Novel monolith-type boron nitride hierarchical foams obtained through integrative chemistry

A novel class of monolith-type boron nitride hierarchical foams has been prepared through an integrative chemistry-based synthetic path. These materials contain interconnected pores in the nanometre to the micrometre range with high porosity (similar to 75 vol%), a specific surface area up to 300 m(2) g(-1) and a resistance toward mechanical stress making them suitable for innovative applications.