Abstract
Here we present the synthesis of porous organic frameworks (POFs) through a single-pot, low temperature, metal free, facile condensation polymerization reaction between a triacid chloride and a diamine, thus producing POFs decorated internally with amide linkages and externally with acid and amine groups that are readily available for further functionalization. Relative molar concentrations of reactants were chosen as representative parameters to monitor morphology and end groups. POFs were analyzed by FTIR, SEM, TGA and BET analyses. A higher thermal stability was acquired due to the presence of amide linkages in the polymer backbone. Porosity evaluated by BET studies demonstrated an average pore size and surface area of 32.8 nm and 0.6503 m2/g, respectively.