Synthesis and characterization of a 2D covalent organic framework (COF) of hexagonal topology using boronate linkages

A covalent organic framework (COF) has been designed and synthesized successfully by a condensation reaction between hexahydroxytriphenylene hydrate and tetrahydroxydiborane. The characterisation studies reveal that it has good thermal stability and high crystallinity. This is a mesoporous material having a pore size of 2.8 nm and also having a B–B linkage with prospect of potential applications in future. Synopsis. A covalent organic framework (COF) has been synthesized successfully by the condensation reaction of hexahydroxytriphenylene hydrate and tetrahydroxydiborane. The characterisation studies reveal that it has good thermal stability and high crystallinity. This is a mesoporous material having a pore size of 2.8 nm and also having a B–B linkage.