Selected examples of MOFs showing large water sorption or water-driven breathing behavioura.
| Compound | Water uptake (p/p0 = 0.3)/ cm3 g−1, STP | Total water uptake /cm3 g−1, STP | Water-induced breathing behaviour (total volume change: ΔV/Vanhydrous) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAU-10 | 275 | 365 | No | 9 and 73 |
| MOF-801 | 380 | 450 | No | 9 and 74 |
| UiO-66 | 125 | 535 | No | 9 and 75 |
| MOF-841 | 550 | 640 | No | 9 |
| Mg-MOF-74 | 605 | 750 | No | 9 and 76 |
| Co2Cl2BTDD | 1100 | 1200 | No | 77 |
| Ni2Cl2BTDD | 240 | 1350 | No | 20 |
| Cr-MIL-101 | 150 | 1700 | No | 78 and 79 |
| JUK-8 | 90 | 315 | Yes (24.5%) | 80 |
| 1Mn | 280 | 320 | Yes (34%) | This work |
| Cr-MIL-53 | n/a | 110 b | Yes (−47%) | 51 |
| Al-MIL-53 | 90 | 120 | Yes (−49%) | 81 and 82 |
| SIFSYX-23-Cu | 160 | 325 | Yes (53%) | 83 |
| Fe-MIL-88 | n/a | 850b | Yes (85%) | 52 |
a
Values in italic are lower than those reported for 1Mn.
b
Total water uptake determined only from the amount of water in the crystal structure.