Abstract:Abstract: Luminescent metal-organic frameworks (LMOFs) are a new type of porous materials constructed by metal ions and organic ligands. They have attracted much attention due to their efficient and reliable monitoring performance for pollutants. This paper summarized the application of LMOFs in the identification of pollutants such as anions and cations, nitro-explosives, and antibiotics, the mechanisms of recognition also were analyzed. The purpose of this paper is to provide useful reference for the design of LMOFs with more application prospects in the future.