Polymers (Nov 2021)

Bio-Zirconium Metal–Organic Framework Regenerable Bio-Beads for the Effective Removal of Organophosphates from Polluted Water

  • Kamal E. Diab,
  • Eslam Salama,
  • Hassan Shokry Hassan,
  • Ahmed Abd El-moneim,
  • Marwa F. Elkady

DOI
https://doi.org/10.3390/polym13223869
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 13, no. 22
p. 3869

Abstract

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Organophosphate-based pesticides, such as diazinon, are among the most toxic organic contaminants to human and environment. Effective removal of diazinon from contaminated water sources is critical. Zirconium Metal−organic frameworks (Zr-MOFs) are promising candidates for the removal of organic contaminants from wastewater. Herein, we report the adequacy of a bio based Zr-MOF named MIP-202 for the removal of diazinon from water. On the other hand, the use of these materials in powder form is not workable, the development of scalable and economical processes and integrative of these materials onto beads is paramount for industrial processes. Hence, it was reported a scalable, bio aqueous solution-based preparation strategy for Bio Zr-MOF beads production. The composite material exposed identical reactivity under the same ambient parameters compared to powdered material in an aqueous solution. These results signify a critical procedure to an integrated strategy for organophosphates removal using bio-based MOFs, which demonstrates high potential for manufacturing applications such as continued removal of organophosphates from wastewater supplies.

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