Covalent Triazine‐based Frameworks—Tailor‐made Catalysts and Catalyst Supports for Molecular and Nanoparticulate Species

Jens Artz

Index: 10.1002/cctc.201701820

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Abstract

The quest for active, selective and stable catalysts for various applications has led researchers worldwide to investigate several combinations of molecular and solid catalyst systems. Solid molecular catalysts are considered to combine selectivity and reactivity of the molecular species with facile handling and good stability of the heterogeneous counterpart. Among other nanoporous polymers, covalent triazine‐based frameworks (CTFs) exhibit great potential as supports for both molecular as well as nanoparticulate species. Their high chemical and thermal stability in combination with tunable functionality to imbed active sites make them promising candidates to bridge the gap between homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis. This Minireview seeks to outline the most recent developments in order to amplify research efforts within this fascinating and fast emerging field of material design and application. Emphasis is placed on the most recent advances in the following fields: Synthesis approaches and characteristics of CTFs, solid molecular catalysts and metal nanoparticles supported on CTFs as well as current challenges.