Chitin/Metal-Organic Framework Composites as Wide-Range Adsorbent

Resumen

Abstract Composites based on chitin (CH) biopolymer and metal-organic framework (MOF) microporous nanoparticles have been developed as broad-scope pollutant absorbent. Detailed characterization of the CH/MOF composites revealed that the MOF nanoparticles interacted through electrostatic forces with the CH matrix, inducing compartmentalization of the CH macropores that led to an overall surface area increase in the composites. This created a micro-, meso-, and macroporous structure that efficiently retained pollutants with a broad spectrum of different chemical natures, charges, and sizes. The unique prospect of this approach is the combination of the chemical diversity of MOFs with the simple processability and biocompatibility of CH that opens application fields beyond water remediation.

Gabriel Tovar

Investigador en formación

Mis investigaciones son sobre biomateriales nanoestructurados para aplicaciones ambientales y biotecnologicas.

Guillermo Copello

Investigador

Dedicado a la síntesis y caracterización de nanocompuestos a base de polímeros naturales para el desarrollo de materiales inteligentes funcionales

Roberto Fernández de Luis

Investigador

Especializado en la funcionalización de estructuras metalorgánicas (MOF) para la mejora de su potencial aplicación como adsorbentes de contaminantes