Dual functionalized cages in metal-organic frameworks via stepwise postsynthetic modification

Baiyan Li, Dingxuan Ma, Yi Li, Yiming Zhang, Guanghua Li, Zhan Shi, Shouhua Feng, Michael J. Zaworotko, Shengqian Ma

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Abstract

The introduction of bi- or multifunctionality into different cages of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) has been of great interest because such MOF materials can demonstrate unique properties for various applications. Herein, we report a general strategy for creating different types of functionalized cages in MOFs by exerting control of the size of cage windows. Selective cage decoration was thereby enabled in such a manner that dual functional MOFs with different types of cages and pores can be created. The resultant different pore function MOF, DPF-MOF, is illustrated as a "proof of concept" in MOF MIL-101-Cr. An intermediate of a cascade reaction was successfully trapped and controlled the desired reaction direction. This DPF-MOF represents a new type of platform that, by trapping intermediates during the reaction processes, enhances our fundamental understanding of reaction chemistry in porous materials.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)4781-4786
Number of pages6
JournalChemistry of Materials
Volume28
Issue number13
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 12 Jul 2016

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