Integration of Metal–Organic Frameworks on Protective Layers for Destruction of Nerve Agents under Relevant Conditions

• DOI: 10.1021/jacs.9b11172
• Publication Date: 2019-12-13T13:13:04Z
• Authors: Zhijie Chen; Kaikai Ma; John J. Mahle; Hui Wang; Zoha H. Syed; Ahmet Atilgan; Yongwei Chen; John H. Xin; Timur Islamoglu; Gregory W. Peterson; Omar K. Farha
• Keywords: 02 engineering and technology; 0210 nano-technology

Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are promising candidates for the catalytic hydrolysis of nerve agents and their simulants. Though highly efficient, bulk water volatile bases often required with these MOF catalysts, preventing real-world implementation. Herein we report a generalizable scalable approach integrating MOFs non-volatile polymeric onto textile fibers agent hydrolysis. Notably, composite material showed similar reactivity under ambient conditions compared to powder in aqueous alkaline solution. This represents critical step toward unified strategy practical settings, which can significantly reduce dimensions filters increase efficiency protective suits.