Toxicity of metal–organic framework nanoparticles: from essential analyses to potential applications
Romy Ettlinger, Ulrich Lächelt, Ruxandra Gref, Patricia Horcajada, Twan Lammers, Christian Serre, Patrick Couvreur, Russell E. Morris, Stefan Wuttke
Abstract
toxicity studies of MOF nanoparticles is evaluated. Moreover, the key aspects affecting the toxicity of MOF nanoparticles such as their chemical composition, their physico-chemical properties, including their colloidal and chemical stability, are discussed. We highlight the need of more targeted synthesis of MOF nanoparticles that are 'safe-and-sustainable-by-design', and their tailored hazard assessment in the context of their potential applications in order to tap the full potential of this versatile material class in the future.
Topics & Concepts
NanotoxicologyNanotechnologyMetal-organic frameworkKey (lock)NanoparticleBiochemical engineeringComputer scienceChemistryMaterials scienceEngineeringComputer securityOrganic chemistryAdsorptionMetal-Organic Frameworks: Synthesis and ApplicationsAdvanced Nanomaterials in CatalysisDendrimers and Hyperbranched Polymers