Recent advances in MOF-derived carbon-based nanomaterials for environmental applications in adsorption and catalytic degradation

Due to the rich structures and ingredients, diverse heteroatom doping, regular network hole structure, adjustable unique morphology and pore structure, large specific surface area, Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) have attracted widespread attention. However, most MOFs have poor stability and are prone to self-decompose in the water phase, which limits their use to remove environmental pollutants. Some recent studies have shown that the porous carbon materials derived from MOFs not only maintain the original structure and morphology, but also get excellent stability in water. Considering these advantages, the carbon materials derived from MOFs represent great potential and high performance as adsorbents and catalysts. So far, MOF-derived carbon-based nanomaterials have been used in the field of environmental adsorption and degradation. In this review, we summarize the classification and morphology control of MOF-derived carbon-based nanomaterials, and then focusing on their application of adsorption, electrocatalytic, photocatalytic and advanced oxidative degradation in the environment field for the first time. Finally, we give our own views on the future development of carbon materials derived from MOFs in the environmental field.