Grignard synthesis of fluorinated nanoporous element organic frameworks based on the heteroatoms P, B, Si, Sn and Ge

Abstract

We present the synthesis and characterization of fluorinated polymers based on P, B, Si, Sn and Ge as heteroatoms via Grignard activation. The polymers are microporous with hydrophobic surfaces. The borate-based polymer was successfully applied as solid acid catalyst in the esterification of acetic acid with ethanol.