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  • Materials Science
  • Supramolecular Chemistry
  • Biotechnology

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  • Template methods are promising for synthesizing large-pore materials but struggle with non-covalent interaction assemblies.
  • Existing methods face challenges with structural deviation and lack of robustness during template removal.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a robust template-assisted synthesis for porous materials based on weak non-covalent interactions.
  • To create biocompatible porous materials suitable for biological applications.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized small, biocompatible building blocks with multiple hydrogen-bonded sites and π-conjugation.
  • Employed a template-assisted self-assembly strategy to ensure structural integrity.
  • Fabricated macroporous hydrogen-bonded organic frameworks (HOFs) in single-crystal form.

Main Results:

  • Achieved the transformation of densely packed materials into macroporous HOFs with high physiological stability.
  • Demonstrated enhanced mass transfer properties within the fabricated HOFs.
  • Successfully loaded trypsin into macroporous HOFs and showed their potential as cellular scaffolds.

Conclusions:

  • Developed a novel strategy for fabricating robust, biocompatible HOFs using template methods.
  • Expanded the library of HOFs to include small, affordable, and clinically applicable molecules.
  • Showcased the potential of these HOFs for enzyme immobilization and promoting cell differentiation in biologic applications.