“…The existence of sulfur compounds in fuels as environmental pollutants is a major concern owing to their SO x emissions, which not only leads to acid rain pollution but also is harmful to human health. , As a well-applied industrial desulfurization technology, hydrodesulfurization is effective only for mercaptans, thioethers, disulfides, and so forth and is almost ineffective for thiophenic sulfur compounds (TSCs). , Therefore, the deep removal of TSCs from fuels is urgent. − So far, some conventional adsorbents, such as activated carbons and zeolites, − have been investigated for adsorption desulfurization, which is regarded as one of the most desired methods for deep desulfurization. − For instance, the zeolites were modified by metal ions (e.g., Cu, Ni, etc. ), alkali treatment, and carbon nanotubes’ enhanced porosity by hybridization with BN to improve performance. − However, the unregulated structure and inadequate specific surface area of the above adsorbents restrict the development for further enhancing the adsorption performance. − MOFs exhibit promising applications in deep desulfurization owing to their rich porous properties, open active sites, and adjustable backbones.…”