Structural transformation from a 3D hydrophilic pillared-layered framework to 2D hydrophobic MOF nanosheets through the ligand replacement exfoliation

A pillared-layered metal–organic framework (MOF) {[Zn2(atpt)2(bpBTD)]∙solv}n (1), where H2atpt = 2-aminoterephthalic acid and bpBTD = bis(pyridin-4-yl)benzothiadiazole, showing pcu net topology with double interpenetration was successfully constructed. Thermally activated 1 possessed...