Effective removal of 2,4,6-trinitrophenol over hexagonal metal–organic framework NH2-MIL-88B(Fe)

A nanostructured organic–inorganic framework, hexagonal NH 2 -MIL-88B, has been prepared through a facile one-pot reflux reaction and then it was characterized using various techniques. The as-prepared sample with high specific surface area (414 m 2 g −1 ) showed excellent adsorption for 2,4,6-trinitrophenol (TNP) in the liquid phase. Detailed studies of the adsorption kinetics, adsorption mechanism, adsorption isotherm, activation energy and various thermodynamic parameters were conducted. The adsorption mechanism of NH 2 -MIL-88B for TNP may be ascribed to hydrogen bond interaction, and the complexation between ─OH in TNP and unsaturated Fe(III) on the surface of NH 2 -MIL-88B. The maximum adsorption capacity of NH 2 -MIL-88B for TNP based on the Langmuir isotherm was 163.66 mg g −1 . The as-prepared NH 2 -MIL-88B adsorbent seems to be a promising material in practice for TNP removal from aqueous solution.