Mechanically stable, hierarchically porous Cu3(btc)2 (HKUST-1) monoliths via direct conversion of copper(ii) hydroxide-based monolithsElectronic supplementary information (ESI) available: Experimental details, an SEM image, and pore properties obtained from nitrogen adsorption-desorption. See DOI: 10.1039/c4cc09694k

The synthesis of highly crystalline macro-meso-microporous monolithic Cu 3 (btc) 2 (HKUST-1; btc 3− = benzene-1,3,5-tricarboxylate) is demonstrated by direct conversion of Cu(OH) 2 -based monoliths while preserving the characteristic macroporous structure. The high mechanical strength of the monoliths is promising for possible applications to continuous flow reactors. Robust, hierarchically porous Cu 3 (btc) 2 (HKUST-1, btc 3− = benzene-1,3,5-tricalboxylate) monoliths have been synthesized by direct conversion of sol-gel-derived Cu(OH) 2 -based monoliths.