Application of Metal-Organic Frameworks in Adsorptive Removal of Organic Contaminants from Water, Fuel and Air

Currently, our environment is contaminated with various toxic substances. Removal of such hazardous materials from water, air and fuel is important for sustainability. In this minireview, adsorptive removal of organic substances, by using metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), for our safe environment will be discussed. For example, removal of (i) pharmaceuticals/personal care products, pesticides, and dyes from water; (ii) S- or N-containing compounds from liquid fuel; and (iii) volatile organic compounds from air will be summarized. Moreover, plausible mechanisms to explain the observation will also be discussed. Finally, prospects in the field will be suggested for further research and development.

Automated summary

The environment is currently contaminated with various toxic substances, making the removal of hazardous materials crucial for sustainability. The use of metal-organic frameworks for adsorptive removal of organic substances has shown to be effective for water, air, and fuel. Prospects for further research and development have been suggested in this field.