Functionality of Covalent Organic Framework (COF) in Gas Storage Application: First Principal Study

Industrial growth in recent years led to air pollution and an increase in concentration of hazardous gases such as O3 and NO. Developing new materials is important to detect and reduce air pollutants. While catalytic decomposition and zeolites are traditional ways used to reduce the amount of these gases. We need to develop and explore new promising materials. Covalent organic framework (COF) has become an attractive platform for researcher due to its extended robust covalent bonds, porosity, and crystallinity. In this study, first principal calculations were performed for gases adsorption using COFs containing nitrogen and π-bonds. Different building blocks (BBs) and linkers (LINKs/LINK1 & LINK2) were investigated by means of density functional theory (DFT) calculations with B3LYP and 3-21G basis sets to calculate the binding energies of gases @COF systems. Electrostatic potential maps (ESPM), Mulliken charges and non-covalent interaction (NCI) are used to understand the type of interactions between gas and COFs fragments. O3 was found to bind strongly with COF system in comparison with NO which could make COF a useful selective material for mixed gases environment for sensing and removal application.

An imine-linked covalent organic framework as the host material for sulfur loading in lithium–sulfur batteries

Lithium–sulfur(Li–S) batteries have high theoretical specific capacity, providing new opportunities for the next generation of secondary battery. Covalent organic framework(COF) as a new porous crystalline material has been used as the host material in Li–S battery to improve the cell's cycling stability. In this paper, an imine-linked TAPB-PDA-COF was applied as the host material for sulfur loading(60%) in Li–S battery. The TAPB-PDA-COF has a beehive-like morphology with high thermal stability(up to 500 ℃).In the electrochemical experiment, the performance of the composite cathode with acetylene black(AB) and super-P(S-P) as the conductive additives was studied individually. The initial discharge capacity under 0.2 A/g current density was 991 mAh/g and 1357 mAh/g for TAPB-PDA-COF/S@A-B and TAPB-PDACOF/S@S-P, respectively. The better result of S-P based cathode than A-B could be due to the better conductivity of the S-P, as proved by the EIS results. When further increased the current density to 2 A/g,the S-P based composite cathode can still deliver a comparable initial discharge capacity of 630 and 274 mAh/g capacity remained after 940 cycles. This results will inspire researchers develop more suitable conductive additives together with the host materials for high performance Li–S battery.

Reducing dielectric confinement effect in ionic covalent organic nanosheets to promote the visible-light-driven hydrogen evolution

Ultra-thin two-dimensional(2D)organic semiconductors are promising candidates for photocatalysts because of the short charge diffusion pathway and favorable exposure of active sites plus the versatile architecture.Nonetheless,the inherent dielectric confinement of 2D materials will induce a strong exciton effect hampering the charge separation.Herein,we demonstrated an effective way to reduce the dielectric confinement effect of 2D ionic covalent organic nanosheets(iCONs)by tailoring the functional group via molecular engineering.Three ultra-thin CONs with different functional groups and the same ionic moieties were synthesized through Schiff base condensation between ionic amino monomer triaminoguanidinium chloride(TG)and aldehyde linkers.The integration of the hydroxyl group was found to significantly increase the dielectric constant by enhancing the polarizability of ionic moieties,and thus reduced the dielectric confinement and the corresponding exciton binding energy(E_(b)).The champion hydroxyl-functional iCON exhibited promoted exciton dissociation and in turn a high photocatalytic hydrogen production rate under visible-light irradiation.This work provided insights into the rationalization of the dielectric confinement effect of low-dimensional photocatalysts.

Fabrication of edge-curled petals-like covalent organic frameworks and their properties for extracting indole alkaloids from complex biological samples

In this study,a functionalized covalent-organic framework(COF)was first synthesized using porphyrin as the fabrication unit and showed an edge-curled,petal-like and well-ordered structure.The synthesized COF was then introduced to prepare porous organic polymer monolithic materials(POPMs).Two composite POPM/COF monolithic materials with rod shapes,referred to as sorbent A and sorbent B,were prepared in stainless steel tubes using different monomers.Sorbents A and B exhibited relatively uniform porous structures and enhanced specific surface areas of 153.14 m;/g and 80.01 m;/g,respectively.The prepared composite monoliths were used as in-tube solid-phase extraction(SPE)sorbents combined with HPLC for the on-line extraction and quantitative analytical systems.Indole alkaloids(from Catharanthus roseus G.Don and Uncaria rhynchophylla(Miq.)Miq.Ex Havil.)contained in mouse plasma were extracted and quantitatively analyzed using the online system.The two composite multifunctional monoliths showed excellent clean-up ability for complex biological matrices,as well as superior selectivity for target indole alkaloids.Method validation showed that the RSD values of the repeatability(n=6)were≤3.46%,and the accuracy expressed by the spiked recoveries was in the ranges of 99.38%-100.91%and 96.39%-103.50%for vinca alkaloids and Uncaria alkaloids,respectively.Furthermore,sorbents A and B exhibited strong reusability,with RSD values≤5.32%,which were based on the peak area of the corresponding alkaloids with more than 100 injections.These results indicate that the composite POPM/COF rod-shaped monoliths are promising media as SPE sorbents for extracting trace compounds in complex biological samples.

