Smart Nanocomposites of Metal-organic Framework (MOF) and Their Applications in Removing Dye and Environmental Pollutants

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1 Department of Nanomaterials and Nanocoatings, Institute for Color Science and Technology, P. O. Box: 16765-654, Tehran, Iran

2 Mechanically Assisted Corrosion Lab. , School of Metallurgy and Materials Engineering, College Engineering, University of Tehran, P. O. Box: 11155 -4563, Tehran, Iran.

Abstract

Environmental-related issues such as global warming, water pollution, and waste production are becoming increasingly urgent and endangering human lives. Developing new functional materials to deal with such environmental hazards is still an ongoing process. Metal-organic framework nanostructures, MOFs, are highly porous materials with generally high adsorption capacity for environmental pollutants. Incorporating stimuli-responsive moieties in their structures gives them more easily recovered and recyclable properties. Some researchers have successfully incorporated photoactive species into the structures of MOFs, forming light-responsive nanocomposites. Also, in smart heat-responsive nanocomposites, the presence of thermo-responsive polymeric units in the structure of an MOF gives it physicochemical properties that are sensitive to temperature changes. Recycling and separation of MOF nanocomposites can be facilitated by the incorporation of magnetic nanoparticles into their structures. This review investigates the applications of smart nanocomposites responsive to heat, light, and magnetism to remove dye and environmental pollutants. Also, this article discusses the challenges related to using smart nanocomposites as new compounds in environmental applications and their future prospects.

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Journal of Studies in Color World
Volume 14, Issue 2
June 2024
Pages 87-101

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  • Receive Date: 17 July 2023
  • Revise Date: 29 October 2023
  • Accept Date: 01 November 2023

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