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ArticleNature communications2024

Cationic covalent organic framework for the fluorescent sensing and cooperative adsorption of perfluorooctanoic acid.

Asmaa Jrad, Gobinda Das, Nour Alkhatib, Thirumurugan Prakasam, Farah Benyettou, Sabu Varghese, Felipe Gándara, Mark Olson, Serdal Kirmizialtin, Ali Trabolsi

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Article in Nature communications, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 18 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

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10 authors.

Asmaa Jrad *NYUAD Water Research Center, New York University Abu Dhabi, P.O. Box 129188, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Gobinda Das *Chemistry Program, New York University Abu Dhabi, P.O. Box 129188, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Nour AlkhatibChemistry Program, New York University Abu Dhabi, P.O. Box 129188, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Thirumurugan PrakasamChemistry Program, New York University Abu Dhabi, P.O. Box 129188, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Farah BenyettouChemistry Program, New York University Abu Dhabi, P.O. Box 129188, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Sabu VargheseCore Technologies Platform, New York University Abu Dhabi, P.O. Box 129188, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Felipe GándaraInstituto de Ciencia de Materiales de Madrid-CSIC, C. Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz 3, 28049, Madrid, Spain.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-1671-6260
Mark OlsonDepartment of Physical and Environmental Sciences, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, 6300 Ocean Dr., Corpus Christi, TX, 78412, USA.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-0398-5063
Serdal KirmizialtinChemistry Program, New York University Abu Dhabi, P.O. Box 129188, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. serdal@nyu.edu.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-8380-5725
Ali TrabolsiNYUAD Water Research Center, New York University Abu Dhabi, P.O. Box 129188, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. ali.trabolsi@nyu.edu.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-7494-7887

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The contamination of water by per- and polyfluorinated substances (PFAS) is a pressing global issue due to their harmful effects on health and the environment. This study explores a cationic covalent organic framework (COF), TG-PD COF, for the efficient detection and removal of perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) from water. Synthesized via a simple sonochemical method, TG-PD COF shows remarkable selectivity and sensitivity to PFOA, with a detection limit as low as 1.8 µg·L⁻¹. It achieves significant PFOA adsorption exceeding 2600 mg·g⁻¹ within seconds over several cycles in batch mode and complete removal at environmentally relevant concentrations in column adsorption. Results reveal unique adsorption behavior characterized by two phases, leveraging PFOA aggregation through hydrophobic interactions. Computer simulations elucidate the mechanisms underlying TG-PD COF's sensing, adsorption, and charge transfer dynamics. Our findings position this COF design strategy as a promising solution for combating PFAS contamination in water bodies worldwide.

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PMCPMC11612209

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