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Goethe University Frankfurt

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Two boron atoms (green spheres) are embedded in a framework of carbon atoms (black). The electrons required for C-F cleaving currently still come from lithium (pink), in future from electric current.

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Group of Matthias Wagner, Goethe University Frankfurt

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To be used only when reporting on Goethe University Frankfurt. Credit Group of Matthias Wagner, Goethe University Frankfurt.

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