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Vatanpour V, Tuncay G, Teber OO, Paziresh S, Tavajohi N, Koyuncu İ. Introducing the SNW-1 Covalent Organic Framework to the Polyamide Layer of the TFC-RO Membrane with Enhanced Permeability and Desalination Performance. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:65194-65210. [PMID: 39539192 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c14923] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2024]
Abstract
This study investigates the synthesis and characterization of Schiff base network-1 (SNW-1) covalent organic framework (COF) nanomaterials and their application in the fabrication of thin-film nanocomposite (TFN) membranes. The embedding of SNW-1 COF in reverse osmosis (RO) membranes with a polysulfone (PSf) substrate was done using the interfacial polymerization method. The result of the study demonstrated that the porous and hydrophilic structure of the COF increased the hydrophilic properties of the produced RO membranes. When the COF was embedded with a concentration of 0.02 wt %, the hydrophilicity of the RO membrane was higher than that of the other membranes, with a contact angle value of 45.2°. Pure water flux, saline solution flux, and humic acid (HA)/sodium chloride (NaCl) foulant solution flux were measured to determine the membrane performance, and it was found that as the COF ratio increased, the fluxes increased up to a certain concentration rate. The RO membrane with a SNW-1 concentration of 0.005 wt % had the highest values of pure water flux and saline solution flux with high salt rejection (34.2 and 32.2 LMH, 97.1%, respectively) and was the most resistant membrane against fouling. This study presents the potential of the SNW-1 COF with precise design capabilities and controlled unique properties as an additive for desalination applications.
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Affiliation(s)
- Vahid Vatanpour
- Department of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, Kharazmi University, Tehran 15719-14911, Iran
- Environmental Engineering Department, Istanbul Technical University, Maslak 34469, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Environmental Engineering Department, Istanbul Technical University, Maslak 34469, Istanbul, Turkey
- National Research Center on Membrane Technologies, Istanbul Technical University, Maslak 34469, Istanbul, Turkey
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- National Research Center on Membrane Technologies, Istanbul Technical University, Maslak 34469, Istanbul, Turkey
- Nano Science and Nano Engineering Department, Istanbul Technical University, Maslak 34469, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, Kharazmi University, Tehran 15719-14911, Iran
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- Department of Chemistry, Umeå University, Umeå 90187, Sweden
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- Environmental Engineering Department, Istanbul Technical University, Maslak 34469, Istanbul, Turkey
- National Research Center on Membrane Technologies, Istanbul Technical University, Maslak 34469, Istanbul, Turkey
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Asif M, Kim S, Nguyen TS, Mahmood J, Yavuz CT. Covalent Organic Framework Membranes and Water Treatment. J Am Chem Soc 2024; 146:3567-3584. [PMID: 38300989 PMCID: PMC10870710 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.3c10832] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2023] [Revised: 01/08/2024] [Accepted: 01/09/2024] [Indexed: 02/03/2024]
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Covalent organic frameworks (COFs) are an emerging class of highly porous crystalline organic polymers comprised entirely of organic linkers connected by strong covalent bonds. Due to their excellent physicochemical properties (e.g., ordered structure, porosity, and stability), COFs are considered ideal materials for developing state-of-the-art separation membranes. In fact, significant advances have been made in the last six years regarding the fabrication and functionalization of COF membranes. In particular, COFs have been utilized to obtain thin-film, composite, and mixed matrix membranes that could achieve effective rejection (mostly above 80%) of organic dyes and model organic foulants (e.g., humic acid). COF-based membranes, especially those prepared by embedding into polyamide thin-films, obtained adequate rejection of salts in desalination applications. However, the claims of ordered structure and separation mechanisms remain unclear and debatable. In this perspective, we analyze critically the design and exploitation of COFs for membrane fabrication and their performance in water treatment applications. In addition, technological challenges associated with COF properties, fabrication methods, and treatment efficacy are highlighted to redirect future research efforts in realizing highly selective separation membranes for scale-up and industrial applications.
