Abstract:Coordination polymer frameworks are well-known as one kind of functional materials in many fields such as gas storage and separation, due to their high specific surface areas (up to 7000 m2.g-1), porous structures as well as controllable chemical composition. However, their potential applications in energy related areas have been greatly hindered because most of the coordination polymers are electrical insulators (< 10-10 S.cm-1). How to design and synthesize coordination polymers with certain conductivity to make up for the deficiency of traditional coordination polymers has become one of the hotspots recently. Due to the highest flexible connectivity compared to one-dimensional and three-dimensional coordination polymers, two-dimensional coordination polymers are considered to be the most promising candidate excellent electrical properties to meet the requirements of energy-related areas. In this review, the design theory and conductivity measurement methods of conductive coordination polymer frameworks are reviewed. Then the recent research progress for preparation of conductive two-dimensional coordination polymer frameworks and the exploration of application in energy conversion and storage are reviewed. Finally, some guidance for future development of conductive two-dimensional polymer frameworks are prospected.