Published December 29, 2021 | Version v1
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Metal–organic frameworks and their derived materials in water purification

  • 1. Department of Analytical Chemistry, Physical Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Alcalá, Alcalá de Henares, E-28871 Madrid, Spain
  • 2. Department of Organic and Inorganic Chemistry, Instituto de Investigación en Química "Andrés M. del Río" (IQAR), Universidad de Alcalá, Campus Universitario, 28805, Alcalá de Henares, Madrid, Spain

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Abstract

Water pollution is a global problem that affects sustainable development. Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) have recently attracted great attention in water purification due to their high crystallinity, exceptional large surface area, ultra high porosity, availability of accessible active sites, surface functionality and accessible structural tunability. The present chapter highlights the recent advances in the use of MOFs and their derivatives for the efficient removal of contaminants in wastewater. In particular, photocatalysis, sulfate radical-based advanced oxidation process (SR-AOPs), heavy metals and organic pollutants removal, and MOFs-mixed matrix membranes (MOF-MMMs) strategies are detailed in the discussion. This chapter further provides an overview on the synthesis, components, and secondary building units of MOFs together with MOF-derived materials. The mechanisms of the interaction between these frameworks and the contaminants are also summarized.

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