Preparation and Applications of Covalent Organic Framework Colloids

Handan Cui; Wen Li; Shuai Gu; Juntao Tang; Guipeng Yu

doi:10.7536/PC240721

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Prog Chem ›› 2025, Vol. 37 ›› Issue (7) : 967-977. DOI: 10.7536/PC240721

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Preparation and Applications of Covalent Organic Framework Colloids

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The covalent organic framework colloid （COF Colloids） embodies not only the inherent traits of a controllable COF structure， adjustable pore size， and ordered crystalline structure， but also capitalizes on the versatility inherent in colloids for dispersion， molding， functionalization and assembly. In recent years， COF colloids have garnered substantial interest among researchers owing to their exceptional solution processability and stability. This paper delves into the formation mechanism of COF colloids， categorizing their preparation methods into two classifications： top-down and bottom-up. It also provides a comparative analysis of the advantages and limitations associated with these two synthesis strategies. Moreover， this review summarize the diverse applications of COF colloids in photocatalysis， devices， gas separation， and biomedicine， while also addressing the challenges by COF colloids and envisioning their future developmental trajectory.

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1 Introduction

2 Synthesis strategy

2.1 Top-down synthesis

2.2 Bottom-up synthesis

3 Application

3.1 Photocatalysis

3.2 Device

3.3 Adsorption and separation

3.4 Biomedical science

4 Conclusion and outlook

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covalent organic framework （COF） / colloid / preparation / photocatalysis / device / gas separation

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Handan Cui , Wen Li , Shuai Gu , et al . Preparation and Applications of Covalent Organic Framework Colloids[J]. Progress in Chemistry. 2025, 37(7): 967-977 https://doi.org/10.7536/PC240721

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