Photoresponsive Conjugated Microporous Polymer Films Fabricated by Electrochemical Deposition for Controlled Release

Modification of Azobenzenes by Cross-Coupling Reactions

Azobenzenes are among the most extensively used molecular switches for many different applications. The need to tailor them to the required task often requires further functionalization. Cross-coupling reactions are ideally suited for late-stage modifications. This review provides an overview of recent developments in the modification of azobenzene and its derivatives by cross-coupling reactions.

1 Introduction

2 Azobenzenes as Formally Electrophilic Components

2.1 Palladium Catalysis

2.2 Nickel Catalysis

2.3 Copper Catalysis

2.4 Cobalt Catalysis

3 Azobenzenes as Formally Nucleophilic Components

3.1 Palladium Catalysis

3.2 Copper Catalysis

3.3 C–H Activation Reactions

4 Azobenzenes as Ligands in Catalysts

5 Diazocines

5.1 Synthesis

5.2 Cross-Coupling Reactions

6 Conclusion

Two-dimensional conjugated microporous polymer films: fabrication strategies and potential applications

This review describes the latest advances in the preparation and application of two-dimensional conjugated microporous polymers, as well as the future research directions of this field.

Photochromic Conjugated Microporous Polymer Manifesting Bio-Inspired pcFRET and Logic Gate Functioning

Design and synthesis of solid-state photochromic materials remain a challenge because of high structural constrain. However, this can be mitigated in attaining structural flexibility by introducing permanent porosity into the system. Here, we report for the first time the design and synthesis of a photochromic conjugated microporous polymer (pcCMP) by assembling photochromic dithienylethene aldehyde and benzene-1,3,5-tricarbohydrazide. The yellow photo-isomer pcCMP-O gets converted to a deep-green photo-isomer pcCMP-C by UV-light irradiation, which can be reverted to pcCMP-O by visible light or thermal treatment. Owing to the thermo-irreversible nature, the pcCMP is found to be suitable for designing an INH functioning logic gate. pcCMP-C shows highly enhanced conductivity (92 times) because of enhanced conjugation compared to pcCMP-O. Furthermore, we demonstrate the bio-inspired photo-switchable pcFRET process by encapsulation of a red-emissive green fluorescent protein (gfp) chromophore analogue into the pcCMP. This material shows high processibility and has been exploited further for secret writing.

Conjugated porous polymers: incredibly versatile materials with far-reaching applications

This review discusses conjugated porous polymers and focuses on relating design principles and synthetic methods to key properties and applications such as (photo)catalysis, gas storage, chemical sensing, energy storage and environmental remediation.

Creation and bioapplications of porous organic polymer materials

Emerging porous organic polymers can serve as promising platforms for bio-related applications.