Directly measured high in-plane thermal conductivity of two-dimensional covalent organic frameworks

Abstract Two-dimensional covalent organic frameworks are promising low-density porous materials for lightweight thermal management, yet comprehensive thermal conductivity measurements remain scarce. Particularly, direct in-plane thermal conductivity data for large-area, fully suspended covalent orga...

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Main Authors: Jinghang Dai, Qiyi Fang, Gustavo A. Alvarez, Amelia Schaeffer, Kirt A. Page, Jiyoung Kim, Samuel M. Kielar, Joyce Christiansen-Salameh, Eugene Jeong, Dayanni D. Bhagwandin, Jinha Kwon, Ly D. Tran, Md. Sherajul Islam, Ajit K. Roy, Nicholas R. Glavin, Yu Zhong, Jun Lou, Zhiting Tian
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2025-07-01
Series:Nature Communications
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-025-61334-8
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Summary:Abstract Two-dimensional covalent organic frameworks are promising low-density porous materials for lightweight thermal management, yet comprehensive thermal conductivity measurements remain scarce. Particularly, direct in-plane thermal conductivity data for large-area, fully suspended covalent organic framework thin films has not been reported previously. This study addresses this gap by measuring in-plane and cross-plane thermal conductivities of two-dimensional covalent organic frameworks with varying pore sizes using laser-based pump-probe techniques. Transient thermal grating spectroscopy revealed a high in-plane thermal conductivity of 1.18 ± 0.21 W/(m⋅K) for a sample with a 1.4 nm pore size, highlighting a notable pore size effect. Cross-plane thermal conductivity measured via frequency-domain thermoreflectance indicated weak thermal anisotropy for samples with larger pores. Grazing-incident wide-angle X-ray scattering provided structural insights and clarified heat conduction mechanisms. These direct in-plane thermal conductivity measurements enhance understanding of thermal transport behaviors in covalent organic frameworks, supporting their development as advanced thermal management materials.
ISSN:2041-1723