Pyrolysis of covalent organic frameworks: a general strategy for template converting conventional skeletons into conducting microporous carbons for high-performance energy storage

Here we describe a general strategy based on template pyrolysis for converting conventional covalent organic frameworks into high-performance carbons, which combines conductivity, microporosity and heteroatom density, thus casting a distinct contrast to those obtained upon direct pyrolysis. The carbons serve as electrodes and exhibit exceptional performance in energy storage.