Conjugated microporous polymers applications

In this book we have emphasized the importance of the stmcture-fonction relationship in the design of the synthetic strategy. The employed synthetic route paves the way for the formation of the targeted framework having desired properties owing to its individual components. These obtained attributes, such as high surface area, conjugation of Jt electrons, presence of catalytically active moieties etc., can be exploited in various fields of gas sorption, optoelectronics and catalysis. Based on the same correlation between structure and properties, we will justify how PAFs are comparable or better in some cases than other microporous polymer frameworks. A comparison of different porous polymers with respect to their structural framework, pore size, surface area and major applications has been tabulated (Table 1.1). 

There are other potential applications of CMPs. Owing to the massive surface area of CMPs, they can be fused with other types of conjugated polymers, which otherwise are not able to form a composite network. The pores of CMPs can be used for doping with various functional materials, e.g., TiOj or quantum dots, which could be utilized in applications of photo-voltaics and photocatalysis. A brand new microporous network can be obtained when the CMP network is deposed out. ... 

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