A Bifunctional Metal Organic Framework

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is a leading cause of infant mortality, contributing to 41% of infant deaths in the USA, and 23% and 21% in South Africa and Egypt, respectively. This research presents an eco-friendly method for capturing CO2, NO2 and Inorganic Nano Particles (INPs), major contributors to SIDS. It focuses on a modified Metal-Organic Framework (MOF) composite, particularly Cu-BTC (HKUST-1), for CO2 and NO2 capture. Doping Cu-BTC with Graphene oxide (GO) and nano magnetite, synthesised via the modified Hummer method, enhances this capture and makes it able to adsorb INPs. The composite, integrated into cotton textiles, forms a curtain around infants during sleep, reducing SIDS risk. Capture tests show 12.5 times greater efficiency than controls, with significant INP reduction.