Fenton‐Like Catalyst Derived From Three‐Dimensional Networked Metal–Organic Frameworks for Efficient Degradation of Organics and Disinfection Against Foodborne Pathogens

ABSTRACT A novel Cd‐based MOF, {[Cd (bipd) 2 (H 2 O) 2 ](NO 3 ) 2 } n (bipd = 3,5‐bis(1‐imidazolyl)pyridine), was successfully synthesized, comprehensively characterized. Structural determination demonstrated the Cd (II) centers formed a three‐dimensional mesh‐type coordination framework with high density of exposed active sites, contributed to exceptional Fenton‐like activity, achieving 91.26% degradation of methylene blue within 10 min. Furthermore, it showed significant antibacterial performance against Gram‐positive and Gram‐negative bacteria, with minimum inhibitory concentration values as low as 8 μg/mL; molecular docking was employed to explore the potential interaction between key enzymes, which serves as a valuable reference for understanding the bacteriostatic mechanism. These findings demonstrated that the synthesized Cd‐MOF exhibited dual functionality for wastewater treatment, showing simultaneous efficacy in organic dye degradation and microbial inactivation.