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- Muhammad
Bilal Asif
- Oxide
& Organic Nanomaterials for Energy & Environment (ONE) Laboratory,
Chemistry Program, Physical Science & Engineering (PSE), King Abdullah University of Science and Technology
(KAUST), Thuwal 23955, Saudi Arabia
- Advanced
Membranes & Porous Materials (AMPM) Center, Physical Science &
Engineering (PSE), King Abdullah University
of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal 23955, Saudi Arabia
- KAUST
Catalysis Center (KCC), Physical Science & Engineering (PSE), King Abdullah University of Science and Technology
(KAUST), Thuwal 23955, Saudi Arabia
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- Oxide
& Organic Nanomaterials for Energy & Environment (ONE) Laboratory,
Chemistry Program, Physical Science & Engineering (PSE), King Abdullah University of Science and Technology
(KAUST), Thuwal 23955, Saudi Arabia
- Advanced
Membranes & Porous Materials (AMPM) Center, Physical Science &
Engineering (PSE), King Abdullah University
of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal 23955, Saudi Arabia
- KAUST
Catalysis Center (KCC), Physical Science & Engineering (PSE), King Abdullah University of Science and Technology
(KAUST), Thuwal 23955, Saudi Arabia
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- Oxide
& Organic Nanomaterials for Energy & Environment (ONE) Laboratory,
Chemistry Program, Physical Science & Engineering (PSE), King Abdullah University of Science and Technology
(KAUST), Thuwal 23955, Saudi Arabia
- Advanced
Membranes & Porous Materials (AMPM) Center, Physical Science &
Engineering (PSE), King Abdullah University
of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal 23955, Saudi Arabia
- KAUST
Catalysis Center (KCC), Physical Science & Engineering (PSE), King Abdullah University of Science and Technology
(KAUST), Thuwal 23955, Saudi Arabia
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- Oxide
& Organic Nanomaterials for Energy & Environment (ONE) Laboratory,
Chemistry Program, Physical Science & Engineering (PSE), King Abdullah University of Science and Technology
(KAUST), Thuwal 23955, Saudi Arabia
- Advanced
Membranes & Porous Materials (AMPM) Center, Physical Science &
Engineering (PSE), King Abdullah University
of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal 23955, Saudi Arabia
- KAUST
Catalysis Center (KCC), Physical Science & Engineering (PSE), King Abdullah University of Science and Technology
(KAUST), Thuwal 23955, Saudi Arabia
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- Oxide
& Organic Nanomaterials for Energy & Environment (ONE) Laboratory,
Chemistry Program, Physical Science & Engineering (PSE), King Abdullah University of Science and Technology
(KAUST), Thuwal 23955, Saudi Arabia
- Advanced
Membranes & Porous Materials (AMPM) Center, Physical Science &
Engineering (PSE), King Abdullah University
of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal 23955, Saudi Arabia
- KAUST
Catalysis Center (KCC), Physical Science & Engineering (PSE), King Abdullah University of Science and Technology
(KAUST), Thuwal 23955, Saudi Arabia
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Elmerhi N, Kumar S, Abi Jaoude M, Shetty D. Covalent Organic Framework-derived Composite Membranes for Water Treatment. Chem Asian J 2024; 19:e202300944. [PMID: 38078624 DOI: 10.1002/asia.202300944] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2023] [Revised: 12/11/2023] [Indexed: 12/29/2023]
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Water treatment has experienced a surge in the adoption of membrane separation technology. Covalent organic frameworks (COFs), a class of metal-free and open-framework materials, have emerged as potential membrane materials owing to their interconnected periodic porosity, tunability, and chemical stability. However, the challenges associated with processing COF powders into self-standing membranes have spurred the emergence of COF composite membranes. This review article highlights the rationale behind developing COF composite membranes and their categories, including mixed matrix membranes (MMMs) and thin film composite (TFC) membranes. The common fabrication techniques of each category are presented. In addition, the influence of COF additives on the performance of the resultant composite membranes is systematically discussed, with a focus on the recent progress in applying COF composite membranes in the separation of different categories of water pollutants, including organic ions/molecules, toxic solvents, proteins, toxic heavy metals, and radionuclides.