Synthesis of covalent organic framework materials and their application in the field of sensing

Covalent organic frameworks(COFs)are an emerging type of porous crystalline polymers formed by combining strong covalent bonds with organic building blocks.Due to their large surface area,high intrinsic pore space,good crystallization properties,high stability,and designability of the resultant units,COFs are widely studied and used in the fields of gas adsorption,drug transport,energy storage,photoelectric catalysis,electrochemistry,and sensors.In recent years,the rapid development of the Internet of Things and people’s yearning for a better life have put forward higher and more requirements for sensors,which are the core components of the Internet of Things.Therefore,this paper reviews the recent progress of COFs in synthesis methods and sensing applications,especially in the last five years.This paper first introduces structure,properties,and synthesis methods of COFs and discusses advantages and disadvantages of different synthesis methods.Then,the research progress of COFs in different sensing fields,such as metal ion sensors,gas sensors,biomedical sensors,humidity sensors,and pH sensors,is introduced systematically.Conclusions and prospects are also presented in order to provide a reference for researchers concerned with COFs and sensors.

Imide-based covalent organic framework with excellent cyclability as an anode material for lithium-ion battery

Covalent organic frameworks(COFs)exhibiting reversible redox behaviors have been identified as promising candidates for constructing electrode materials in lithium-ion batteries(LIBs).However,their extensive application has been limited due to finite redox sites and poor structural stability.In this study,we design and synthesize a novel polyimide covalent organic framework(PI-COF)using the traditional solvothermal method and successfully apply it as an anode material for LIBs.The large conjugated structure of PI-COF accelerates charge transfer,while its large surface area provides more active sites,making PI-COF an attractive anode material for LIBs.Furthermore,the PI-COF anode material demonstrates high reversible specific capacity and excellent long-term cycling stability due to its COF characteristics.Specifically,the PI-COF electrodes deliver a specific capacity of 800 m Ah/g at a current density of 200 m A/g after 200 cycles,while a specific capacity of 450 m Ah/g at a current density of 1000 m A/g is sustained after 800 cycles.The outstanding lithium storage capacity,particularly the satisfactory long-term cycling stability,establishes PI-COF as a promising material for LIBs.

Universal synthesis of metallophthalocyanine covalent organic frameworks as ultra-sensitive multifaceted electrochemical sensor

The universal synthesis of highly stable covalent organic frameworks(COFs)for ultra-sensitive and multi-component electrochemical detection in different scenarios remains a great challenge.Herein,a series of metallophthalocyanine-based twodimensional(2D)dioxin(DXI)-linked metalophthalocyanine(MPc)-n DXI-COFs(M=Ni,Zn;n=1,2)are afforded in high yield(80%-96%)by a facile trace-quinoline assisted one-pot condensation of tetracarbonitrile precursors.Powder X-ray diffraction and electron microscopy investigations disclose their lamellar texture 2D network with AA stacking mode.Experiments and calculation results elucidate that the 2DXI-linked MPc-2DXI-COFs provide the stronger built-in electronic field and more electrostatic/hydrogen bonding adsorption sites than DXI-linked MPc-DXI-COFs,and the lower electrode reaction Gibbs free energy and stronger adsorption of analytes at Ni Pc than Zn Pc unit,which grants Ni Pc-2DXI-COF excellent sensing properties for various analytes including neurotransmitters,organic pollutants,and heavy metal ions,with high sensitivity and low detection limit of 0.53 to 25.66 nM.Especially in binary and ternary systems and even in real-world conditions,simultaneous multi-component detection could be achieved.

