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

TLDR: In this article, the authors discuss the adsorptive removal of organic substances by using metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) for a safe environment, including pharmaceuticals/personal care products, pesticides, and dyes from water, S- or N-containing compounds from liquid fuel, and volatile organic compounds from air.

Abstract: 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.