From Metal Nodes to Sulfur Capture: Design Principles and Challenges in MOF-Based Adsorptive Desulfurization

Aleena Tariq; Abdulrahman G. Alhamzani; Mohd Zeeshan; Mohd Haaris; Mohammad Muaz; M. Shahid; Farasha Sama; Ehab A. Abdelrahman

doi:10.1039/d6dt00731g

January 1, 2026Dalton Transactions

From Metal Nodes to Sulfur Capture: Design Principles and Challenges in MOF-Based Adsorptive Desulfurization

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This research aims to address the challenges of removing stable thiophenic sulfur compounds from fuels.
Analyzed metal organic frameworks (MOFs) for their capacity to adsorb sulfur compounds.
Evaluated adsorption mechanisms for efficiency against conventional methods.
Identified design principles that enhance sulfur capture in fuel applications.
MOF-based adsorbents showed improved performance in capturing thiophenic compounds.
Highlights the limitations of traditional desulfurization methods in removing resistant aromatic sulfur molecules.

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This research demonstrates effective desulfurization in fuels, indicating promising strategies for cleaner energy.

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The persistent presence of thiophenic sulfur compounds in fuels is a major challenge for achieving ultra-deep desulfurization because conventional methods struggle to remove stable aromatic molecules like DBT, BT, and...

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