Synthesis of copper–isonicotinate metal–organic frameworks simply by mixing solid reactants and investigation of their adsorptive properties for the removal of the fluorescein dye

The copper–isonicotinate metal–organic frameworks [Cu(INA) 2 ] (INA = isonicotinate) (MOFs) has been prepared by a highly efficient and environmentally benign technique involving mixing and heating of solid reactants without milling. The adsorption of fluorescein dye on the as-synthesised [Cu(INA) 2 ] was also investigated.