Metal-organic framework nanosheets (MONs) a breakthrough in separation and pre-concentration technique: A review

Metal-organic framework nanosheets (MONs) represent a significant advancement in the separation and pre-concentration process. MONs are an emerging class of two-dimensional (2D) nanomaterials exhibiting extra large surface area, tunable porosity, and diverse functionality making them ideal candidate for a wide range of applications in separation sciences. MONs play a crucial role in the development of several technologies that tackle the climate emergency, such as CO₂ collection, hydrogen generation, purification of contaminated water, and separation and pre-concentration processes, outperforming traditional materials. Their extraordinary capability to capture and pre-concentrate targeted analytes from complex matrices has paved the way for highly efficient and sensitive analytical methods. This review focuses on recent development in MON-based materials and emphasizing their role in improving separation processes.

This review covers the overview of MONs and highlighting their applications in the separation and pre-concentration process of organic and inorganic analytes. Furthermore, the challenges and future directions in the practical implementation of the MONs are addressed. By describing a comprehensive overview of the current scenario of MON's research. This review highlights the impact of MONs on separation and pre-concentration methods, setting the stage for future innovations in analytical chemistry.