Direct synthesis of highly porous Cr-MOFs with hexatopic carboxylate ligands for water adsorption

Key Points

• Increased water adsorption capacities of Cr-MOFs showed significant improvement under higher porosity levels.
• A metric of 3000 cm³/g was achieved, indicating superior performance compared to traditional materials.
• Direct synthesis of highly porous Cr-MOFs utilized hexatopic carboxylate ligands to create unique structures.
• Results indicate potential applications for efficient water capture in arid environments, warranting further exploration.