Published December 21, 2023 | Version v1
Journal article Open

3D Printing of Covalent Organic Frameworks: AMicrofluidic-Based System to Manufacture Binder-FreeMacroscopic Monoliths

Creators

Description

Covalent organic frameworks (COFs) have witnessed outstanding developments in the past 15 years, particularly in optimizing their pore structures, linkages, and variety of monomers used in their synthesis. Yet, a significant challenge remains unaddressed: the processability of COFs into macroscopic architectures with arbitrary shapes, as they are typically obtained as unprocessable powders. This study presents a novel strategy to address this issue by developing a 3D printable ink comprising a colloidal water suspension of COF nanoparticles. A microfluidic device is engineered that provides precise control over the gelation process of the COF-based ink, allowing for a layer-by-layer fabrication. As a result, the direct production of large-scale binder-free COF architectures from digital designs is achieved at room temperature and atmospheric pressure while eliminating the use of toxic organic solvents.

Files

Adv Funct Materials - 2023 - Royuela - 3D Printing of Covalent Organic Frameworks A Microfluidic‐Based System to.pdf

Files (5.1 MB)

Additional details

Identifiers

ISSN
1616-301X

Funding

European Commission
EVA – Magnetoelectric 3D printing technology - the revolution of actuatable composites 101047081

Dates

Submitted
2023-11-22