolkit to guide the synthesis of functional porous organic polymers.
To demonstrate the impact of HSP-guided solvent selection on material morphology and carbon capture performance.

Main Methods:

Development of the MLoc algorithm for rapid HSP determination.
Utilizing UV/vis absorbance data from candidate solvents.
Application of a centroid-location algorithm based on Hansen distance.
Experimental validation through a case study on porous organic polymer synthesis.

Main Results:

MLoc accurately determines HSPs for novel porous organic materials.
Solvent selection based on MLoc-derived HSPs significantly enhanced CO2 uptake by 220% in a case study.
A comprehensive HSP database for 17 porous organic polymers and over 80 reactions was compiled.

Conclusions:

The MLoc algorithm provides a fast and effective method for solvent selection in porous organic polymer synthesis.
Optimizing solvent selection through HSP matching is crucial for tuning material morphology and enhancing functional properties like carbon capture.
The developed toolkit and database serve as valuable resources for data-driven research in porous organic polymer science.