Progress in advanced MOF-derived materials for the removal of organic and inorganic pollutants

Technology advancement has led to significant environmental pollution causing adverse effects to the environment and human health. To mitigate this, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) have gained considerable interest due to their configurable topologies and remarkable reactive sites for environmental remediation and removal of organic and inorganic pollutants. This review highlights the construction and composition of advanced MOF-derived materials, including post-treatment, direct mixing, in-situ growth, and green synthesis. Then, the application and mechanism of the MOF-derived materials for removing organic and inorganic pollutants are presented. Finally, the environmental application assessment and contribution of MOF-derived material towards the sustainable development goals of the United Nations are outlined. Overall, this review will provide useful insight into the design and synthesize of advanced MOF-derived materials for effective remediation of organic and inorganic pollutants.