Mesosilica materials and organic pollutant adsorption: part B removal from aqueous solution

This tutorial review will focus on the removal of organic pollutants from the aqueous phase by mesoporous silica. After a brief discussion about mesosilica formation (MCM-41 and SBA-15) and silica surface modification, the review will focus on the use of mesosilica for the removal of (i) organic compounds, (ii) organic dyes, or (iii) pharmaceuticals from aqueous solutions. This tutorial review will focus on the removal of organic pollutants from the aqueous phase by mesoporous silica.