Molecular level engineering of heteroatom-functionalized 2D covalent organic frameworks for highly efficient supercapacitor performance

Key Points

• The aim is to investigate the use of heteroatom-functionalized COFs as electrode materials to improve supercapacitor performance.
• Design and synthesis of heteroatom-containing covalent organic frameworks.
• Evaluation of redox activity and conductivity properties.
• Assessment of porosity and electrochemical performance.
• Heteroatom-functionalized COFs demonstrated increased conductivity and enhanced electrochemical performance.
• The porosity of these frameworks correlated positively with energy storage capacity.