The persulfate activation-based advanced
oxidation process
(PS-AOP)
is an important technology in wastewater purification. Using metal–organic
frameworks (MOFs) as heterogeneous catalysts in the PS-AOP showed
good application potential. Considering the intrinsic advantages and
disadvantages of MOF materials, combining MOFs with other functional
materials has also shown excellent PS activation performance and even
achieves certain functional expansion. This Review introduces the
classification of MOFs and MOF-based composites and the latest progress
of their application in PS-AOP systems. The relevant activation/degradation
mechanisms are summarized and discussed. Moreover, the importance
of catalyst-related interfacial interaction for developing and optimizing
advanced oxidation systems is emphasized. Then, the interference behavior
of environmental parameters on the interfacial reaction is analyzed.
Specifically, the initial solution pH and coexisting inorganic anions
may hinder the interfacial reaction process via the consumption of
reactive oxygen species, affecting the activation/degradation process.
This Review aims to explore and summarize the interfacial mechanism
of MOF-based catalysts in the activation of PS. Hopefully, it will
inspire researchers to develop new AOP strategies with more application
prospects.