Self-Healing Hyper-Cross-Linked Metal-Organic Polyhedra (HCMOPs) Membranes with Antimicrobial Activity and Highly Selective Separation Properties

J Am Chem Soc. 2019 Jul 31;141(30):12064-12070. doi: 10.1021/jacs.9b05155. Epub 2019 Jul 18.

Abstract

Fabrication of hybrid membranes composed of porous materials embedded in polymer matrices is a subject of topical interest. Herein, we introduce a new class of hybrid membranes: hyper-cross-linked metal-organic polyhedra (HCMOPs). These membranes are based upon soluble MOPs that can serve as high-connectivity nodes in hyper-cross-linked polymer networks. HCMOPs spontaneously form macro-scale, defect-free, freestanding membranes, and, thanks to the covalent cross-linking of MOPs, the resulting membranes possess multiple functionalities: strong water permeability; self-healing ability; antimicrobial activity; and better separation and mechanical performance than pristine polyimine membranes. This study introduces a new concept for the design and fabrication of multifunctional membranes and also broadens the applications of MOPs.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / chemistry
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / pharmacology*
  • Antifungal Agents / chemistry
  • Antifungal Agents / pharmacology*
  • Cryptococcus neoformans / drug effects
  • Dose-Response Relationship, Drug
  • Escherichia coli / drug effects
  • Imines / chemistry
  • Imines / pharmacology*
  • Metal-Organic Frameworks / chemistry
  • Metal-Organic Frameworks / pharmacology*
  • Microbial Sensitivity Tests
  • Polymers / chemistry
  • Polymers / pharmacology*
  • Saccharomyces cerevisiae / drug effects
  • Staphylococcus aureus / drug effects

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Antifungal Agents
  • Imines
  • Metal-Organic Frameworks
  • Polymers