Abstract
Polymers of intrinsic microporosity (PIMs) provide high surface area materials (typically 1000 m2 g-1 apparent BET surface area) that are processable from organic solvents to give glassy films or composite coatings. Multi-functionality for sensing with these materials is achieved (i) based on the polymer backbone itself being fluorescent or chemically active or (ii) based on guest species (chromophores, nano-catalysts, nano-photo-catalysts, etc.) that are readily embedded into PIMs and accessible through micropores in the polymer host. The ease of forming uniform microporous films or composite films is linked to molecular rigidity and highlighted here for sensing/electroanalytical applications.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 100765 |
Journal | Current Opinion in Chemical Engineering |
Volume | 35 |
Early online date | 30 Nov 2021 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 31 Mar 2022 |
Bibliographical note
Funding Information:L.W. thanks the China Scholarship Council ( 201906870022 ) for a PhD stipend. Y.Z. thanks the China Scholarship Council (CSC scholarship No 20180935006 ) for a PhD scholarship. F.M. thanks EPSRC for support ( EP/N013778/1 ).
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Energy