Flexible and Porous Nanocellulose Aerogels with High Loadings of Metal–Organic‐Framework Particles for Separations Applications

Flexible and porous aerogels are obtained by combining functional metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) and structural cellulose nanocrystals via a straightforward water-based sol–gel process, followed by freeze-drying. The aerogels have a hierarchical porous structure with controllable MOF loading up to 50 wt%. These hybrid materials can be used as absorbents for water purification. As a service to our authors and readers, this journal provides supporting information supplied by the authors. Such materials are peer reviewed and may be re-organized for online delivery, but are not copy-edited or typeset. Technical support issues arising from supporting information (other than missing files) should be addressed to the authors. Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article.