Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Extraction: Advanced Methods00:56

Extraction: Advanced Methods

697
Metal ions can be separated from one another by complexation with organic ligands–the chelating agent– to form uncharged chelates. Here, the chelating agent must contain hydrophobic groups and behave as a weak acid, losing a proton to bind with the metal. Since most organic ligands used in this process are insoluble or undergo oxidation in the aqueous phase, the chelating agent is initially added to the organic phase and extracted into the aqueous phase. The metal-ligand complex is...
697
Chemical Agents for Microbial Control01:27

Chemical Agents for Microbial Control

494
Chemicals play important roles in controlling microbial growth by targeting microbial structures and functions as sanitizers, antiseptics, disinfectants, and sterilants.Alcohols are commonly used sanitizers, effectively disrupting lipid membranes, which compromises cell integrity. They are also used as antiseptics and disinfectants due to their rapid action and versatility.Phenols and their derivatives phenolics , known for denaturing proteins and disrupting cell membranes, are particularly...
494
Properties of Organometallic Compounds01:23

Properties of Organometallic Compounds

1.3K
Organometallic compounds are compounds that contain a carbon–metal bond. Carbon belongs to an organyl group like alkyl, aryl, allyl, or benzyl groups. The metal can be from Group I or Group II of the periodic table, a transition metal, or a semimetal.
1.3K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Multivariate sulfur-functionalized MOFs shaped into alginate spheres for robust and reusable multidye water remediation.

Dalton transactions (Cambridge, England : 2003)·2026
Same author

Sustainable 3D-Printed Supports Coated with Zirconium-Based Metal-Organic Frameworks for Picolinic Herbicide Extraction.

ACS sustainable chemistry & engineering·2026
Same author

AptaStick: A 3D-printed aptamer-functionalized stir-stick for selective extraction of bisphenol A from soft drinks.

Talanta·2026
Same author

Methacrylic acid:divinylbenzene (MAA:DVB) copolymer for mixed-mode extraction of emerging contaminants from environmental waters.

Analytica chimica acta·2026
Same author

Aptamer modified magnetic nanoparticles for the determination of the allergenic protein α-lactalbumin in food samples.

Mikrochimica acta·2026
Same author

Sustainable Thin-Film Composite Mixed-Matrix Membranes Based on Cellulose Acetate, Bimetallic ZIF-8-67, and Ionic Liquid for Enhanced Propene/Propane Separation.

Polymers·2026

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Nov 2, 2025

Study on the Metabolism of Six Systemic Insecticides in a Newly Established Cell Suspension Culture Derived from Tea Camellia Sinensis L. Leaves
10:35

Study on the Metabolism of Six Systemic Insecticides in a Newly Established Cell Suspension Culture Derived from Tea Camellia Sinensis L. Leaves

Published on: June 15, 2019

7.9K

Highly Efficient Removal of Neonicotinoid Insecticides by Thioether-Based (Multivariate) Metal-Organic Frameworks.

Cristina Negro1, Héctor Martínez Pérez-Cejuela2, Ernesto F Simó-Alfonso2

  • 1Instituto de Ciencia Molecular (ICMol), Universidad de Valencia, 46980 Paterna, Valencia, Spain.

ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces
|June 14, 2021
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Eco-friendly metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) efficiently remove neonicotinoid insecticides from water. A novel MOF, synthesized from amino acids, demonstrates high stability and captures 100% of two key insecticides in seconds.

Keywords:
amino acidscrystal structureshost−guest chemistrymultivariate metal−organic frameworksneonicotinoid insecticideswater remediation

More Related Videos

Surface Functionalization of Metal-Organic Frameworks for Improved Moisture Resistance
08:12

Surface Functionalization of Metal-Organic Frameworks for Improved Moisture Resistance

Published on: September 5, 2018

16.3K
Preparation of Hydrophobic Metal-Organic Frameworks via Plasma Enhanced Chemical Vapor Deposition of Perfluoroalkanes for the Removal of Ammonia
12:05

Preparation of Hydrophobic Metal-Organic Frameworks via Plasma Enhanced Chemical Vapor Deposition of Perfluoroalkanes for the Removal of Ammonia

Published on: October 10, 2013

15.8K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Nov 2, 2025

Study on the Metabolism of Six Systemic Insecticides in a Newly Established Cell Suspension Culture Derived from Tea Camellia Sinensis L. Leaves
10:35

Study on the Metabolism of Six Systemic Insecticides in a Newly Established Cell Suspension Culture Derived from Tea Camellia Sinensis L. Leaves

Published on: June 15, 2019

7.9K
Surface Functionalization of Metal-Organic Frameworks for Improved Moisture Resistance
08:12

Surface Functionalization of Metal-Organic Frameworks for Improved Moisture Resistance

Published on: September 5, 2018

16.3K
Preparation of Hydrophobic Metal-Organic Frameworks via Plasma Enhanced Chemical Vapor Deposition of Perfluoroalkanes for the Removal of Ammonia
12:05

Preparation of Hydrophobic Metal-Organic Frameworks via Plasma Enhanced Chemical Vapor Deposition of Perfluoroalkanes for the Removal of Ammonia

Published on: October 10, 2013

15.8K

Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Environmental Chemistry
  • Supramolecular Chemistry

Background:

  • Agrochemicals, particularly neonicotinoid insecticides, pose significant risks to aquatic ecosystems and human health.
  • Effective removal strategies are crucial to mitigate the environmental impact of these contaminants.
  • Existing water treatment methods often face challenges in efficiency and environmental compatibility.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and evaluate novel, eco-friendly adsorbents for the removal of neonicotinoid insecticides from water.
  • To investigate the efficacy of a family of water-stable, isoreticular metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) derived from amino acids.
  • To identify specific MOF structures with superior adsorption capabilities for targeted insecticide removal.

Main Methods:

  • Synthesis of five isoreticular metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) using amino acid precursors.
  • Characterization of MOF stability in aqueous environments.
  • Testing the adsorption efficiency of MOFs for five common neonicotinoid insecticides (thiamethoxam, clothianidin, imidacloprid, acetamiprid, and thiacloprid).
  • Evaluation of a specific multivariate MOF (compound 5) under dynamic solid-phase extraction conditions.

Main Results:

  • Three of the synthesized MOFs, containing thioether-based residues, exhibited remarkable removal efficiencies for neonicotinoid insecticides.
  • The novel multivariate MOF (compound 5) demonstrated exceptional performance, achieving 100% removal of acetamiprid and thiacloprid in under 30 seconds.
  • Compound 5 features functional channels decorated with thioalkyl chains derived from l-methionine and l-methylcysteine, contributing to its high adsorption capacity.
  • The MOFs displayed high stability under environmental conditions.

Conclusions:

  • Amino acid-derived, water-stable MOFs are highly effective adsorbents for removing neonicotinoid insecticides from water.
  • The novel multivariate MOF (compound 5) represents a promising, sustainable solution for water remediation due to its outstanding efficiency, stability, and straightforward synthesis.
  • This research offers a viable pathway for developing advanced materials to combat water pollution from agricultural chemicals.