MOF-76 exhibits not only high sensitivity for the detection of U(vi), but also high adsorption capacity of 298 mg g⁻¹ at a low pH value of ∼3.0. Furthermore, the high selectivity for uranium adsorption over a series of competing metal ions is also illustrated.

Fe₃O₄@ZIF-8 nanoparticles with outstanding UO₂²⁺ adsorption capacity and selectivity for lanthanide ions could be simply separated by magnet from a solution containing lanthanide ions.

A series of LnCu–polyoxometalates (POMs) were used for dye-wastewater treatment with rapid (within 1 min) and large-scale adsorption (up to 391.3 mg g⁻¹) as well as excellent selective separation of cationic dyes. Furthermore, the adsorbed dyes can be easily desorbed, and the POMs still work very efficiently even after three cycles.

A microporous Cu-MOF with optimized open metal sites and pore space was constructed based on a designed bent ligand; it exhibits high-capacity multiple gas storage under atmospheric pressure and efficient catalytic activity for chemical fixation of CO₂ under mild conditions.