Enhancing the stability of metal-organic frameworks in humid air by incorporating water repellent functional groups

Chem Commun (Camb). 2010 Sep 7;46(33):6120-2. doi: 10.1039/c0cc01170c. Epub 2010 Jul 29.

Abstract

We report a modular construction of a new metal-organic framework (MOF) by strategically incorporating a number of water repellent functional groups in the frameworks. These MOFs demonstrate both open structure for high sorption capability and strong water resistance.