Advancing wastewater treatment with green and scalable metal–organic frameworks: from synthetic strategies to real-world deployment
Austine Ofondu Chinomso Iroegbu, Moipone Linda Lethabane, Emmanuel Rotimi Sadiku, Reinout Meijboom, Shanganyane Percy Hlangothi
Abstract
The escalating global water crisis demands innovative solutions. This review highlights the transformative role of metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) in wastewater treatment, integrating green, scalable synthesis (e.g., mechanochemistry, continuous-flow, supercritical fluid methods) with advanced functionalization. It covers diverse pollutants, performance in real matrices, removal mechanisms, and practical deployment platforms. Key challenges and future directions are discussed, offering a roadmap toward sustainable, industrial-scale MOF applications for water purification.
Topics & Concepts
Software deploymentMetal-organic frameworkScalabilityWastewaterSewage treatmentEnvironmental scienceWaste managementBiochemical engineeringComputer scienceEnvironmental engineeringEngineeringChemistrySoftware engineeringAdsorptionOrganic chemistryDatabaseMetal-Organic Frameworks: Synthesis and ApplicationsMembrane Separation TechnologiesCovalent Organic Framework Applications