Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2017,
Volume and Issue:
139(25), P. 8693 - 8697
Published: June 9, 2017
Covalent
organic
frameworks
(COFs)
featuring
chirality,
stability,
and
function
are
of
both
fundamental
practical
interest,
but
yet
challenging
to
achieve.
Here
we
reported
the
metal-directed
synthesis
two
chiral
COFs
(CCOFs)
by
imine-condensations
enantiopure
1,2-diaminocyclohexane
with
C3-symmetric
trisalicylaldehydes
having
one
or
zero
3-tert-butyl
group.
Powder
X-ray
diffraction
modeling
studies,
together
pore
size
distribution
analysis
demonstrate
that
Zn(salen)-based
CCOFs
possess
a
two-dimensional
hexagonal
grid
network
AA
stacking.
Dramatic
enhancement
in
chemical
stability
toward
acidic
(1
M
HCl)
basic
(9
NaOH)
conditions
was
observed
for
COF
incorporated
tert-butyl
groups
on
walls
compared
nonalkylated
analog.
The
Zn(salen)
modules
allow
installing
multivariate
metals
into
postsynthetic
metal
exchange.
exchanged
maintain
high
crystallinity
porosity
can
serve
as
efficient
recyclable
heterogeneous
catalysts
asymmetric
cyanation
aldehydes,
Diels–Alder
reaction,
alkene
epoxidation,
epoxide
ring-opening,
related
sequential
reactions
up
97%
ee.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2017,
Volume and Issue:
57(18), P. 4850 - 4878
Published: Dec. 5, 2017
Porous
organic
materials
are
an
emerging
class
of
functional
nanostructures
with
unprecedented
properties.
Dynamic
covalent
assembly
small
building
blocks
under
thermodynamic
control
is
utilized
for
the
intriguingly
simple
formation
complex
molecular
architectures
in
one-pot
procedures.
In
this
Review,
we
aim
to
analyze
basic
design
principles
that
govern
either
frameworks
as
crystalline
porous
polymers
or
cage
compounds
shape-persistent
objects.
Common
synthetic
procedures
and
characterization
techniques
will
be
discussed
well
more
advanced
strategies
such
postsynthetic
modification
self-sorting.
When
appropriate,
comparisons
drawn
between
polymeric
discrete
cages
terms
their
underlying
Furthermore,
highlight
potential
these
applications
ranging
from
gas
storage
catalysis
electronics.
Chemical Reviews,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
120(21), P. 11810 - 11899
Published: Aug. 13, 2020
Atomically
dispersed
metal
catalysts
(ADCs),
as
an
emerging
class
of
heterogeneous
catalysts,
have
been
widely
investigated
during
the
past
two
decades.
The
atomic
dispersion
nature
catalytic
centers
makes
them
ideal
system
for
bridging
homogeneous
and
catalysts.
recent
rapid
development
new
synthetic
strategies
has
led
to
explosive
growth
ADCs
with
a
wide
spectrum
atoms
on
supports
different
chemical
compositions
natures.
availability
diverse
creates
powerful
materials
platform
investigating
mechanisms
complicated
catalysis
at
levels.
Considering
most
are
coordinated
by
donors
from
supports,
this
review
will
demonstrate
how
surface
coordination
chemistry
plays
important
role
in
determining
performance
ADCs.
This
start
link
between
catalysis.
After
brief
description
advantages
limitations
common
structure
characterization
methods
ADCs,
types
be
discussed.
We
mainly
illustrate
local
vicinal
species
support
systems
act
together
center
determine
activity,
selectivity,
stability
dynamic
change
highlighted.
At
end
review,
personal
perspectives
further
field
provided.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2018,
Volume and Issue:
31(4)
Published: Oct. 22, 2018
Exploring
advanced
porous
materials
is
of
critical
importance
in
the
development
science
and
technology.
Porous
polymers,
being
famous
for
their
all-organic
components,
tailored
pore
structures,
adjustable
chemical
have
attracted
an
increasing
level
research
interest
a
large
number
applications,
including
gas
adsorption/storage,
separation,
catalysis,
environmental
remediation,
energy,
optoelectronics,
health.
Recent
years
witnessed
tremendous
breakthroughs
these
fields
thanks
to
unique
structures
versatile
skeletons
polymers.
Here,
recent
milestones
diverse
applications
polymers
are
presented,
with
emphasis
on
structural
requirements
or
parameters
that
dominate
properties
functionalities.
The
Review
covers
following
applications:
i)
adsorption,
ii)
water
treatment,
iii)
iv)
heterogeneous
v)
electrochemical
energy
storage,
vi)
precursors
carbons,
vii)
other
(e.g.,
intelligent
temperature
control
textiles,
sensing,
proton
conduction,
biomedicine,
actuators).
key
each
application
discussed
in-depth
understanding
structure-property
relationships
provided.
Finally,
perspective
future
directions
challenges
this
field
presented
further
studies.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2018,
Volume and Issue:
140(3), P. 892 - 895
Published: Jan. 5, 2018
In
spite
of
their
great
promise
for
enantioselective
processes
due
to
the
rich
host-guest
chemistry,
it
remains
a
challenge
construct
covalent
organic
frameworks
(COFs)
with
chiral
three-dimensional
(3D)
structures.
Here
we
report
bottom-up
synthesis
first
example
3D
COFs
by
imine
condensation
an
enantiopure
2-fold
symmetric
TADDOL-derived
tetraaldehyde
tetrahedral
tetra(4-anilyl)methane.
After
postsynthetic
oxidation
linkages,
framework
is
transformed
into
amide-linked
COF
retention
crystallinity
and
permanent
porosity
as
well
enhanced
chemical
stability.
The
resultant
isostructural
feature
4-fold
interpenetrated
diamondoid
open
tubular
channels
decorated
dihydroxy
auxiliaries.
Both
can
be
used
stationary
phases
high
performance
liquid
chromatography
enantioseparate
racemic
alcohols,
oxidized
shows
superior
separation
compared
pristine
framework.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2017,
Volume and Issue:
139(25), P. 8693 - 8697
Published: June 9, 2017
Covalent
organic
frameworks
(COFs)
featuring
chirality,
stability,
and
function
are
of
both
fundamental
practical
interest,
but
yet
challenging
to
achieve.
Here
we
reported
the
metal-directed
synthesis
two
chiral
COFs
(CCOFs)
by
imine-condensations
enantiopure
1,2-diaminocyclohexane
with
C3-symmetric
trisalicylaldehydes
having
one
or
zero
3-tert-butyl
group.
Powder
X-ray
diffraction
modeling
studies,
together
pore
size
distribution
analysis
demonstrate
that
Zn(salen)-based
CCOFs
possess
a
two-dimensional
hexagonal
grid
network
AA
stacking.
Dramatic
enhancement
in
chemical
stability
toward
acidic
(1
M
HCl)
basic
(9
NaOH)
conditions
was
observed
for
COF
incorporated
tert-butyl
groups
on
walls
compared
nonalkylated
analog.
The
Zn(salen)
modules
allow
installing
multivariate
metals
into
postsynthetic
metal
exchange.
exchanged
maintain
high
crystallinity
porosity
can
serve
as
efficient
recyclable
heterogeneous
catalysts
asymmetric
cyanation
aldehydes,
Diels–Alder
reaction,
alkene
epoxidation,
epoxide
ring-opening,
related
sequential
reactions
up
97%
ee.