In-situ growth of metal-organic frameworks on cellulose nanofiber aerogels for rapid adsorption of heterocyclic aromatic amines

Heterocyclic aromatic amines (HAAs) are the main carcinogens produced during thermal processing of protein-rich foods. In this paper, a composite aerogel (TOCNF Ca ) with a stabilized dual-network structure was prepared via a template for the in-situ synthesis of UiO-66 on cellulose for the adsorption of HAAs in food. The dual-network structure of TOCNF Ca provides the composite aerogel with excellent wet strength , maintaining excellent compressive properties. With the in-situ grown UiO-66 content up to 71.89 wt%, the hierarchical porosity endowed TOCNF Ca @UiO-66 with the ability to rapidly adsorb HAAs molecules with high capacity (1.44–5.82 μmol/g). Based on excellent thermal stability , adsorption capacity and anti-interference, TOCNF Ca @UiO-66 achieved satisfactory recoveries of HAAs in the boiled marinade, which is faster and more economical than the conventional SPE method. Moreover, TOCNF Ca @UiO-66 could maintain 84.55 % of the initial adsorption capacity after 5 times of reuse.