Abstract
Water pollution is one of the most severe problems in the world, which puts the survival and development of human society at risk. Therefore, developing efficient and cost-effective technologies for the removal of water pollutants has become a hot topic. In this chapter, we deal with the different methods of preparation of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and their application in wastewater treatment. The modular structure with a wide variety of MOFs with different active metal sites and organic linkers must prove to be ideal adsorbents or photocatalysts for water purification. In this chapter, current approaches in the extraction and degradation of water pollutants by MOFs are highlighted.