reviewNanoscale AdvancesJan 1, 2023GOLD OA

A review of metal–organic framework (MOF) materials as an effective photocatalyst for degradation of organic pollutants

Singapore University of Technology and Design · China Three Gorges University · +1 more institution

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Abstract

Water plays a vital role in all aspects of life. Recently, water pollution has increased exponentially due to various organic and inorganic pollutants. Organic pollutants are hard to degrade; therefore, cost-effective and sustainable approaches are needed to degrade these pollutants. Organic dyes are the major source of organic pollutants from coloring industries. The photoactive metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) offer an ultimate strategy for constructing photocatalysts to degrade pollutants present in wastewater. Therefore, tuning the metal ions/clusters and organic ligands for the better photocatalytic activity of MOFs is a tremendous approach for wastewater treatment. This review comprehensively reports…

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Keywords
  • Pollutant
  • Photocatalysis
  • Metal-organic framework
  • Degradation (telecommunications)
  • Materials science
  • Environmental science
  • Environmental chemistry
  • Waste management
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Clean water and sanitation
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