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MIL Series in MOFs for the Removal of Emerging Contaminants: Application and Mechanisms
Summary
This review examined MIL-series metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) as adsorbents for removing emerging contaminants including microplastics, pharmaceuticals, and heavy metals from water. MIL-MOFs showed high surface area and tunable chemistry that enable effective contaminant capture, and the review assessed their stability and scalability for practical water treatment applications.
In global economic integration and rapid urbanization, the equilibrium between resource utilization efficiency and ecological preservation is confronted with significant challenges. Emerging contaminants have further exacerbated environmental pressures and posed threats to the ecosystem and human health. Metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) have emerged as a prominent area of research in ecological remediation, owing to their distinctive porous configuration, substantial specific surface area, and exceptional chemical stability. The Materials Institute Lavoisier (MIL) series (e.g., MIL-53, MIL-88, MIL-100, MIL-101, and MIL-125) has been shown to effectively promote the separation and migration of photogenerated carriers and significantly enhance the degradation of organic contaminants. This property renders it highly promising for the photocatalytic degradation of emerging contaminants. This paper provides a concise overview of the classification, synthesis methods, modification strategies, and application effects of MIL series MOFs in the removal of emerging contaminants. The advantages and limitations of MIL series MOFs in environmental remediation are further analyzed. Particularly, we offer insights and support for innovative strategies in the treatment of emerging contaminants, including POPs, PPCPs, VOCs, and microplastics, contributing to technological innovation and development in environmental remediation. Future development of MOFs includes the optimization of the performance of the MILs, reducing the high synthesis costs of MILs, applying MILs in real-environment scenarios, and accurate detection of degradation products of environmental pollutants.
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