A biomimetic cellulose-based composite material that incorporates the antimicrobial metal-organic framework HKUST-1
Category of Work
Article
Publication Title
Journal of Applied Polymer Science
Abstract
The synthesis and characterization of a biomimetic composite material composed of cellulose acetate embedded with a copper-based metal-organic framework, MOF-199 (HKUST-1), is reported and has been investigated for use as an adsorbent material in water remediation. Incorporation of MOF-199 into cellulose acetate enhances the stability of the metal-organic framework in water allowing for a flexible and tunable polymeric material. The adsorption of methylene blue to the cellulose-MOF199 composite was tracked spectroscopically over time and is best described by a mixed Langmuir–Freundlich isotherm adsorption model. The total remediation of methylene blue to the cellulose-MOF199 composite is comparable to that of pure cellulose, however, it is shown herein that incorporation of MOF-199 into cellulose acetate inhibits the growth of the Gram-negative bacterium Escherichia coli.
DOI
doi.org/10.1002/app.46978
Publication Date
8-6-2018
Recommended Citation
Rickhoff, Thomas A.; Sullivan, Erin; Werth, L. K.; Kissel, Daniel S.; and Keleher, Jason J., "A biomimetic cellulose-based composite material that incorporates the antimicrobial metal-organic framework HKUST-1" (2018). Chemistry Department Faculty Articles. 55.
https://digitalcommons.lewisu.edu/chemistry_facpubs/55
