Moisture-resistant and superhydrophobic metal-organic frameworks obtained via postsynthetic modification.
Postsynthetic covalent modification of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) with long alkyl substituents is shown to protect these materials against moisture. These MOFs, which normally display hydrophilic properties, are readily converted into hydrophobic or superhydrophobic materials. Overcoming the inherent sensitivity of MOFs to water represents a major step forward in their widespread use in technology applications.
Nguyen
Joseph G
JG
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, California 92093, USA.
Cohen
Seth M
SM
D000535:Aluminum / Q000737:chemistry*; D000588:Amines / Q000737:chemistry*; D057927:Hydrophobic and Hydrophilic Interactions; D010316:Particle Size; D010795:Phthalic Acids / Q000737:chemistry*; D014867:Water / Q000737:chemistry
C547494:1,4-benzenedicarboxylate; D000588:Amines; D010795:Phthalic Acids; D014867:Water; D000535:Aluminum