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Two-Fold Interlocking Cationic Metal-Organic Framework Material with Exchangeable Chloride for
Kang Kang1, Lei Li1, Meiyu Zhang1
1College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China.
Inorganic Chemistry
|July 14, 2022
Summary
This study introduces a novel cationic metal-organic framework (MOF) using nickel chloride to remove hazardous pertechnetate (TcO4-) and perrhenate (ReO4-) ions, preventing secondary contamination. The material shows high capacity, selectivity, and reusability, offering a safer alternative for anionic contaminant removal.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Chemistry
- Materials Science
- Inorganic Chemistry
Background:
- Cationic metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are effective sorbents for anionic contaminants like pertechnetate (TcO4-).
- A significant challenge is secondary contamination from released counterions (e.g., nitrate) from these MOFs.
- There is a need for MOF-based sorbents that mitigate secondary contamination issues.
Purpose of the Study:
- To synthesize a cationic MOF (ZJU-X4) using nickel chloride (NiCl2) as a sorbent for TcO4- and perrhenate (ReO4-) removal.
- To address the problem of secondary contamination by using less harmful chloride anions.
- To evaluate the sorption performance, selectivity, reusability, and mechanism of the synthesized MOF.
Main Methods:
- Synthesis of a nickel chloride-based cationic MOF (ZJU-X4).
- Sorption experiments to determine kinetics, capacity, and selectivity for TcO4- and ReO4-.
- Ion chromatography and pair distribution functions to analyze the anion-exchange mechanism and MOF structural changes.
- Dynamic sorption experiments for practical application assessment.
Main Results:
- ZJU-X4 demonstrated fast sorption kinetics and a high sorption capacity of 395 mg/g for target anions.
- The sorbent exhibited decent selectivity and excellent reusability over four cycles.
- Ion chromatography confirmed that released chloride ions stoichiometrically matched the uptake of target anions, indicating effective anion exchange.
- Pair distribution functions elucidated the anion-exchange mechanism within the MOF structure.
Conclusions:
- Cationic MOF-based metal chloride salts are a superior choice for anionic sorbents, effectively removing TcO4- and ReO4- while minimizing secondary contamination.
- The synthesized ZJU-X4 shows significant potential for practical applications in removing and recovering anionic contaminants.
- This approach offers a safer and more sustainable method for addressing hazardous anionic pollutants in water.
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