Utilizing Zirconium MOF-functionalized fiber substrates prepared by molecular layer deposition (MLD) for toxic gas capture and chemical warfare agent degradation
Gorzkowska-Sobas, Agnieszka A; Lausund, Kristian Blindheim; de Koning, Martijn; Petrovic, Veljko; Chavan, Sachin Maruti; Smith, Martin W.; Nilsen, Ola
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Gorzkowska-Sobas, A., Lausund, K.B., de Koning, M.C., Petrovic, V., Chavan, S.M., Smith, M.W. & Nilsen, O. (2021) Utilizing Zirconium MOF-functionalized fiber substrates prepared by molecular layer deposition (MLD) for toxic gas capture and chemical warfare agent degradation. Global Challenges 10.1002/gch2.202100001Abstract
Metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) are a class of porous organic-inorganic solids extensively explored for numerous applications owing to their catalytic activity and high surface area. In this work MOF thin films deposited in a one-step, molecular layer deposition (MLD), an all-gas-phase process, on glass wool fibers are characterized by X-ray diffraction, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy, and their capabilities towards toxic industrial chemical (TIC) capture and chemical warfare agents (CWA) degradation are investigated. It is shown that despite low volume of the active material used, MOFs thin films are capable of removal of harmful gaseous chemicals from air stream and CWA from neutral aqueous environment. The results confirm that the MLD-deposited MOF thin films, amorphous and crystalline, are suitable materials for use in air filtration, decontamination, and physical protection against CWA and TIC.