Covalent organic frameworks (COFs) are structurally precise, crystalline materials that have attracted significant attention due to their potential applications in efficient gas adsorption (H2, N2, CO2, NH3), in catalysis, and importantly, in optoelectronic devices.A two-dimensional cobalt based phthalocyanine covalent organic framework (CoPc-BPDA COF) has been solvothermally synthesized, which exhibits high thermal stability (350?C), high porosity (SBET = 1087m2/g). The phthalocyanine core provides coordination sites for various metal ions which could potentially enhance the interaction with hydrogen for favorable hydrogen. These characteristics would make them promising candidates for gas storage.

Hydrogen and methane storage in a phthalocyanine 2D covalent organic framework

246th National Meeting (2013)

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