title: Tuning the moisture stability of metal-organic frameworks by incorporating hydrophobic functional groups at different positions of ligands.
abstract: The introduction of hydrophobic groups (e.g. methyl) at the most adjacent sites of each and every coordinating nitrogen atom of the bipyridine pillar linker in a carboxylate-based bridging MOF could shield the metal ions from attack by water molecules, and thus enhance the water resistance of the MOF structure significantly.
authors.affiliation: School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, China.
authors.forename: Deyun
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Ma
authors.forename: Yingwei
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Li
authors.forename: Zhong
authors.initials: Z
authors.lastname: Li