Next-generation fuel cell technologies empowered by covalent organic frameworks-based materials: A review on emerging potential of COFs for functional membranes and catalytic advancements

Key Points

• Next-generation fuel cells benefit from advancements in covalent organic frameworks, enhancing overall performance.
• Covalent organic frameworks can significantly improve functional membranes and catalytic efficiency in fuel cell technology.
• Observational analysis of emerging materials shows promising results in catalytic advancements and membrane functionality.
• Highlights importance of further exploration into covalent organic frameworks, as current findings suggest transformative potential.