Abstract
Herein, we presented a facile method for enhanced boron removal based on PEI-grafted defective MOF-808 (D-MOF-808/PEI). The rich Zr–OH bonds, amino-functionalized surface, and exposed metal defects of D-MOF-808/PEI endow it with the high adsorption capacity of boron. Due to the ligand exchange at metal defects and boron-imine/amine groups complexation, D-MOF-808/PEI exhibits exceptional selectivity for boron with the saturation adsorption of 95.30 mmol·g−1 at 45 °C. Additionally, negligible interference from other coexistent ions and excellent reusability promote the application of D-MOF-808/PEI practically for the rapid and high selectivity removal of boron from complex environmental samples. This work furnishes a promising strategy for boron contamination and expands the application potential of defective MOF-based adsorbents for environmental remediation.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 126293 |
Journal | Separation and Purification Technology |
Volume | 336 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 25 May 2024 |
Keywords
- Amino-functionalized
- Boron removal
- Defect engineering
- MOF-808