Metal−Organic Frameworks for Water Decontamination and Reuse: A Dig at Heavy Metal Ions and Organic Toxins
Niharika Singh, Ankita Dhillon, Meena Nemiwal, Dinesh Kumar
Abstract
The deterioration of surface and groundwater by several pollutants is a severe global issue. Excess of these impurities inflicts violent health hazards for humans and other conscious beings via bioaccumulation ahead in the food chain. Thus, steps must be pursued accordingly to lessen pollutants’ proportion to permissible water limits. This chapter glares at metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), which have been newly cultivated and researched for their potential utility in water decontamination and reuse. We deliver an outline of the present-day potential and fundamental properties of MOFs employed in serving this purpose. A brief follow–on has been carried out regarding the three main strategies for using steps to regulate water contamination. Firstly, MOFs as decontaminating (both heavy metals and organic) agents, secondly as MOFs modified membranes for the infiltration of hazardous materials. Lastly, the research gaps along with the future directions have been proposed for appropriate new experimental design.