Metal-Organic Framework Reinforced Acrylic Polymer Marine Coatings

Abstract

Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), a class of crystalline, porous, 3D materials synthesized by the linking of metal nodes and organic linkers are rapidly emerging as attractive materials in gas storage, electrodes in batteries, super-capacitors, sensors, water treatment, and medicine etc. However the utility of MOFs in coatings, especially in marine coatings, has not been thoroughly investigated. In this manuscript we report the first study on silver MOF (Ag-MOF) functionalized acrylic polymers for marine coatings. A simple and rapid microwave technique was used to synthesize a two-dimensional platelet structured Ag-MOF. Field tests on the MOF reinforced marine coatings exhibited an antifouling performance, which can be attributed to the inhibition of marine organisms to settle as evidenced by the anti-bacterial activity of Ag-MOFs. Our results indicate that MOF based coatings are highly promising candidates for marine coatings.

Recent advances in metal–organic frameworks for stimuli-responsive drug delivery

“…Currently, various MOFs have been successfully constructed by using microwave-assisted synthesis for drug delivery 106–113 (Fig. 2).…”

Design Strategy and Application of Deep Eutectic Solvents for Green Synthesis of Nanomaterials

“…Recently, unique structures and properties of reticular materials have attracted considerable interest in catalysis, energy storage, and sensors [ 95 , 96 ]. The flexibility of composition, structure, and pores of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and covalent organic frameworks (COFs) are typically associated with and determined by the fabrication method and design strategy [ 97 ].…”

Binding Materials for MOF Monolith Shaping Processes: A Review towards Real Life Application

“…In fact, the large production of a small number of MOFs, such as HKUST-1, ZIF-8, MOF-5, MIL-101, and MOF-177, has been successful and they are currently available on the market [8]. However, in order to develop MOF materials of high efficiency into real life applications, high-tech and sophisticated engineering is necessary for tuning their chemical structure and, hence, their properties at the macroscopic scale [9]. For example, at an industrial scale, properties such as the size and the shape of the corresponding MOF have profound effects on both the Energies 2022, 15, 1489 2 of 21 performance and the processes of the final application, and therefore need to be tailored accordingly [10].…”