Self-templated synthesis of uniform hollow spheres based on highly conjugated three-dimensional covalent organic frameworks.

ABSTRACT: Covalent organic frameworks (COFs) have served as a family of porous crystalline molecules for various promising applications. However, controllable synthesis of COFs with uniform morphology is paramount yet still remains quite challenging. Herein, we report self-templated synthesis of uniform and unique hollow spheres based on highly conjugated three-dimensional (3D) COFs with diameters of 500-700 nm. A detailed time-dependent study reveals the continuous transformation from initial nano sphere-like particles into uniform hollow spherical structures with Ostwald ripening mechanism. Particularly, the resulting 3D COF (3D-Sp-COF) is prone to transport ions more efficiently and the lithium-ion transference number (t⁺) of 3D-Sp-COF reaches 0.7, which even overwhelms most typical PE

SUBMITTER: Liu YY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7642269 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature