Biocatalytic metal–organic framework nanomotors for active water decontamination
Ziyi Guo, Jian Liu, Yong Li, James A. McDonald, Muhammad Yazid Bin Zulkifli, Stuart J. Khan, Lei Xie, Zi Gu, Biao Kong, Kang Liang
Abstract
We report a biocatalytic, buoyancy-propelled metal-organic framework (MOF) nanomotor system with boosted removal efficiency for both inorganic heavy metal ions and organic per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). With the motion-induced convection and increased mass transfer of the target pollutants, the nano system exhibits excellent contaminants remediation capacity in both fresh water and sea water environments.
Topics & Concepts
Human decontaminationAqueous solutionMetalMetal-organic frameworkMetal ions in aqueous solutionChemistryEnvironmental chemistryOrganic chemistryWaste managementAdsorptionEngineeringMicro and Nano RoboticsNanoplatforms for cancer theranosticsAdvanced Nanomaterials in Catalysis