A robust double-network polymer evaporator for enhanced solar-driven water purification
We developed a robust double-network cross-linked polymer foam (DN-CPF) integrating rigid sp2C-CPPs and flexible chains, achieving 1.53 kg m−2 h−1 evaporation rate with excellent stability in high-salinity and harsh chemical environments.
Communication
An ionic ultramicroporous polymer with engineered nanopores enables enhanced acetylene/carbon dioxide separation
Ionic ultramicroporous polymers are compositionally fine-tuned. Extending the cationic arm in a new variant is found to double the acetylene over CO2 adsorption selectivity, underpinned by detailed computational studies on the binding sites.
A multi-stage COF membrane column system for enhanced Yb/Lu separation
This study presents a novel multi-stage membrane column separation system that synergistically integrates membrane and column separation technologies, resulting in enhanced separation efficiency for Yb3+/Lu3+.
Solvent-etching-induced in situ crystal structure transformation in hydrogen-bonded organic frameworks
A rare in situ crystal structure transformation by solvent etching occurred in hydrogen-bonded organic frameworks.
Edge-hosted Fe single-atomic sites fabricated by a Bi-assisted pyrolysis strategy for electroreduction of CO2
Rich edge-type Fe single-atom sites were fabricated by a Bi-assisted pyrolysis method, exhibiting high performance in electrochemical CO2 reduction reaction.
Continuous photocatalytic C–C coupling achieved using palladium anchored to a covalent organic framework
For the first time, we reported a single-atom palladium photocatalyst, Pd-Ace-COF, for continuous C–C coupling reaction.
Communication
Solvent-mediated subcomponent self-assembly of covalent metallacycles for hierarchical porous materials synthesis
A solvent-mediated subcomponent self-assembly strategy was developed for synthesizing covalent metallacycles with different shapes.
MOF confinement enables selective synthesis of novel oxazoles from indole and formaldehyde
The high reactivity of indole and formaldehyde has been successfully controlled through the confinement effect of MOF, enabling the highly selective synthesis of novel oxazole compounds via a specific reaction pathway.
About this collection
The development of various innovative functional materials has improved many facets of our everyday lives by driving scientific research and technological progress. Amongst myriad of materials, recent advancements on various functional porous materials emphasize precision engineering of pore structures, enabling tunable properties for specific applications in energy storage, environmental remediation, catalysis, and biomedical systems. The integration of cutting-edge techniques, such as machine learning for material discovery and additive manufacturing for customizable architectures, is revolutionizing the field.
Guest Edited by Jing Li (Rutgers University, USA), Ilich A. Ibarra (UNAM, Mexico) and Sujit K. Ghosh (IISER Pune, India), this collection highlights the convergence of fundamental research and practical innovation, focusing on sustainable solutions, which position advanced functional porous materials as pivotal contributors to a sustainable and technologically advanced future.
Additionally, advanced porous materials including metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), metal-organic polyhedra (MOPs), covalent organic frameworks (COFs), porous organic polymers (POPs), and hybrid nanocomposites are gaining prominence due to their multifunctional capabilities and sustainability potential. Hope you enjoy reading this collection that highlights the latest progress in the field of Advanced Functional Porous Materials.