Citation: Ben Yang, Shukun Shen, Pujun Jin, Yujia Luo, Jianyong Hu. Covalent organic frameworks: emerging organic porous materials[J]. University Chemistry, ;2026, 41(4): 264-274. doi: 10.12461/PKU.DXHX202502128 shu

Covalent organic frameworks: emerging organic porous materials

Ben Yang ^1,2,, ,
Shukun Shen ¹ ,
Pujun Jin ¹ ,
Yujia Luo ¹ ,
Jianyong Hu ^1,2,,

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School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an 710119, Shaanxi Province, China;
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Key Laboratory of Applied Surface and Colloid Chemistry, Ministry of Education, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an 710119, Shaanxi Province, China

Corresponding author: Ben Yang, Jianyong Hu,
Received Date: 26 February 2025
Accepted Date: 8 April 2025

Covalent organic frameworks (COFs) represent a novel class of crystalline porous polymers formed through covalent bonding between organic building blocks. Characterized by well-defined pore structures, tunable functionalities, and remarkable stability, COFs demonstrate significant potential for applications in gas adsorption/separation, catalysis, energy storage, and biomedical fields. This review provides a concise overview of COFs, including their fundamental concepts, classification schemes, synthetic methodologies, historical development, and emerging applications. The article concludes with perspectives on both the opportunities and challenges in the future advancement of COF materials.
- Covalent organic frameworks,
- Porous materials,
- Crystalline organic materials,
- Chemical synthesis,
- Applications
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