In order to explore the application potential of 2D polymers it is of utmost importance to make these novel materials available on a large scale. This project is directed towards streamlining the synthesis of a particular monomer under all aspects of relevance for a technical realization. This has now been accomplished together with Polymaterials AG, Kaufbeuren, Germany, so that this monomer (M. Kory 2014, Nat. Chem.) can be technically produced in crystalline form. Simple irradiation of the obtained crystals then affords single crystals composed of stacks of 2D polymers.

Interested in 2D polymers? A first monomer for 2D polymerization is commercially available. Please see: http://www.tcichemicals.com/eshop/en/eu/commodity/D5497/call_made