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 preconcentration 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 preconcentration 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.