Synthesis, structural characterization and stability evaluation of MOFs and MOFCs used for water reclamation and soil fertilization
Work Package 1 focuses on developing advanced materials for environmental applications, including the synthesis and characterization of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and their composites (MOFCs) using eco-friendly ligands and essential plant nutrients for water reclamation and soil fertilization. These materials will be tested for stability and pollutant absorption. The project also evaluates the MOFCs’ effectiveness in removing toxic metals and organic pollutants, and their ability to release key nutrients to enhance soil fertility. Additionally, it involves creating photocatalysts for degrading recalcitrant pollutants and pathogens using non-toxic, abundant materials, with optimization and testing in real-world conditions to ensure efficiency and stability.
Work package leader: UCY
Deliverables:
Deliverable 1.1 – Synthesis of MOFs and MOF composites to serve as advanced filter materials
Deliverable 1.2 – Efficiency of the synthesized porous materials to remove pollutants and to slowly release key nutrients
Deliverable 1.3 – Synthesis of innovative photocatalysts and setup of planar configuration (photocatalytic device)
