An ionic vinylene-linked three-dimensional covalent organic framework for selective and efficient trapping of ReO<sub>4</sub><sup>-</sup> or <sup>99</sup>TcO<sub>4</sub><sup></sup>.

Zhang, Cheng-Rong; Cui, Wei-Rong; Yi, Shun-Mo; Niu, Cheng-Peng; Liang, Ru-Ping; Qi, Jia-Xin; Chen, Xiao-Juan; Jiang, Wei et al. · Nat Commun · 2022

basic_science · Level V

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Abstract

The synthesis of ionic olefin linked three-dimensional covalent organic frameworks (3D COFs) is greatly challenging given the hardness of the formation of stable carbon-carbon double bonds (-C = C-). Herein, we report a general strategy for designing porous positively charged sp<sup>2</sup> carbon-linked 3D COFs through the Aldol condensation promoted by quaternization. The obtained 3D COFs, namely TFPM-PZI and TAPM-PZI, showed impressive chemical stability. Furthermore, the positively charged frameworks with regular porosity endow 3D ionic COFs with selective capture radioactive ReO<sub>4</sub><sup>-</sup>/TcO<sub>4</sub><sup>-</sup> and great removal efficiency in simulated Hanford waste. This research not only broadens the category of 3D COFs but also promotes the application of COFs as efficient functional materials.

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