| Product Name | MIL-101(Fe) |
| Particle size | 1-3 μm |
| Specific surface area | ≥1000㎡/g |
| Pore size | 0.3~2.0 nm |
MIL-101(Fe) is a metal-organic framework (MOF) primarily composed of iron (Fe) ions coordinated with organic ligands, specifically 1,4-benzenedicarboxylic acid (BDC). This structure provides high porosity and surface area, making it suitable for various applications, including pollutant remediation and energy storage.
The framework is based on iron ions (Fe3+) which are pivotal for its structural integrity and functionality (Chen et al., 2024). The BDC ligands form a robust coordination network with the iron ions, contributing to the stability and porosity of the MOF (Liu et al., 2024).
Heavy Metal Removal: MIL-101(Fe) has been effectively utilized for the simultaneous removal of heavy metals like Pb²⁺, Cd²⁺, and Cu²⁺ from contaminated water and soil, achieving low residual concentrations (Wang et al., 2025).
Photocatalytic Degradation: It also serves as a photocatalyst for degrading crude oil in wastewater, demonstrating a remarkable 94.73% removal efficiency under optimized conditions (Wang et al., 2024).
Electrocatalysis in Batteries: The framework has been modified to create efficient electrocatalysts for rechargeable Zn-air batteries, showcasing high performance in oxygen evolution and reduction reactions (Hao et al., 2024).
Supercapacitor Electrodes: Additionally, MIL-101(Fe) composites with iron nanoparticles have been developed for supercapacitor applications, achieving a capacitance of 1305 F g⁻¹ (Mahajan et al., 2024).
While MIL-101(Fe) shows promise in these applications, challenges such as scalability and long-term stability in practical environments remain areas for further research.
MIL-101(Fe) is a metal-organic framework (MOF) consisting of iron ions (Fe³⁺) coordinated with organic ligands, specifically 1,4-benzenedicarboxylic acid (BDC), forming a robust coordination network with high porosity.
According to technical specifications, it features a particle size of 1-3 μm, a specific surface area of ≥1000㎡/g, and a pore size range of 0.3~2.0 nm.
It is effective in the simultaneous removal of heavy metals (such as Pb²⁺, Cd²⁺, and Cu²⁺) from soil and water, and acts as a photocatalyst capable of achieving a 94.73% crude oil removal efficiency in wastewater.
It can be modified into electrocatalysts for rechargeable Zn-air batteries (supporting oxygen evolution and reduction reactions) and composited with iron nanoparticles for supercapacitors, reaching a capacitance of 1305 F g⁻¹.
The primary challenges currently identified for MIL-101(Fe) in practical environments involve large-scale production scalability and maintaining long-term stability.