A Comprehensive Review of Recent Advances in the Synthesis and Application of Metal-Organic Frameworks (mofs) for the Adsorptive Sequestration of Pollutants from Wastewater

•A historical perspective of MOFs as a unique adsorbent was presented.•The synthesis routes, properties and structure of MOFs were critically discussed.•Recent progress on the adsorptive sequestration of pollutants by MOFs was reviewed.•The mechanism and effect of operational factors on the performance of MOFs was also reviewed.•Challenges associated with MOFs were elucidated and and suggestions for future progress.