Constructing energetic covalent organic frameworks with high stability and low sensitivity

Developing new functional explosives that display high stability,good energy performance,and low sensitivity are one of the key directions of energetic materials research.In this work,two-dimensional(2D)Schiff-based energetic covalent organic frameworks(COFs)are prepared based on triaminoguanidine salts with different anions as building blocks.Benefiting from the robust covalent bond in 2D extended polygons and strongπ-πinteractions in the eclipsed interlayers,the synthesized energetic COFs showed higher thermal stability and lower mechanical sensitivity than their precursor salts.More importantly,incorporating triaminoguanidine salts into COFs effectively increase the corrosion resistance to metal under high humidity conditions,which is due to the imine moieties in COFs functioning asπacceptors and offering strong bonding with metallic ions.This work provides a new pathway for the development of high-performance energetic materials.

Polyimide covalent organic frameworks as efficient solid-state Li^(+) electrolytes

Covalent organic frameworks(COFs) are attractive porous crystalline materials with extremely high stability, easy functionalization, and open channels, which are expected to be unique ion conductors/transporters in lithium ion batteries(LIBs). Despite recent advances, low ion conductivity and low transference number, resulting in low charging/discharging rate, low energy density, and short battery life, are the main issues that limit their direct application as solid electrolytes in LIBs. Here, we designed and synthesized a novel polyimide COF, namely, TAPA-PDI-COF, with abundant C=O groups, which has been successfully employed as high-performance solid electrolytes by doping TAPA-PDI-COF and succinonitrile(SN). Both the well-defined nanochannels of COFs and SN confined in the well-aligned channels restricted the free migration of anions, while C=O on COFs and CN groups of SN enhanced Li^(+) transport, thus achieving a high ion conductivity of 0.102 m S cm^(-1)at 80 °C and a high lithium-ion transference number of 0.855 at room temperature. According to density functional theory(DFT)calculations, Li-ion migration mainly adopted in-plane transport rather than the axial pathway, which may be due to the shorter hopping distances in the planar pathway. The results suggest an effective strategy for the design and development of all-solidstate ionic conductors for achieving high-performance LIBs.

Metal/covalent organic frameworks for aqueous rechargeable zinc-ion batteries

Lithium-ion batteries(LIBs)have become one of the most successful energy storage systems due to their high operating voltage,high energy density,and long cycle life.However,with the widespread use of LIBs in recent decades,lithium resources are at risk of being exhausted.Therefore,it is necessary to find a substitute for LIBs to meet the needs of future large-scale energy storage systems.Because of their competitiveness,low cost,and high safety,aqueous rechargeable zinc-ion batteries(ARZIBs)are regarded as promising components in the post-lithium-ion-battery era.Given the tunable composition,ordered porous channels,and controllable structure of metal-organic frameworks(MOFs)and covalent organic frameworks(COFs),these frameworks are viewed as potential materials for developing high-performance ARZIBs.In this review,we focus on the recent developments in the applications of MOF-/COF-based materials in ARZIBs,including in electrode materials,anode modifications,separators,and solid electrolytes.We then focus on the critical factors and optimization techniques of MOF-/COF-based materials that affect the performance of ARZIBs.Finally,we conclude with some projections for the expansion of ARZIBs containing MOF-/COF-based materials.

Functional decoration on a regenerable bifunctional porous covalent organic framework probe for rapid detection and adsorption of copper ions

Developing fluorescence porous probe for detecting and eliminating Cu^(2+) contamination in water or biosystem is an essential research project that has attracted considerable attention.However,improving the fluorescence detecting efficiency while enhancing the adsorption capacity of the porous probe is of great challenge.Herein,a bifunctional two-dimensional imine-based porous covalent organic framework(TTP-COF)probe was designed and synthesized from 1,3,5-tris(4-aminophenyl)benzene(TAPB)and 2,4,6-Triformylphloroglucinol(TP)ligand.TTP-COF displayed rapid detection of Cu^(2+)(limit of detection(LOD)=10 nmol·L^(−1) while achieving a high adsorption capacity of 214 mg·g^(−1)(pH=6)at room temperature with high reusability(>5 cycles).The key roles and contributions of highπ-conjugate and delocalized electrons in TABP and functional–OH groups in TP were proved.More importantly,the fluorescence quenching mechanism of TTP-COF was studied by density functional theory theoretical calculations,revealing the crucial role of intramolecular hydrogen bonds among C=N and–OH groups and the blocking of the excited state intramolecular proton transfer process in detecting process of Cu^(2+).

