Cobalt and zinc nanoparticles from pyrolysis of their MOF precursors exhibiting potent organophosphorus hydrolase-mimicking activities.

Cobalt and zinc nanoparticles from pyrolysis of cobalt-containing ZIF-67 and zinc-containing ZIF-90 exhibited potent organophosphorus hydrolase-mimicking activities for the hydrolysis of organophosphorus compounds within minutes at pH 9.0 and 25-40 °C. The resulting nanozymes could find potential applications in many areas such as chemical decontamination, environmental protection and defense of chemical weapons.