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- Nada Elmerhi
- Department of Chemistry, Khalifa University, P.O. Box 127788, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Center for Catalysis and Separation (CeCaS), Khalifa University, P.O. Box 127788, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Chemistry, Khalifa University, P.O. Box 127788, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Chemistry, Khalifa University, P.O. Box 127788, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Center for Catalysis and Separation (CeCaS), Khalifa University, P.O. Box 127788, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Chemistry, Khalifa University, P.O. Box 127788, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Center for Catalysis and Separation (CeCaS), Khalifa University, P.O. Box 127788, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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Kadhom M. A Review on the Polyamide Thin Film Composite (TFC) Membrane Used for Desalination: Improvement Methods, Current Alternatives, and Challenges. Chem Eng Res Des 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cherd.2023.02.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Boosting the permeation of ultrafiltration membranes by covalent organic frameworks nanofillers: Nanofibers doing better than nanoparticles. J Memb Sci 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2022.120944] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Liu M, Huang H, Li S, Chen Z, Liu J, Zeng X, Zhang L. Versatilely Manipulating the Mechanical Properties of Polymer Nanocomposites by Incorporating Porous Fillers: A Molecular Dynamics Simulation Study. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2022; 38:10150-10161. [PMID: 35948115 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.2c01090] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Polymer nanocomposites (PNCs) have been attracting myriad scientific and technological attention due to their promising mechanical and functional properties. However, there remains a need for an efficient method that can further strengthen the mechanical performance of PNCs. Here, we propose a strategy to design and fabricate novel PNCs by incorporating porous fillers (PFs) such as metal-organic frameworks with ultrahigh specific surface areas and tunable nanospaces to polymer matrices via coarse-grained molecular dynamics simulations. Three important parameters─the polymer chain stiffness (k), the interaction strength between the PF center and the end functional groups of polymer chains (εcenter end), and the PF weight fraction (w)─are systematically examined. First, attributed to the penetration of polymer chains into PFs at a strong εcenter end, the dimension of polymer chains such as the radius of gyration and the end-to-end distance increases greatly as a function of k compared to the case of the neat polymer system. The penetration of polymer chains is validated by characterizing the radial distribution function between end functional groups and filler centers, as well as the visualization of the snapshots. Also, the dispersion state of PFs tends to be good because of the chain penetration. Then, the glass transition temperature ratio of PNCs to that of the neat systems exhibits a maximum in the case of k = 5ε, indicating that the strongest interlocking between polymer chains and PFs occurs at intermediate chain stiffness. The polymer chain dynamics of PNCs decreases to a plateau at k = 5ε and then becomes stable, and the relative mobility to that of the neat system as well presents the same variation trend. Furthermore, the mechanical property under uniaxial deformation is thoroughly studied, and intermediates k, εcenter end, and w can bring about the best mechanical property. This is because of the robust penetration and interaction, which is confirmed by calculating the stress of every component of PNCs with and without end functional groups and PF centers as well as the nonbonded interaction energy change between different components. Finally, the optimal condition (k = 5.36ε, εcenter end = 5.29ε, and w = 6.54%) to design the PNC with superior mechanical behavior is predicted by Gaussian process regression, an active machine learning (ML) method. Overall, incorporating PFs greatly enhances the entanglements and interactions between polymer chains and nanofillers and brings effective mechanical reinforcements with lower filler weight fractions. We anticipate that this will provide new routes to the design of mechanically reinforced PNCs.
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- Minghui Liu
- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, People's Republic of China
- Beijing Engineering Research Center of Advanced Elastomers, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, People's Republic of China
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- CETC Big Data Research Institution Co. Ltd., Guiyang 550081, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, People's Republic of China
- Beijing Engineering Research Center of Advanced Elastomers, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Automation, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, People's Republic of China
- Beijing Engineering Research Center of Advanced Elastomers, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, People's Republic of China
- Beijing Engineering Research Center of Advanced Elastomers, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, People's Republic of China
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Usman M. Recent Progress of SAPO-34 Zeolite Membranes for CO2 Separation: A Review. MEMBRANES 2022; 12:membranes12050507. [PMID: 35629833 PMCID: PMC9147644 DOI: 10.3390/membranes12050507] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2022] [Revised: 04/23/2022] [Accepted: 04/28/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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In the zeolite family, the silicoaluminophosphate (SAPO)-34 zeolite has a unique chemical structure, distinctive pore size, adsorption characteristics, as well as chemical and thermal stability, and recently, has attracted much research attention. Increasing global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions pose a serious environmental threat to humans, animals, plants, and the entire environment. This mini-review summarizes the role of SAPO-34 zeolite membranes, including mixed matrix membranes (MMMs) and pure SAPO-34 membranes in CO2 separation. Specifically, this paper summarizes significant developments in SAPO-34 membranes for CO2 removal from air and natural gas. Consideration is given to a variety of successes in SAPO-34 membranes, and future ideas are described in detail to foresee how SAPO-34 could be employed to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions. We hope that this study will serve as a detailed guide to the use of SAPO-34 membranes in industrial CO2 separation.
