Volume 64, Issue 30 e202509174
Research Article

Introducing Functional Groups Into B←N Organic Frameworks with Permanent Porosity

Huifang Zhou

Huifang Zhou

College of Chemistry & Pharmacy, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100 P.R. China

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Tiantian Jiang

Tiantian Jiang

College of Chemistry & Pharmacy, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100 P.R. China

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Kangjian Fu

Kangjian Fu

College of Chemistry & Pharmacy, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100 P.R. China

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Dr. Xinyu Guan

Corresponding Author

Dr. Xinyu Guan

Hangzhou Institute of Advanced Studies, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Zhejiang Normal University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310000 P.R. China

E-mail: [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]

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Shilin Guan

Shilin Guan

College of Chemistry & Pharmacy, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100 P.R. China

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Dr. Bo Liu

Corresponding Author

Dr. Bo Liu

College of Chemistry & Pharmacy, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100 P.R. China

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Prof. Dr. Hai-Long Jiang

Corresponding Author

Prof. Dr. Hai-Long Jiang

Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, Department of Chemistry, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026 P.R. China

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First published: 20 May 2025

Graphical Abstract

The functionality of crystalline organic frameworks incorporating dative B←N and reversible B─O bonds (BNOFs) is engineered by introducing diverse dangling groups. Notably, the carboxyl-functionalized BNOF-5 exhibits superior reversible NH₃ adsorption compared with their less- or nonfunctionalized counterparts. Combining high surface areas, low cost, and exceptional sustainability, these functionalized frameworks represent a promising platform for advanced applications.

Abstract

Crystalline organic frameworks incorporating dative B←N and reversible B─O bonds (BNOFs) have garnered increasing interest on account of their crystallinity, porosity, and processability. However, strategies for introducing functions into BNOFs remain largely unexplored. In this work, a series of functionalized BNOFs, named BNOF-n (n = 2–9), have been designed and synthesized using a mixed-monomer assembly strategy. The obtained materials share structural similarities but reveal distinct functional groups, demonstrating excellent chemical stability, high surface areas, and remarkable regenerability. Notably, BNOF-5, functionalized with abundant carboxyl groups, achieves exceptional reversible NH3 adsorption capacity (up to 10.0 mmol g−1 at 1 bar and 298 K), significantly surpassing that of the nonfunctionalized BNOF-1 (5.6 mmol g−1) and the less-functionalized BNOF-7 (7.9 mmol g−1), thereby clearly demonstrating the effectiveness of the functionalization strategy. Remarkably, the damaged BNOF-5 can be efficiently repaired through facile regeneration, highlighting its outstanding recyclability. This work demonstrates the first attempt at functionalization methodology in BNOFs, extending their potential toward diverse applications.

Conflict of Interests

The authors declare no conflict of interest.

Data Availability Statement

The data that support the findings of this study are available from the corresponding author upon reasonable request.

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