The solvothermal reaction of ZrCl4 with benzo[1,2-b:4,5-b’]dithiophene-2,6-dicarboxylic acid linker molecule in presence of trifluoro acetic acid modulator afforded the UiO-66 type of metal organic framework (MOF) (IITG-5, IITG = Indian...

A new zirconium-based dansyl anchored metal-organic framework (MOF) bearing University of Oslo – 66 (UiO-66) topology was synthesised by solvothermal procedure. The synthesised material (UiO@Dansyl) shows good excellent structural integrity....

A biocompatible, reliable, fast, and nanomolar-level dual-functional sensor for a neurotransmitter (e.g., adrenaline) and an anti-cancer drug (e.g., 6-mercaptopurine (6-MP)) is still far away from the hand of modern-day researchers. To address this issue, we synthesized an aqua-stable, bio-friendly, thioureafunctionalized Zr(IV) metal−organic framework (MOF) for selective, rapid sensing of adrenaline and 6-MP with ultra-low limit of detection (LOD for adrenaline = 1.9 nM and LOD for 6-MP = 28 pM). This is the first MOF-based fluorescent sensor of both the targeted analytes. The sensor not only can detect adrenaline in HEPES buffer medium but also in different bio-fluids (e.g., human urine and blood serum) and pH media. It also exhibited 6-MP sensing ability in aqueous medium and in various wastewater specimens and pH solutions. For the quick and on-site detection of this neuro-messenger (adrenaline) and the drug (6-MP), cost-effective sensor-coated cotton fabric composites were fabricated. The MOF@cotton fabric composite is capable of detecting both the analytes up to the nanomolar level by the naked eye under UV light. The sensor can be recycled up to five times without significantly losing its efficiency. The Forster resonance energy transfer in the presence of adrenaline and inner-filter effect in the presence of 6-MP are the most likely reasons behind the quenching of the MOF's fluorescence intensity, which were proved with the help of appropriate instrumental techniques.

A new metal-organic-framework (MOF) called UiO-66-NH-COCF3 was prepared using trifluoroacetamido functionalized terephthalic acid ligand. Powder X-ray diffraction (PXRD), infrared (IR) spectroscopy, thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) and Brunauer Emmett-Teller (BET) experiment were...

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The appropriate and reliable detection tool for dopamine is still beyond the reach of modern pharmaceutical researchers. To fulfill this concern, herein, we have developed a bio-friendly, aqua-stable boronic acid...

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Here, we report a metal–organic framework (MOF) [Hf6O4(OH)4(TFNDC)6]·6H2O·2DMF [SHMOF, where TFNDC = 1-(2,2,2-trifluoroacetamido)­naphthalene-3,7-dicarboxylate], which possesses excellent chemical and thermal stability along with remarkable hydrophobic characteristics. The hydrophobic SHMOF was used for in situ coating on the polypropylene (PP) fabric to make a superhydrophobic SHMOF–PP fabric composite. The immobilization of nanocrystalline particles of SHMOF creates a nanoscale hierarchy that enhances the hydrophobicity of the material. The superhydrophobic SHMOF–PP composite showed a water contact angle of 160°. The successful integration of the MOF compound with PP fabric was confirmed using field-emission scanning electron microscopy, X-ray powder diffraction spectroscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, and energy-dispersive X-ray analysis experiments. Superhydrophobic SHMOF–PP composite displayed a high separation efficiency (93–99%) for separating light, heavy, and crude oils from oil–water mixtures. The flux for oil–water separation was found to be 13–18k L m–2 h–1. Importantly, the SHMOF–PP composite can be used repetitively up to a minimum of 20 times for oil–water separation. The recyclability was also maintained in high acidic and alkaline media. Moreover, superhydrophobic SHMOF–PP composite showed excellent oil absorption capacity (29–39 g/g) for heavy and light oils at ambient temperature. A gravity-driven active-filtration process and separation against the gravity process were also performed to examine the flexibility of the composite for separation. We demonstrate that the SHMOF–PP composite has the merit of very high separation efficiency, absorption capacity, good recyclability, and exceptional robustness, showing high potential for versatile oil–water separation. Additionally, the material displayed noticeable self-cleaning and antifouling properties. The SHMOF–PP composite also exhibited good efficiency (95–99%) and flux density (1845–1899 L m–2 h–1) for the separation of water-in-oil emulsions.