An exceptionally stable functionalized metal-organic framework for lithium storageElectronic supplementary information (ESI) available: Experimental details, calculation details, Fig. S1-S12. CCDC 1023731. For ESI and crystallographic data in CIF or other electronic format see DOI: 10.1039/c4cc07149b

We present a designed synthesis of a functionalized metal-organic framework with hydrophobic and polar functionalities, which exhibits remarkable thermal and chemical stability. The functionality and porosity make it a promising candidate for the electrode material in Li-ion batteries. A new functionalized MOF with remarkable thermal and chemical stability, and Li storage ability has been designed and synthesized.