Green Synthesis of Zn-EDTA Metal-Organic Frameworks for Enhanced CO₂ Capture: A Sustainable Approach to Carbon Sequestration
摘要
This work explores the green synthesis of ZnO nanoparticles and their subsequent use as the zinc source for constructing Zn-EDTA metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) aimed at efficient CO₂ capture. The objective is to evaluate the adsorption capacity of the resulting MOFs and optimize their structure to enhance carbon sequestration. The Zn-EDTA MOFs were synthesized via a reflux-assisted coordination process using ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) as a ligand. X-ray diffraction (XRD) confirmed the crystalline structure, while Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) identified key functional groups, verifying Zn–EDTA coordination. Nitrogen adsorption–desorption analysis (BET) revealed a surface area of 885 m²/g, a pore volume of 0.41 cm³/g, and an average pore diameter of 8.58 Å, supporting the material’s porosity and gas adsorption potential. CO₂ uptake tests showed a capture capacity of 164.58 mL/g, highlighting the promise of this green-synthesized MOF for sustainable carbon capture applications.