Innovative Metal–Organic Frameworks for Advanced VOC Capture and Environmental Air Purification.

Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are a major class of air pollutants emitted by industrial processes, fuels, solvents, and everyday materials, and they play a significant role in degrading environmental quality and human health. Many VOCs, such as benzene, toluene, and formaldehyde, are toxic, carcinogenic, and contribute to the formation of ground‑level ozone and secondary organic aerosols, which drive smog and climate‑relevant atmospheric chemistry. Because VOCs are often emitted at low concentrations but are highly reactive, effective adsorption technologies are essential for capturing them before they enter the atmosphere. This project involves synthesizing and characterizing candidate MOFs, evaluating their adsorption capacity and kinetics under realistic conditions, and assessing regeneration performance to determine long‑term stability. Such a study aims to establish structure–property relationships that guide the development of next‑generation adsorbents for indoor air purification, industrial emission control, or environmental remediation.