[ASAP] Covalent Organic Frameworks with Deep Eutectic Linkages for Low-Concentration Carbon Capture

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This study presents a new class of covalent organic frameworks (COFs) incorporating deep eutectic linkages, designed to capture carbon dioxide at low concentrations, such as those found in atmospheric or industrial flue gas streams. The deep eutectic linkages introduce hydrogen bond donors and acceptors within the porous framework, enhancing CO2 affinity and selectivity over competing gases. The resulting materials demonstrate improved adsorption performance under dilute CO2 conditions compared to conventional COF materials.

Why it matters

Capturing CO2 at low concentrations is one of the most technically challenging aspects of carbon capture technology, and materials that perform effectively under these conditions could advance both direct air capture and post-combustion carbon mitigation strategies.