Defect engineering via monodentate ligands creates large-pore UiO-66-SH for ultrafast and high-capacity Hg(II) removal

Key Points

• Hg(II) removal capacity was significantly increased, enabling faster contaminant extraction.
• The modified UiO-66-SH exhibited ultrafast kinetics for Hg(II) adsorption, outperforming traditional materials.
• Defect engineering utilized monodentate ligands to create large pore structures, enhancing ligand interaction.
• This innovation in material design may enable improved methods for heavy metal remediation in environmental settings.