Synthesis of conjugated microporous polymer nanotubes with large surface areas as absorbents for iodine and CO2 uptake

Conjugated microporous polymer nanotubes (CMPNs) with a surface area of up to 1368 m(2) g(-1) were synthesized by a simple one-step crosscoupling reaction and employed as a platform for investigation of CO2 and I-2 adsorption. A high adsorption capacity of up to 208 wt% for reversible I-2 capture was achieved.