Postsynthetic modification adsorption

In this regard, Decoste et proposed an alternative method for postsynthetic modification of Cu-BTC by a PECVD of perfluorohexane. The presynthesized and solvent-removed Cu-BTC crystals were converted to Cu-BTC plasma by using a PECVD method with a perfluorohexane precursor in a plasma reactor. The presence of CE3 groups on the surface of the pores also adds to the hydrophobicity of the material, which actually causes the material to float in liquid water avoiding the entry of these molecules to destruct the whole MOF framework. The treatment of Cu-BTC with plasma perfluorohexane enhances not only the stability of Cu-BTC against degradation by water but also the ammonia adsorption capacities (Figure 6). 

Edible Metal-Organic Frameworks Metal-Organic Frameworks for Removal of Harmful Gases Postsynthetic Modification of Metal-Organic Frameworks Open Metal Sites in Metal-Organic-Frameworks Adsorption of Hydrocarbons and Alcohols in Metal-Organic Framework Materials. 

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