MOF (IMAGE) Rice University Caption By introducing defects into the structure of a metal-organic framework, or MOF, Rice University researchers found they could increase the amount of toxic pollutants called perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS) that the MOF could hold, as well as the speed with which it could adsorb them from heavily polluted industrial wastewater. Credit Chelsea Clark/Rice University Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.