A V-shaped small molecule-based crystalline nonporous supramolecular organic framework for capturing benzene-based contaminants.

A V-shaped small molecule based on 1,10-phenanthroline is synthesized by the Suzuki-Miyaura reaction. This molecule can self-assemble into a 3D nonporous supramolecular organic framework in the crystalline form. Using this crystal material the adsorption of benzene-based pollutants can be achieved.