Analysis reveals enhanced proton conductivity and structural integrity of modified covalent organic frameworks, suggesting effective chemical strategies for COFs.
Key Points
316-AM showed the highest proton conductivity of 2.55 × 10 −2 S cm −1 at 100 °C and 98% RH, enhancing its usability in applications.
The study detailed proton conduction mechanisms through activation energy analysis and theoretical calculations of modified COFs.
Post-synthetic modification of COF-316 using carboxyl and amide groups significantly retained structural integrity and improved performance.
Utilizing imidazole as a guest molecule previously caused problems, emphasizing the advantages of the new approach.