Abstract
Metal organic frameworks based on Copper- and cobalt-1,2,4,5-tetrabenzenecarboxylates (Cu- and Co-MOFs) were synthesized, characterized and employed in metal adsorption studies. Characterization results were obtained from scanning electron microscopy, energy dispersive x-ray, thermogravimetric analysis and x-ray diffraction spectroscopy. The morphological features of Copper- and Cobalt-MOFs showed highly crystalline material as confirmed by the SEM micrographs. EDX spectra of both Metal organic frameworks also showed the presence of C, O and OH which may facilitate in creating charges and functionalities on the surface of the Metal organic frameworks for adsorption. Thermodynamic, equilibrium and isotherm batch adsorption experiments were carried out to determine concentration, time and temperature effects. The results obtained showed that Cu-MOFs were more effective adsorbent than Co- MOFs.
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