Issue 4, 2024

Recent advances in two-dimensional polymers: synthesis, assembly and energy-related applications

Abstract

Two-dimensional polymers (2DPs) are a class of 2D crystalline polymer materials with definite structures, which have outstanding physical–chemical and electronic properties. They cleverly link organic building units through strong covalent bonds and can construct functional 2DPs through reasonable design and selection of different monomer units to meet various application requirements. As promising energy materials, 2DPs have developed rapidly in recent years. This review first introduces the basic overview of 2DPs, such as their historical development, inherent 2D characteristics and diversified topological advantages, followed by the summary of the typical 2DP synthesis methods recently (including “top-down” and “bottom-up” methods). The latest research progress in assembly and processing of 2DPs and the energy-related applications in energy storage and conversion are also discussed. Finally, we summarize and prospect the current research status, existing challenges, and future research directions of 2DPs.

Graphical abstract: Recent advances in two-dimensional polymers: synthesis, assembly and energy-related applications

Article information

Article type
Review Article
Submitted
05 Okt 2023
First published
09 Jan 2024

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024,53, 1823-1869

Recent advances in two-dimensional polymers: synthesis, assembly and energy-related applications

Y. Ren and Y. Xu, Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, 53, 1823 DOI: 10.1039/D3CS00782K

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