in-situ<\/em>\u00a0loading method.<\/p>\nA large number of ZIF-8 particles were grown on the PDA coating. ZIF-8 is a metal-organic framework, a class of porous materials that are versatile in their structural and chemical tunability. Metal-organic frameworks exhibit good potential for the application of gas adsorption and air filtration. The abundant pores in the composite sponge provide good air flow, and the ZIF-8 particles enhance the sponge\u2019s filtration performance.<\/p>\n
The team tested the new filter under the conditions required for use in filtering vehicle exhausts. Because the sponge was able to be easily shaped and had structural stability, it could be used in different scenarios as needed. In the vehicle exhaust tests, which simulated the pollution emitted by vehicles during normal operation, the composite sponge achieved over 99% efficiency in removing particulate matter.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis study provides a new idea for designing 3D high-performance air filters that can adapt to harsh environments,\u201d said Yuekun Lai, a professor at Fuzhou University. Because the composite sponge has good structural stability and can also be easily shaped, it is suitable for use in applications ranging from automobile exhausts, industrial chimneys, and kitchen fans.<\/p>\n
\u201cIn the next step, our research team will explore gas filters that can adapt to higher temperatures, as well as ways to treat certain components of air pollutants, not just particulate matter filtration,\u201d\u00a0Lai concluded.<\/p>\n
This further development will allow the researchers to expand the applications scenarios of gas filters, and improve the potential for practical applications. Lai explained: \u201cOur ultimate goal is to achieve a gas filter that can be used in a variety of environments, and a high-efficiency filter material with a variety of functions.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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