Hydrogen-Bonded Organic Frameworks Leveraging Lewis Basic Motifs for High-Capacity Iodine Capture

Key Points

• Efficient iodine capture was achieved using a hydrogen-bonded organic framework, emphasizing its potential for environmental applications.
• The framework incorporates pyridine nodes, which enhance its iodine affinity and recycling capabilities.
• A π-electron-enriched structure was leveraged to maximize iodine adsorption in this innovative material.
• This research indicates that these frameworks could effectively address radioactive iodine contamination in various settings.