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Synthesis methods of organic two‐dimensional materials
Author(s) -
Zhang Na,
Wang Taisheng
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
journal of polymer science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2642-4169
pISSN - 2642-4150
DOI - 10.1002/pol.20200584
Subject(s) - flexibility (engineering) , nanotechnology , polymer , supramolecular chemistry , materials science , organic synthesis , characterization (materials science) , adaptability , polymerization , macromolecule , chemistry , organic chemistry , molecule , mathematics , ecology , biochemistry , statistics , composite material , biology , catalysis
Among various two‐dimensional (2D) materials, organic 2D polymers have attracted much attention, owing to their specific properties, such as lightweight, good flexibility, adjustable structure, and high adaptability. In recent years, more and more scientists have devoted to the research on their structural design, synthesis, characterization, and potential properties. However, in contrast to traditional one‐dimensional (1D) and three‐dimensional (3D) network macromolecules, the synthesis of 2D structures presents a challenge to polymer chemists, because polymerization usually takes place in a spatially random manner in solution‐phase synthesis. In this review, we will focus on the synthesis methods of organic 2D materials, which have played a pivotal role since the beginning of the development of this field. We will highlight the representative examples according to the different types of polymers, including supramolecular organic 2D layers and covalent organic 2D polymers, and identify possible future research directions.