Metal-Organic Frameworks for Dual Photo-Oxidation and Capture of Arsenic from Water

  • Paula G-Saiz
  • , Bárbara Gonzalez Navarrete
  • , Subhajit Dutta
  • , Elvira Vidal Martín
  • , Ander Reizabal
  • , Itziar Oyarzabal
  • , Stefan Wuttke
  • , Senentxu Lanceros-Méndez
  • , Maibelin Rosales
  • , Andreina García
  • , Roberto Fernández de Luis

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Abstract

Despite rapid technological progress, heavy metal water pollution, and particularly arsenic contamination, remains a significant global challenge. In addition, the stabilization of trivalent arsenic as neutral arsenite (AsIII) species hinders its removal by conventional sorbents. While adsorption of anionic arsenate (AsV) species is in principle more feasible, there are only few adsorbents capable of adsorbing both forms of arsenic. In this work, we explore the potential of two well-known families of Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs), UiO-66 and MIL-125, to simultaneously adsorb and photo-oxidize arsenic species from water. Our results demonstrate that the formation of AsV ions upon light irradiation promotes the subsequent adsorption of AsIII species. Thus, we propose the combined utilization of photocatalysis and adsorption with Metal-Organic Framework photocatalysts for water remediation purposes.

Original languageEnglish
Article numbere202400592
JournalChemSusChem
Volume17
Issue number24
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Dec 20 2024
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Adsorption
  • Arsenic
  • Metal-Organic Frameworks
  • Photocatalysis
  • Water remediation

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Environmental Chemistry
  • General Chemical Engineering
  • General Materials Science
  • General Energy

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