Abstract
Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) display multi-level pores and abundant adsorption sites, which can effectively adsorb Cr(VI) from wastewater. In this paper, x-ray single crystal diffraction analysis showed that both the N atom and two carboxyl groups in L2− of [Co(L)(H2O)2]n (1) (H2L = 3, 5-pyridinedicarboxylic acid) underwent coordination reactions with Co(II) in μ3-η1:η1:η1 fashion, giving rise to the formation of a two-dimensional structure. The nano adsorbent of 1 (2D-Co-MOF-N) with a particle diameter about 100 nm was successfully prepared by cell disruption method. The optimal conditions for 2D-Co-MOF-N to adsorb Cr(VI) from wastewater were observed at pH 6.5, T = 30 °C, and a dosage of 0.10 g/L, achieving a maximum adsorption capacity of 207.93 mg/g which was better than most MOFs adsorbents. The present of Cl−, NO3–, SO42−, and PO43− in wastewater inhibited the adsorption of Cr(VI) by 2D-Co-MOF-N due to competitive adsorption. Cycling experiments showed that 2D-Co-MOF-N exhibited admirable structural and performance stability, which could be deemed as a potential candidate for the removal toxic ions from actual wastewater.
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