Abstract
Metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) with long-term stability and reversible high water uptake properties can be ideal candidates for water harvesting and indoor humidity control. Now, a mesoporous and highly stable MOF, BIT-66 is presented that has indoor humidity control capability and a photocatalytic bacteriostatic effect. BIT-66 (V3(O)3(H2O)(BTB)2), possesses prominent moisture tunability in the range of 45–60 % RH and a water uptake and working capacity of 71 and 55 wt %, respectively, showing good recyclability and excellent performance in water adsorption–desorption cycles. Importantly, this MOF demonstrates a unique photocatalytic bacteriostatic behavior under visible light, which can effectively ameliorate the bacteria and/or mold breeding problem in water adsorbing materials.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 3905-3909 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Angewandte Chemie - International Edition |
Volume | 59 |
Issue number | 10 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2 Mar 2020 |
Keywords
- indoor humidity control
- photocatalytic bacteriostasis
- vanadium
- water sorption
- water-stable MOFs