Synthesis and Properties of Polymeric Frameworks

Dear Colleagues,

The emergence of synthetic polymers has driven the development of human society forward in all dimensions. The chemistry of polymers is perhaps the most diverse and inclusive among the chemical sciences. By tuning either their molecular or geometric structures, the properties of polymers can be finely altered, and this can be used to achieve desirable properties at the mesoscale. One example is the polymeric framework—a class of materials that have ordered polymer chains which are well-aligned in 3D space, forming open voids within the matrix. Over the past several decades, great strides have been made in the synthesis and application of polymeric frameworks, including metal−organic and covalent organic frameworks, conjugated microporous polymers, etc., which have been considered potentially superior candidates for various applications including gas adsorption and separation, catalysis, energy storage and conversion, optoelectronics, mass transport, sensing, etc.

This Special Issue of Polymers invites contributions on all aspects of polymeric frameworks, such as the design and synthesis of novel polymeric frameworks, the fundamental investigation of their properties, and high-performance applications. We welcome the submission of high-quality original experimental or theoretical works or review articles on the development of polymeric frameworks. We hope that this collection will include some fantastic examples related to the synthesis and properties of polymeric frameworks, which may provide comprehensive yet clear guidance for researchers on functional exploration.

Dr. Shunqi Xu
Dr. Shuai Bi
Dr. Rongran Liang
Dr. Dominik L. Pastoetter
Guest Editors

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