Efficient incorporation of diverse components into metal organic frameworks via metal phenolic networks

Abstract

Metal phenolic networks (MPNs) were used for the first time for the construction of core@shell MOF materials. Diverse functional nanocores with different shapes and sizes could be coated with ZIF-8 shells mediated by MPNs. The obtained Fe₃O₄@TA–Fe³⁺@ZIF-8 powder showed a superhydrophobic nature which could efficiently absorb n-hexane from water.