A self-standing three-dimensional covalent organic framework film

Yizhou Yang, Yanyan Chen, Fernando Izquierdo-Ruiz, Clara Schäfer, Martin Rahm and Karl Börjesson ()
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Yizhou Yang: University of Gothenburg
Yanyan Chen: Chalmers University of Technology
Fernando Izquierdo-Ruiz: Chalmers University of Technology
Clara Schäfer: University of Gothenburg
Martin Rahm: Chalmers University of Technology
Karl Börjesson: University of Gothenburg

Nature Communications, 2023, vol. 14, issue 1, 1-9

Abstract: Abstract Covalent crystals such as diamonds are a class of fascinating materials that are challenging to fabricate in the form of thin films. This is because spatial kinetic control of bond formation is required to create covalently bonded crystal films. Directional crystal growth is commonly achieved by chemical vapor deposition, an approach that is hampered by technical complexity and associated high cost. Here we report on a liquid-liquid interfacial approach based on physical-organic considerations to synthesize an ultrathin covalent crystal film. By distributing reactants into separate phases using hydrophobicity, the chemical reaction is confined to an interface that orients the crystal growth. A molecular-smooth interface combined with in-plane isotropic conditions enables the synthesis of films on a centimeter size scale with a uniform thickness of 13 nm. The film exhibits considerable mechanical robustness enabling a free-standing length of 37 µm, as well as a clearly anisotropic chemical structure and crystal lattice alignment.

Date: 2023
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