Biomolecular coronas govern the environmental fate of metal–organic frameworks

Pankti Dhumal; Swaroop Chakraborty; Iseult Lynch

doi:10.1038/s41570-025-00789-1

Biomolecular coronas govern the environmental fate of metal–organic frameworks

Pankti Dhumal
, Swaroop Chakraborty^*
, Iseult Lynch^*

^*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Metal–organic frameworks are increasingly used in environmental technologies, whereby their biomolecular coronas determine their identity, transport, persistence and ecosystem effects. We argue that further research is needed to embed corona considerations into framework systems design and regulation, and we outline the minimal, actionable steps needed to achieve this.

Original language	English
Number of pages	3
Journal	Nature Reviews Chemistry
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1038/s41570-025-00789-1
Publication status	E-pub ahead of print - 2 Jan 2026

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Unravelling Structural and Biogeochemical Transformation of Nano-Metal Organic Framework: Impact on Ecotoxicity & Environmental Applications
Chakraborty, S. (Principal Investigator)
Natural Environment Research Council
1/03/25 → 28/02/30
Project: Research Councils
PINK - Provision of Integrated Computational Approaches for Addressing New Markets Goals for the Introduction of Safe-and-Sustainable-by-Design Chemicals and Materials
Lynch, I. (Principal Investigator), Gkoutos, G. (Co-Investigator), Slater, K. (Co-Investigator) & Karwath, A. (Co-Investigator)
UKRI Horizon Europe Underwriting Innovate UK
1/01/24 → 31/12/27
Project: Research
INSIGHT: Integrated Models for the Development and Assessment of High Impact Chemicals and Materials
Lynch, I. (Principal Investigator)
UKRI Horizon Europe Underwriting Innovate UK
1/01/24 → 31/12/27
Project: Research

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Unravelling Structural and Biogeochemical Transformation of Nano-Metal Organic Framework: Impact on Ecotoxicity & Environmental Applications

PINK - Provision of Integrated Computational Approaches for Addressing New Markets Goals for the Introduction of Safe-and-Sustainable-by-Design Chemicals and Materials

INSIGHT: Integrated Models for the Development and Assessment of High Impact Chemicals and Materials

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