Metal-organic Framework (MOF) Composites for Photodegradation of Hazardous Organic Materials

Title:Metal-organic Framework (MOF) Composites for Photodegradation of Hazardous Organic Materials

Volume: 2

Author(s): Xinxin Liu, Jiaqing Ren, Jiaqi Fang, An Pan, Nianqiao Qin, Xiaoyan Wu, Fei Ke*, Jing Zhu and Karna Ramachandraiah*

Affiliation:

• Department of Applied Chemistry and State Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Biology and Utilization, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei 230036,China

• School of Life Sciences, Department of Food Science and Biotechnology, Sejong University, Seoul 05006,Korea

Keywords: Metal-organic frameworks, porous materials, nanocomposites, photocatalytic degradation, organic pollutants, catalyst.

Abstract: Photocatalytic degradation is an energy efficient, cost-effective, and stable process that has a wide-range of application. It is considered as a promising method for the removal of organic pollutants. As a new type of porous material, Metal-organic framework (MOF) composites have been proven to be an ideal catalyst for the degradation of organic pollutants due to their small size and large specific surface area. In this review, several common preparation methods of MOF composites are evaluated: microwave synthesis, solvent-thermal method, electrochemical method and layer by layer growth method. The degradation effects of MOF composites on different organic pollutants are summarized, and the excellent photocatalytic performances of some MOF composites are demonstrated. Finally, the prospects of photocatalytic degradation of organic pollutants by MOF composites are examined, and the challenges in further development of MOF composites are discussed.

Cite this article as:

Liu Xinxin , Ren Jiaqing , Fang Jiaqi , Pan An , Qin Nianqiao, Wu Xiaoyan , Ke Fei *, Zhu Jing and Ramachandraiah Karna *, Metal-organic Framework (MOF) Composites for Photodegradation of Hazardous Organic Materials, Journal of Photocatalysis 2021; 2 (3) . https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/2665976X02666210612042825