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  • Metal-organic cages (MOCs) are typically synthesized via self-assembly but face challenges in aqueous solubility and stability.
  • Hydrophobic subcomponents and reversible self-assembly hinder the application of MOCs in aqueous environments.

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  • To develop conditions for preparing water-soluble and kinetically stable MOCs.
  • To understand the key factors governing the aqueous stability of MOCs.
  • To establish a predictive framework for designing stable MOCs.

Main Methods:

  • Subcomponent self-assembly of metal-organic architectures using various metal(II) templates (CoII, NiII, ZnII, CdII).
  • Incorporation of sulfate counterions to impart water solubility.
  • Systematic investigation of metal-ligand bond strength and structural connectivity (ligand topicity, metal chelation) to assess stability.

Main Results:

  • A broad range of water-soluble and indefinitely stable MOCs were successfully synthesized.
  • Nickel(II) templates yielded the most stable architectures due to stronger metal-ligand bonds.
  • Increased structural connectivity, particularly with tritopic amines and labile metal ions, resulted in cryptate-like, stable structures.

Conclusions:

  • Sulfate counterions effectively render hydrophobic MOCs water-soluble and stable.
  • Metal-ligand bond strength and structural connectivity are critical determinants of aqueous stability.
  • The developed synthetic platform provides a unified understanding for predicting and designing stable MOCs.