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A central focus of our research is the design of high-surface-area porous polymers derived from biomass feedstocks, particularly β-cyclodextrin, for the rapid and selective removal of contaminants from water. By crosslinking β-cyclodextrin with rigid monomers, we create permanently mesoporous polymer networks with adsorption kinetics that far surpass conventional activated carbons. These materials are synthesized from cost-effective monomers and are regenerated by simple solvent washing.

A central focus of our research is the design of high-surface-area porous polymers derived from biomass feedstocks, particularly β-cyclodextrin, for the rapid and selective removal of contaminants from water. By crosslinking β-cyclodextrin with rigid monomers, we create permanently mesoporous polymer networks with adsorption kinetics that far surpass conventional activated carbons. These materials are synthesized from cost-effective monomers and are regenerated by simple solvent washing.