Covalent Organic Frameworks (COFs) as Multi-Target Multifunctional Frameworks

Covalent organic frameworks (COFs), synthesized from organic monomers, are porous crystalline polymers. Monomers get attached through strong covalent bonds to form 2D and 3D structures. The adjustable pore size, high stability (chemical and thermal), and metal-free nature of COFs make their applicat...

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Published in:Polymers 2023-01, Vol.15 (2), p.267
Main Authors: Bukhari, Syed Nasir Abbas, Ahmed, Naveed, Amjad, Muhammad Wahab, Hussain, Muhammad Ajaz, Elsherif, Mervat A, Ejaz, Hasan, Alotaibi, Nasser H
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acids
Alternative energy
Antiinfectives and antibacterials
Biomedical materials
Bonding strength
Boron
Chemical bonds
Chemical synthesis
Chemistry
Covalence
Covalent bonds
Crystallization
Energy resources
Heat resistance
Metal oxides
Monomers
Pore size
Porous materials
Review
Wound healing
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Summary:Covalent organic frameworks (COFs), synthesized from organic monomers, are porous crystalline polymers. Monomers get attached through strong covalent bonds to form 2D and 3D structures. The adjustable pore size, high stability (chemical and thermal), and metal-free nature of COFs make their applications wider. This review article briefly elaborates the synthesis, types, and applications (catalysis, environmental Remediation, sensors) of COFs. Furthermore, the applications of COFs as biomaterials are comprehensively discussed. There are several reported COFs having good results in anti-cancer and anti-bacterial treatments. At the end, some newly reported COFs having anti-viral and wound healing properties are also discussed.
ISSN:2073-4360
2073-4360
DOI:10.3390/polym15020267