Vapor‐Phase Linker Exchange of the Metal–Organic Framework ZIF‐8: A Solvent‐Free Approach to Post‐synthetic Modification

Zeolitic imidazolate frameworks (ZIFs) are a sub‐class of metal–organic frameworks (MOFs). Although generally stable, ZIFs can undergo post‐synthetic linker exchange (PSLE) in solution under mild conditions. Herein, we present a novel, solvent‐free approach to post‐synthetic linker exchange through exposure to linker vapor. Vaporous materials: Although generally stable, zeolitic imidazolate frameworks (ZIFs) can undergo post‐synthetic linker exchange (PSLE) in solution under mild conditions. A novel, solvent‐free approach to PSLE through exposure to linker vapor is presented.