Stabilisation of amorphous coordination polymer nanoparticles in a covalent organic framework

Abstract

We present an approach to preparing amorphous coordination polymer nanoparticles ranging in size from 5 to 20 nm by embedding them in a COF matrix. Electron microscopy, X-ray absorption spectroscopy, and total scattering analysis confirm the structure of the amorphous coordination polymer. The high distribution of the nanoparticles facilitates high porosity and tunable emission in the hybrids.