Synthesis of hydrolytically stable metal-organic frameworks by control of inner surface hydrophobicity

 Duration: February 2014 - January 2017

The goal of the project is to use the modular construction principle of MOFs for the synthesis of new, hydrolytically stable framework structures with large empty spaces that are accessible to guest molecules. The voids in these materials will be decorated with hydrophobic groups. Overall, the research involves not only the synthesis and structural studies, but also a quest to understand the fundamental aspects of water adsorption in relation to water-solid reactions.