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Carboxymethyl cellulose-metal organic frameworks composites: From synthesis to applications
Hongyu Wang1, Ran Song1, Guiru Chen1
1Beijing Key Laboratory of Lignocellulosic Chemistry, College of Material Science and Technology, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing, 100083, China.
Carbohydrate Polymers
|August 12, 2026
Summary
Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) integrated with carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) create advanced composites. These sustainable CMC-MOF composites show promise for environmental, biomedical, and energy applications.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Polymer Chemistry
- Nanotechnology
Background:
- Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) integrated with sustainable polymer matrices offer enhanced composite properties.
- Carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC), a biomass-derived polymer, is favored for its low cost, processability, and functional groups, making it suitable for MOF-based composites.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a comprehensive review of recent advancements in carboxymethyl cellulose-metal-organic framework (CMC-MOF) composites.
- To emphasize the design principles, fabrication strategies, and functional applications of these composites.
Main Methods:
- Introduction to fundamental characteristics of CMC and MOFs for composite formation.
- Systematic discussion of fabrication strategies, including in-situ growth and ex-situ assembly.
- Analysis of interfacial interactions and structural regulation in CMC-MOF composites.
Main Results:
- Summary of diverse structural forms: hydrogels, membranes, aerogels, and beads.
- Highlighting the structure-property-performance relationships for rational design.
- Review of emerging applications in environmental remediation, biomedicine, sensing, and energy.
Conclusions:
- CMC-MOF composites represent a promising class of multifunctional materials.
- Further research is needed to address current challenges and explore future perspectives in their development and application.
