Self-assembled D-A type conjugated polymer nanofilms with enhancing π–π stacking ability for efficient phenolic pollutant purification

Key Points

• Efficient purification of phenolic pollutants is achieved using self-assembled conjugated polymer nanofilms, demonstrating enhanced performance.
• The π–π stacking ability of these nanofilms is significantly improved, increasing their effectiveness for pollutant removal.
• Analysis focused on the interactions between the phenolic pollutants and the self-assembled structures, highlighting their purification potential.
• This advancement supports new approaches in environmental cleanup, though scalability and long-term performance assessments are essential.