Tailoring Stimuli-responsive Ultra-Porous Nanocomposite for Release of Gas on Demand

The need to protect and care for the environment has led to the development of interesting and unique materials capable of reducing the level of carbon dioxide emissions from industries and coal mines. One class of such materials, that act like a sponge when exposed to carbon dioxide and methane are known as metal organic frameworks (MOFs). A teaspoon of these MOFs is capable of mopping a football field volume equivalent of CO2. Despite this huge capacity, it is very difficult to remove the adsorbed gas from these materials. This thesis investigated the use of heat generating magnetic nanoparticles in removing the adsorbed gas effectively and efficiently.