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Catalyst‐ and Solvent‐Free Synthesis of a Chemically Stable Aza‐Bridged Bis(phenanthroline) Macrocycle‐Linked Covalent Organic Framework
Author(s) -
Jiang Yi,
Jung Hyeonjung,
Joo Se Hun,
Sun Qi Kun,
Li Changqing,
Noh HyukJun,
Oh Inseon,
Kim Yu Jin,
Kwak Sang Kyu,
Yoo JungWoo,
Baek JongBeom
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
angewandte chemie
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1521-3757
pISSN - 0044-8249
DOI - 10.1002/ange.202106389
Subject(s) - covalent bond , stacking , catalysis , covalent organic framework , monomer , electrochemistry , chemistry , materials science , chemical engineering , nanotechnology , polymer chemistry , polymer , organic chemistry , electrode , engineering
Developing new linkage‐based covalent organic frameworks (COFs) is one of the major topics in reticular chemistry. Electrically conductive COFs have enabled applications in energy storage and electrochemical catalysis, which are not feasible using insulating COFs. Despite significant advances, the construction of chemically stable conductive COFs by the formation of new linkages remains relatively unexplored and challenging. Here we report the solvent‐ and catalyst‐free synthesis of a two‐dimensional aza‐bridged bis(phenanthroline) macrocycle‐linked COF (ABBPM‐COF) from the thermally induced poly‐condensation of a tri‐topic monomer and ammonia gas. The ABBPM‐COF structure was elucidated using multiple techniques, including X‐ray diffraction analysis combined with structural simulation, revealing its crystalline nature with an ABC stacking mode. Further experiments demonstrated its excellent chemical stability in acid/base solutions. Electrical‐conductivity measurements showed that the insulating ABBPM‐COF becomes a semiconducting material after exposure to iodine vapor.