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University of Oslo-66: A Versatile Zr-Based MOF for Water Purification Through Adsorption and Photocatalysis

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) have garnered significant attention for water purification in recent years. In particular, UiO-66 (a member of the UiO-MOF family, developed at the University of Oslo) has emerged as a promising water purification material. UiO-66 exhibits excellent adsorption through electrostatic interaction, π–π stacking and Lewis acid–base coordination mechanisms. The photocatalytic degradation property was enhanced through metal doping, composite with semiconductor materials, defect engineering, etc., and the removal efficiency of pollutants was significantly improved. This review systematically describes the structure of UiO-66 and the synthesis methods of UiO-66, including solvothermal, microwave-assisted, mechanized and electrochemical methods, as well as the application of UiO-66 in the adsorption and photocatalytic degradation of various pollutants.

Source: Processes

DOI: 10.3390/pr13041133