Green synthesis of aluminum-based metal organic framework for the removal of azo dye Acid Black 1 from aqueous media

•Aluminum–succinic acid based metal organic framework was synthesized in water.•Al-SA MOF was used for the removal of azo dye as an adsorbent from aqueous media.•Effects of pH, contact time, initial concentration, and temperature were assessed.•The adsorption process was governed by endothermic and physicochemical mechanism.•Possible adsorption mechanisms for AB1 adsorption on Al-SA MOF were proposed.