Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are highly porous materials that have been used for small molecule storage, drug delivery, and catalysis. Cyclodextrin based MOFs (CD-MOFs) are non-toxic and environmentally friendly, but decompose rapidly in aqueous media. This project has increased the aqueous stability of CD-MOFs by post-fabrication covalent modification procedures. These water stable modified CD-MOFs were then used for the removal of toxicants (biphenols, bisphenols, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons [PAHs]) from aqueous media. The MOFs demonstrated excellent absorption of the toxicants, improved stability in water compared to unmodified MOFs, and high levels of reusability.

Cyclodextrin-containing metal-organic frameworks (CD-MOFs) for highly efficient toxicant removal applications

2019 Spring National Meeting

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