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    Area of Science:

    • Materials Science
    • Chemistry
    • Nanotechnology

    Background:

    • Post-synthesis modification of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) is crucial for tuning their properties.
    • Linker exchange is a common MOF elaboration technique, but controlling resulting microstructures remains challenging.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the influence of solvent choice on MOF microstructure during linker exchange.
    • To understand the interplay between diffusion rates and linker exchange kinetics.
    • To enable precise control over MOF shell thickness and exchange extent.

    Main Methods:

    • Systematic variation of solvent properties during post-synthesis linker exchange in MOFs.
    • Characterization of MOF microstructures, including shell thickness and exchange extent.
    • Analysis of diffusion rates relative to linker exchange kinetics.

    Main Results:

    • Solvent choice significantly impacts the relative rates of diffusion and linker exchange.
    • Specific solvents can be used to precisely control the shell thickness and degree of linker exchange.
    • The study confirms the hypothesis that diffusion limitations contribute to core-shell formation.

    Conclusions:

    • Solvent-mediated control offers a robust strategy for tailoring MOF microstructure.
    • Understanding and manipulating these processes allows for the design of MOFs with specific functionalities.
    • This work provides a pathway for application-specific MOF material design.