Themed collection Postsynthetic modification of coordination networks

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Postsynthetic modification of coordination networks

In the last past five years, PSM has grown into an important tool for the manipulation of coordination network materials, and for the preparation of frameworks containing functionalised pores.

Graphical abstract: Postsynthetic modification of coordination networks
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Discovery, development, and functionalization of Zr(IV)-based metal–organic frameworks

In this Highlight, we review the discovery, development, and functionalization of robust Zr(IV)-based metal–organic frameworks.

Graphical abstract: Discovery, development, and functionalization of Zr(iv)-based metal–organic frameworks
Communication

Porosity in metal–organic frameworks following thermolytic postsynthetic deprotection: gas sorption, dye uptake and covalent derivatisation

The porosity of MOFs before and after the removal of thermocleavable protecting groups has been probed by a range of experiments.

Graphical abstract: Porosity in metal–organic frameworks following thermolytic postsynthetic deprotection: gas sorption, dye uptake and covalent derivatisation
Communication

Conversion of primary amines into secondary amines on a metal–organic framework using a tandem post-synthetic modification

The amine-functionalised MOF [Zn4O(bdc-NH2)3] (IRMOF-3, bdc-NH2 = 2-amino-1,4-benzenedicarboxylate) has been post-synthetically modified in a tandem condensation-reduction process into secondary amine-containing MOFs. The degree of modification is enhanced by introduction of methanol, which helps to remove boron-containing side-products from the pores.

Graphical abstract: Conversion of primary amines into secondary amines on a metal–organic framework using a tandem post-synthetic modification
Communication

Cu-mediated solid-state reaction in a post-functionalized metal–organic framework

A cutting-edge EPR technique allows elucidation of the solid-state self-reactivity of a functionalized MOF containing grafted copper species.

Graphical abstract: Cu-mediated solid-state reaction in a post-functionalized metal–organic framework
Communication

A catalytically active vanadyl(catecholate)-decorated metal organic framework via post-synthesis modifications

A catalytically active vanadyl(catecholate)-functionalized MOF was obtained via a sequential pair of post-synthesis modification steps: amine grafting followed by metallation.

Graphical abstract: A catalytically active vanadyl(catecholate)-decorated metal organic framework via post-synthesis modifications
Communication

Chloromethylation as a functionalisation pathway for metal–organic frameworks

A mild and safe chloromethylation of metal–organic frameworks is presented. After this post-synthetic functionalization, chlorine can be substituted by a wide range of moieties to obtain various multifunctional materials. The method can in principle be extended to coordination polymers with exposed aromatic rings.

Graphical abstract: Chloromethylation as a functionalisation pathway for metal–organic frameworks
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Syntheses of metal–organic frameworks with protected phosphonate ligands

Four metal–organic frameworks containing phosphonate were synthesized via same reagent under various solvent and temperature conditions.

Graphical abstract: Syntheses of metal–organic frameworks with protected phosphonate ligands
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Post-synthesis functionalization of MIL-101 using diethylenetriamine: a study on adsorption and catalysis

A catalyst was prepared by grafting triamine to the open metal sites in MIL-101. Its adsorption and catalytic properties after Pd2+ immobilization were evaluated.

Graphical abstract: Post-synthesis functionalization of MIL-101 using diethylenetriamine: a study on adsorption and catalysis
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Conversion of azide to primary amine via Staudinger reaction in metal–organic frameworks

Azide groups in metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) were readily converted into primary amine via Staudinger reduction, which enabled further modification of MOFs with organic dyes bearing activated esters.

Graphical abstract: Conversion of azide to primary amine via Staudinger reaction in metal–organic frameworks
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Controlled modification of the inorganic and organic bricks in an Al-based MOF by direct and post-synthetic synthesis routes

MW-assisted synthesis and post-synthetic modification allow adjusting the composition and properties of CAU-1 through in situ methylation and de-methoxylation.

Graphical abstract: Controlled modification of the inorganic and organic bricks in an Al-based MOF by direct and post-synthetic synthesis routes
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Thermal post-synthetic modification of Al-MIL-53–COOH: systematic investigation of the decarboxylation and condensation reaction

The pore surface chemistry and composition of Al-MIL-53 with pendant –COOH groups are modified by thermal treatment during the activation process.

Graphical abstract: Thermal post-synthetic modification of Al-MIL-53–COOH: systematic investigation of the decarboxylation and condensation reaction
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This first CrystEngComm Collection brings together a series of papers concerning recent developments in the postsynthetic modification of coordination networks.

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