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Exploring the Latest Advances in Covalent Organic Frameworks

The upcoming issue of Monthly Fine Chemical, set to be released on June 15, 2025, features an exciting focus on Covalent Organic Frameworks (COFs). Published by CMC Publishing Co., Ltd., based in Kanda, Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo, this edition is priced at 7,700 yen and will be available at bookstores nationwide and on the company's EC site.

COFs are a type of porous organic material constructed solely from light elements and free of metals. They offer significant stability against thermal and chemical influences, which has led to their increasing popularity in various applications such as electrochemical devices, catalysis, gas separation, and energy storage. This edition culminates research contributions from esteemed researchers and engineers who are exploring the potential of COFs.

Highlighted Research Areas

In this special feature, several pioneering studies will explore:

• - Creation of New Structures in COFs and Outstanding CO2 Separation Materials
• - Control of Electrical Conductivity in COFs by Introducing Guest Molecules
• - Production of COF Membranes for CO2/CH4 Separation
• - Application of COF-Derived Functional Carbon Materials in Electric Double Layer Capacitor Electrodes
• - Development of Proton-Conductive COF Electrolyte Membranes for Next-Generation Fuel Cells
• - Synthesis and Application of Porphyrin Covalent Organic Nanodisks
• - Electrochemical Synthesis of Imine-based COFs and Development of Thin Film Formation Techniques on Electrodes

Contributing Authors

This edition includes contributions from prominent researchers in the field, including:

• - Yoichi Murakami, Tokyo University of Science
• - Kanokwan Takeno, Osaka Metropolitan University
• - Rie Makiura, Osaka Metropolitan University
• - Toshihiro Shimada, Hokkaido University
• - Masaki Kato, Hokkaido University
• - Naruyuki Umezawa, SEIWA Electric Co., Ltd.
• - Bogeun Kim, DENSO Corporation
• - Takashi Sato, DENSO Corporation
• - Jiachen Guo, Osaka University
• - Xinxi Li, Osaka University
• - Mamoru Fujitsuka, Osaka University
• - Yasuko Kosakada, Osaka University
• - Hiroaki Sato, Tokyo University of Science
• - Shinsuke Inaki, Tokyo University of Science
• - Kenji Terashima, Tokyo University of Agriculture
• - Itaru Okada, Tokyo University of Agriculture
• - Motohiro Tomizawa, Tokyo University of Agriculture

Additional Content

The June 2025 issue will also feature ongoing series on triazine-based functional chemicals including their applications in dyes, pesticides, pharmaceuticals, and UV absorbers, alongside a second installment focused on halogen-substituted 1,3,5-triazine derivatives. Furthermore, market trends for the paint industry will be thoroughly examined, along with a chemical profile covering important compounds like Tetraphenylphosphonium bromide, Tris(nonyl phenyl)phosphite, and L-Tryptophan.

Lastly, readers can stay informed with the latest news digests that encompass both international and domestic developments. This comprehensive issue promises to shed light on the innovative strides being made in the field of porous materials, thereby setting new benchmarks for future research.

Conclusion

The focus on COFs signifies the continuous evolution of research in porous materials, highlighting their unparalleled potential across multiple sectors. Make sure to grab your copy of Monthly Fine Chemical when it hits the shelves in June 2025, to dive deep into the advancements shaping the future of this exciting field.