Facile transformation of poly(phenyl ether) by C-H borylation: A viable method to new aromatic materials

• C H borylation a mild and versatile method for functionalization of aromatic polymers. • Functionalization of poly(phenyl ether) via C H borylation. • Transformation of thermally stable oil to thermally stable adhesive. • Adhesive energy of 12 kJ/m 2 for a poly(phenyl ether) adhesive. C H functionalization is a mild method for the direct transformation of inert C H bonds to the desired product. Herein, the C H borylation reaction is employed...