Biocatalytic metal-organic framework nanomotors for active water decontamination

Chem Commun (Camb). 2020 Nov 26;56(94):14837-14840. doi: 10.1039/d0cc06429g.

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.

MeSH terms

  • Biocatalysis
  • Metal-Organic Frameworks / chemistry*
  • Microscopy, Electron, Scanning
  • Microscopy, Electron, Transmission
  • Nanotechnology*
  • Water / chemistry*
  • X-Ray Diffraction

Substances

  • Metal-Organic Frameworks
  • Water