As a consequence of their high designability, Covalent Organic Frameworks (COFs), are attractive new materials in a variety of applications. However, COF synthesis is still poorly understood and mainly trial and error based. In this project, we pave the way to a better understanding of COF chemistry and the synthesis of high-quality COFs. To achieve this goal, kinetic studies are performed, based on both literature and experimental observations. Then, this knowledge is applied in several approaches to improve COF crystallinity. 

Finally, the obtained knowledge is applied to optimize the application of COFs as luminescent ratiometric sensors.