“…For example, the geometric and spectroscopic parameters of acid monomers are not yet obtained experimentally. Acid–base complexes with phosphinic acids could be studied computationally, both in vacuum and in model solvents. , In general, the existent data suggest that the proton donor ability of phosphinic acids is significantly higher than that of carboxylic acids, which matches the higher acidity of phosphinic acids. , The interest in complexation properties of phosphinic and other phosphorus-containing acids is supported by their use as ligands for binding metal ions , or their hydroxides, also for the purposes of extraction. , POO moieties are used for a multitude of purposes as functional groups in polymers and surface interfaces. , Intermolecular hydrogen bonds formed by POOH groups in metal complexes of aryl-phosphinic acids determines the crystal packing of such complexes, which form single molecular magnets. − Phosphates could be used as proton conducting groups in membrane materials for fuel cell applications. − Further, various phosphates are abundant as both plant nutrients and agricultural pollutants.…”