Metal organic framework composites as adsorbents: Synergistic effect for water purification

The applications of metal organic framework (MOF) composites in water purification field have attracted extensive attention. Researchers aim to design multi-component MOF composites that possess the supe-riority of single components, and mitigate the shortage of MOFs and functional materials via their inte-gration. In this review, we focus on the discussion of the advanced multifunctional MOF composite adsorbents (2017 to present). The adsorption properties of various MOF composites are evaluated, and the interaction mechanisms between MOFs and functional components are also systematically analyzed. Finally, we present our personal views on the opportunities and challenges of future researches, hoping to inspire more researchers to participate in this fascinating area. (c) 2022 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.