MOCOFs

This illustration is about an article that presents the creation of a new type of material called metal-organic-covalent-organic frameworks (MOCOFs), which combine the beneficial properties of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and covalent organic frameworks (COFs). The researchers achieved this by synthesizing MOCOFs through a method that involves linking metal-organic and covalent organic components, resulting in a three-dimensional structure.

One specific MOCOF, named MOCOF-1, was synthesized using cobalt aminoporphyrin and dialdehydes. This material exhibits high crystallinity and chemical stability, making it suitable for various applications such as gas storage and catalysis. The unique structure of MOCOF-1 is characterized by its chiral topology, which is rare in COFs. The findings indicate that MOCOFs could significantly advance the field of material science by providing a new strategy for designing porous materials with tailored properties.