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- Muhammad Usman
- Interdisciplinary Research Center for Hydrogen and Energy Storage (IRC-HES), King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals (KFUPM), Dhahran 31261, Saudi Arabia
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Liang X, Tian Y, Yuan Y, Kim Y. Ionic Covalent Organic Frameworks for Energy Devices. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2021; 33:e2105647. [PMID: 34626010 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202105647] [Citation(s) in RCA: 61] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2021] [Revised: 08/28/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Covalent organic frameworks (COFs) are a class of porous crystalline materials whose facile preparation, functionality, and modularity have led to their becoming powerful platforms for the development of molecular devices in many fields of (bio)engineering, such as energy storage, environmental remediation, drug delivery, and catalysis. In particular, ionic COFs (iCOFs) are highly useful for constructing energy devices, as their ionic functional groups can transport ions efficiently, and the nonlabile and highly ordered all-covalent pore structures of their backbones provide ideal pathways for long-term ionic transport under harsh electrochemical conditions. Here, current research progress on the use of iCOFs for energy devices, specifically lithium-based batteries and fuel cells, is reviewed in terms of iCOF backbone-design strategies, synthetic approaches, properties, engineering techniques, and applications. iCOFs are categorized as anionic COFs or cationic COFs, and how each of these types of iCOFs transport lithium ions, protons, or hydroxides is illustrated. Finally, the current challenges to and future opportunities for the utilization of iCOFs in energy devices are described. This review will therefore serve as a useful reference on state-of-the-art iCOF design and application strategies focusing on energy devices.
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- Xiaoguang Liang
- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, China
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Qiu W, He Y, Li L, Liu Z, Zhong S, Yu Y. Donor-Acceptor Pairs in Covalent Organic Frameworks Promoting Electron Transfer for Metal-Free Photocatalytic Organic Synthesis. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2021; 37:11535-11543. [PMID: 34547890 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.1c01801] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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The donor-acceptor-type covalent organic frameworks (COFs) have recently gained increasing interest in photocatalysis, but the photoinduced electron-transfer regimes in the COFs are underexplored. Herein, we demonstrate a designed porphyrinic COF possessing a donor-acceptor structure together with its photocatalytic performance in aerobic coupling of primary amines. The COF could be photoexcited by the full range of visible light to generate electron-hole pairs that could be separated by donor-acceptor pairs. Electron transfer as the mechanism of the reaction from anthracene unit to porphyrin unit was revealed by natural transition orbitals analyses. The electrons migrate to the adsorbed O2 to generate reactive oxidative species. The COF displays remarkable photocatalytic activities in the coupling of amines to imines, which can be explained mainly by the sufficient charge separation and mobility, benefiting from the donor-acceptor pairs in the COF and their interactions to the reactants and intermediates.
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- Wenjing Qiu
- Key Laboratory of Eco-materials Advanced Technology, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350108, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Eco-materials Advanced Technology, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350108, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Eco-materials Advanced Technology, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350108, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Eco-materials Advanced Technology, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350108, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Eco-materials Advanced Technology, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350108, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Eco-materials Advanced Technology, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350108, P. R. China
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Wang Y, Zhao M, Zhang L, Chen Y. Covalent organic polymers are highly effective absorbers of iodine in water under ultra-high pressure. J Radioanal Nucl Chem 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s10967-021-07900-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Structural Characteristics and Environmental Applications of Covalent Organic Frameworks. ENERGIES 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/en14082267] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Covalent organic frameworks (COFs) are emerging crystalline polymeric materials with highly ordered intrinsic and uniform pores. Their synthesis involves reticular chemistry, which offers the freedom of choosing building precursors from a large bank with distinct geometries and functionalities. The pore sizes of COFs, as well as their geometry and functionalities, can be pre-designed, giving them an immense opportunity in various fields. In this mini-review, we will focus on the use of COFs in the removal of environmentally hazardous metal ions and chemicals through adsorption and separation. The review will introduce basic aspects of COFs and their advantages over other purification materials. Various fabrication strategies of COFs will be introduced in relation to the separation field. Finally, the challenges of COFs and their future perspectives in this field will be briefly outlined.
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