Rapid, Low Temperature Formation of Imine-Linked Covalent Organic Frameworks Catalyzed by Metal Triflates

Michio Matsumoto, Raghunath R. Dasari, Woojung Ji, Cameron H. Feriante, Timothy C. Parker, Seth R. Marder*, William R. Dichtel

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Abstract

Imine-linked two-dimensional covalent organic frameworks (2D COFs) are crystalline polymer networks with enhanced stability compared to boronate ester-linked systems and with broad monomer scope. They are traditionally prepared by condensing polyfunctional aldehydes and amines at elevated temperature in a mixture of organic solvents and aqueous CH 3 CO 2 H, which catalyzes imine formation and exchange. Here we employ metal triflates, which are water-tolerant Lewis acids, to accelerate 2D imine-linked COF synthesis and improve their materials quality. Low catalyst loadings provide crystalline polymer networks in nearly quantitative yields. These conditions are demonstrated for several COFs, including heteroatom-containing systems of interest for optoelectronic applications.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)4999-5002
Number of pages4
JournalJournal of the American Chemical Society
Volume139
Issue number14
DOIs
StatePublished - Apr 12 2017

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Catalysis
  • Chemistry(all)
  • Biochemistry
  • Colloid and Surface Chemistry

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