Covalent organic frameworks:Design,synthesis,characterization,and applications

Covalent organic frameworks(COFs)have emerged as an interesting class of crystalline porous materials with desirable properties(such as highly ordered porosity,structural versatility,high chemical and thermal stabilities,and facile surface modification)and a broad range of potential applications.This critical review is aimed at providing insight into design strategies and synthetic methodologies for COFs.Unlike previous reviews on COFs,this article also focuses on the characterization of COFs,which is important for understanding the physical and chemical properties of COFs that are essential for practical applications.Furthermore,this review highlights the applications of COFs in various fields,including catalysis,photovoltaic devices,sensors,supercapacitors,wastewater treatment,biomedicine,chromatographic and spectroscopic analyses,and gas separation and storage.Lastly,perspectives on future directions and challenges associated with COFs are provided.

Covalent organic frameworks as electrode materials for rechargeable metal-ion batteries

Covalent organic frameworks(COFs),as a class of crystalline porous polymers,featuring designable structures,tunable frameworks,well-defined channels,and tailorable functionalities,have emerged as promising organic electrode materials for rechargeable metal-ion batteries in recent years.Tremendous efforts have been devoted to improving the electrochemical performance of COFs.However,although significant achievements have been made,the electrochemical behaviors of developed COFs are far away from the desirable performance for practical batteries owing to intrinsic problems,such as poor electronic conductivity,the trade-off relationship between capacity and redox potential,and unfavorable micromorphology.In this review,the recent progress in the development of COFs for rechargeable metal-ion batteries is presented,including Li,Na,K,and Zn ion batteries.Various research strategies for improving the electrochemical performance of COFs are summarized in terms of the molecular-level design and the material-level modification.Finally,the major challenges and perspectives of COFs are also discussed in the aspect of large-scale production and electrochemical performance improvements.

Substrate orientation effect in covalent organic frameworks/2D materials heterostructure by high-resolution atomic force microscopy

Heterostructures based on covalent organic frameworks(COFs)and other two-dimensional(2D)materials attract considerable attention due to their extraordinary properties and tremendous application potential.Substrate effects play a crucial role in the integration of ultrathin COF films onto 2D materials through direct polymerization.In this study,highly ordered monolayer COFs were successfully constructed on the surfaces of highly oriented pyrolytic graphite(HOPG),hexagonal boron nitride(hBN),and molybdenum disulfide(MoS_(2)).High-resolution atomic force microscopy(HR-AFM)imaging clearly reveals the substrate orientation effect in COFs/2D materials heterostructure.Honeycomb networks formed via Schiff-base reaction and boronic acid condensation reaction can epitaxially grow in specific orientations relative to the underlying substrate lattices.This work provides direct evidence for substrate effects in the on-surface synthesis of COFs and paves the way for further investigation into the intrinsic electronic properties of monolayer COFs and the development of multifunctional hybrid devices.

共价有机框架(COFs)在锂离子电池中的应用

锂离子电池(LIBs)具技术成熟、能量密度较高、使用寿命长等优点使其在储能领域研究应用广泛,但传统商业化LIBs由于本身电极材料及电解质的限制,存在可逆比容量有限、功率密度不高、循环性能较差、生产材料成本较高、工作过程面临安全隐患等不足。本文简述了由轻质元素构成的晶态有机多孔材料共价有机框架(covalent organic frameworks,COFs),其有序的大孔道、可预先设计的结构、较大比表面积、低密度、易功能化等优势,完全具备利用于LIBs关键材料的潜力。回顾了近年来研究者们设计的各种COFs及其在LIBs的应用,包括COFs在LIBs电极材料、隔膜、电解质中的应用,得出COFs应用于LIBs具有卓越的电化学性能,最后对其在LIBs的研究方向给予预测,以期为储能和再生能源产业的发展提供一定参考。

Combining metal-organic frameworks(MOFs)and covalentorganic frameworks(COFs):Emerging opportunities for new materials and applications

In the past decades,metal-organic frameworks(MOFs)and covalent organic frameworks(COFs)basically enjoy the coordination chemistry and covalent chemistry,respectively,and such uniqueness has become the major obstacle hampering their further scope diversity and application multi-functionalization.Inspired from the principle of organic retrosynthesis,combining coordination bond and covalent bond together offers additional opportunities for constructing novel MOFs,COFs and MOF@COF hybrids as well as confer on them superior performances in versatile application fields.In this review,we firstly classify and summarize the recently reported synthesis strategies based on the integration of metal-ligand coordination and dynamic covalent bonds.Then,the application performances of as-constructed MOFs,COFs as well as MOF@COF hybrids are discussed and highlighted in the fields of adsorption,separation,catalysis,biosensing,energy storage and so on.Last,our personal insights of the remaining challenges and further prospects are also provided,in order to trigger much more inspirations and endeavors for this hot research field.

共价有机骨架在高性能锂离子电池负极材料中的应用

通过缩合聚合反应制备了两种热稳定性高、结晶性好和比表面积大的共价有机骨架(COF-1,COF-2)材料.将它们作为锂离子电池(LIBs)负极材料时,均表现出较高的可逆容量(经过150次循环后,COF-1和COF-2的充电比容量分别为484和327 mA·h/g)、出色的倍率性能(2和10 A/g电流密度下,COF-1和COF-2的可逆容量分别为296,180 mA·h/g和265,166 mA·h/g)、超大电流密度下的工作能力(5 A/g电流密度下循环2000次,COF-1和COF-2的充电比容量分别为572和332 mA·h/g)以及极端温度下的运行性能(50和‒15℃环境中循环40次后,COF-1和COF-2的充电比容量分别为2101,218 mA·h/g和1760,172 mA·h/g).两种COF均具有随着充放电的持续进行,电化学活性基团被激活的能力,COF-1和COF-2在不添加导电剂的情况下循环400次,充电比容量分别从23和16mA·h/g增长到45和31mA·h/g;通过对实验数据的分析,证明了在大电流密度以及高温环境等能使离子扩散速率加快的条件下,更有利于这种激活效应的发生.通过对比两种COF材料,发现含有三嗪环结构的COF-1的储锂性能及电化学反应动力学性质优于全部为苯环结构的COF-2,表明芳香环中的C=N可能是一种具有较高电化学活性的基团.

调控共价有机框架供-受体促进光催化水析氧

为探究电子供体-受体结构对共价有机框架(COFs)材料光催化性能的影响,以N,N'-对乙腈苯基-1,4,5,8-萘二酰亚胺(NBA)为基础构筑单体,分别与供电子的三(4-甲酰基)苯胺(N-CHO)、吸电子的1,3,5-三(4-甲酰苯基)三嗪(TFPT)脱水缩合,构筑了由C=C连接的NN-COF和NT-COF。采用XRD、FTIR、^(13)CNMR、XPS、SEM、TEM、EDS和紫外光电子能谱(UPS)表征了两种COFs材料的结构、形貌和光电性能,并测试其光催化水分子氧化反应(OER)性能。结果表明,与NN-COF相比,NT-COF中三嗪单元的吸电子能力和高度平面性使其具有更紧密的层间π-π堆积、更宽的可见光吸收范围和更强的光生载流子产生能力;Co(NO_(3))_(2)·6H_(2)O作为助催化剂添加后,NN-COF和NT-COF在连续6 h内平均析氧速率分别为303.73和449.53μmol/(g·h);NT-COF中相对缺电子的萘酰亚胺单元更有利于光生空穴在其杂原子上的积累,从而更高效地催化水分子OER的进行。

共价有机骨架化合物(COFs)储氢材料研究进展

简要介绍了二维和三维COFs的结构,重点介绍了COFs作为储氢材料的研究现状和提高其储氢性能的改性方法,并对COFs在储氢方面存在的不足和未来的研究方向作出了总结与展望。

新型功能材料在藻毒素萃取中的应用进展

藻毒素为有害藻类所产生的次级代谢产物,具有毒性强、种类多和生物蓄积性等特点,对人类健康、水产养殖业以及水生生态系统都会造成严重的威胁,已成为当前全球范围的研究热点。由于藻毒素在样品中的含量很低、样品基质复杂等因素,在仪器分析前进行有效的样品前处理不可或缺。高效的样品前处理技术不但能够减小或去除样品基质对分析的干扰,而且可以实现目标物的富集,增加分析方法的灵敏度与准确性。近年来,固相萃取(SPE)、固相微萃取(SPME)、磁性固相萃取(MSPE)、分散固相萃取(DSPE)、吸管尖端固相萃取(PT-SPE)等样品前处理技术已在藻毒素分离分析领域广受关注。这些前处理技术性能的好坏主要取决于萃取材料的特性。由于藻毒素的理化特性各不相同,在分子尺寸、亲疏水性、电荷等性质上差异较大,合理设计并制备适合藻毒素萃取的材料十分必要。最佳的萃取材料必须实现对藻毒素的可逆吸附,并且最好具有多孔结构和高的比表面积,从而能够提供高的回收率和与藻毒素良好的界面接触。此外,萃取材料还应该在样品溶液、洗脱溶剂、工作pH范围内具有良好的化学稳定性,否则萃取材料可能会溶解或丢失其官能团。本文综述了近十几年来国内外关于藻毒素分析检测研究的主要代表性文献,对新型功能材料在藻毒素萃取过程中的应用进行了梳理归纳,并对其发展前景予以展望。