Application of Superhydrophobic and Functional MOFs

The organic backbone of MOF could be functionalized in various ways to optimize the chemical as well as its physical properties. The fluorinated compound being hydrophobic could be incorporated into the 3D network of MOF by a fluorinated organic linker to get a superhydrophobic MOF. The superhydrophobic property could also be achieved by replacing fluorinated linkers with a long chain hydrocarbon-based linker. The main aim of my research work to use these superhydrophobic MOFs for the preparation of robust composite materials for the application of oil-water separation, emulsion separation, and self-cleaning properties and to develop anti-fouling materials. I am also working in the field of chemosensors for the selective detection of various analytes from drinking water with the help of functionalized MOFs.