Porous organic polymers filter toxins from the air
In a search for the next generation of filtration materials, for use in devices such as gas masks, a group of US scientists has synthesised a series of porous organic polymers (POPs) bearing metal-catecholate groups. By changing the molecular building blocks the researchers were able to tailor the materials to hydrogen bond to, and consequently remove, different toxins, such as ammonia.
POPs are very similar in nature to metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) but do not suffer from such instability, particularly towards water, making them ideal for use as filters in real-word environme
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Chemical synthesis is at the heart of modern chemistry and enables the targeted production of molecules with specific properties. By combining starting materials in defined reaction conditions, chemists can create a wide range of compounds, from simple molecules to complex active ingredients.
Topic world Synthesis
Chemical synthesis is at the heart of modern chemistry and enables the targeted production of molecules with specific properties. By combining starting materials in defined reaction conditions, chemists can create a wide range of compounds, from simple molecules to complex active ingredients.