Topic of Research Seminar: Design and synthesis of LDH derived MOF composite for water treatment

Abstract: The growing concerns about environmental pollution, particularly water pollution, are causing an increasing alarm in modern society. Organic dyes are common pigments for coloring materials, such as plastic, rubber, paper, and textiles. However, their usage contributes significantly to dye pollution, a primary contaminant discharged into water bodies, such as rivers and lakes, by the printing and textile industries. The environmental impact of dye pollution is concerning due to the harmful nature of many organic dyes. They show potential threats to human health, and they are often teratogenic and carcinogenic. One promising approach to address this issue involves engineering existing materials to enhance their effectiveness. A one step solvothermal reconstruction approach was used to build an eco-friendly LDH@ MOF composite. This material shows the potential to increase the adsorption capabilities of nanoporous LDH materials by incorporating organic ligands and integrating meso-/microporosity through MOF formation on their surfaces. Furthermore, their kinetic, isothermal, and thermodynamic studies elucidated the adsorption behavior of this composite material. Additionally, the as-synthesized adsorbent should be regenerated. This method holds promise for the synthesis of novel and highly effective materials to combat water pollution, laying the groundwork for potential advancements in diverse applications.

Subject Field of Topic: Inorganic Chemistry

Name of Speaker: Ghulam Murtaza

Professorial Rank of Speaker: PhD Scholar (Chemistry Dpt.) SNS – NUST

Email of Speaker: [email protected]

Affiliation of Speaker: School of Natural Sciences (SNS) – NUST

Date and Venue: (Thursday) 16 May 2024, 14:00 hrs, at CR #205 (New SNS Building), School of Natural Sciences (SNS), NUST Islamabad