Impact of carbon content on the adsorptive performance of Zr-MOF composites for diclofenac sodium removal.

ABSTRACT: Efficient removal of pharmaceutical pollutants such as diclofenac sodium (DCF) from water is essential for reducing environmental contamination. This study explores the effect of biomass-derived carbon content on UiO-66-NH₂-based Zr-MOF composites for DCF removal, using a simple one-pot synthesis. The work introduces a sustainable and low-cost strategy by valorizing industrial waste wood into functional carbon. Structural and surface characterization (XRD, SEM, TEM, FTIR, and XPS) confirmed successful integration of carbon into the MOF framework. Adsorption experiments revealed that composites with 10-20% carbon content offered the best performance, with Zr-MOF@C-10% achieving the highest adsorption capacity (q _m = 385 mg g^-1), particularly at DCF co

SUBMITTER: Hegazy S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12557715 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature