This study presents a novel approach for the selective adsorption of high ionization potential (IP) organic pollutants in wastewater using metal-pyridine-N (M-N-C) materials, specifically Fe-N-C, Co-N-C, and Ni-N-C. These materials act as electron transfer bridges, enabling efficient electron transfer from the adsorbent surface to the pollutants, which enhances their adsorption capacity. The Fe-N-C adsorbent demonstrated exceptional performance in removing high IP pollutants, with adsorption efficiencies exceeding 70% for certain compounds. The adsorbent also showed robust resistance to various salts, reusability, and stability, making it a promising candidate for wastewater treatment. The synthesis of Fe-N-C involved a grind-assisted pyrolysis method, where dopamine hydrochloride and FeCl₃·6H₂O were mixed and heated under nitrogen atmosphere. The resulting material exhibited a blocky structure at 600°C and a fragmented folded lamellar structure at higher temperatures. The specific surface area (S_BET) of Fe-N-C increased significantly with pyrolysis temperature, reaching 434.77 m²/g at 700°C. However, at higher temperatures, the specific surface area slightly decreased, indicating a risk of framework collapse. The adsorption performance of M-N-C was evaluated for 10 organic pollutants with IP values ranging from 6.8 to 10. Pollutants with electron-withdrawing groups, such as nitro groups, showed higher adsorption efficiency compared to those with electron-donating groups. The adsorption capacity of M-N-C increased with the IP of the pollutants, demonstrating a strong correlation between IP and adsorption efficiency. The adsorption process was influenced by factors such as pH, with optimal performance observed at pH 5. The adsorption mechanism involved both physical and chemical interactions, with chemisorption playing a key role in the adsorption of high IP pollutants. The study also investigated the stability and practicability of the adsorbent. Desorption experiments showed that Fe-N-C could be effectively regenerated using various solvents, with desorption efficiencies ranging from 19.09% to 82.35%. Long-term degradation experiments demonstrated the adsorbent's ability to remove pollutants over multiple cycles. The adsorbent was also tested in real wastewater conditions, showing excellent performance in removing various pollutants, including emerging contaminants like BTR and BPSIP. The study highlights the importance of electron transfer in the adsorption of high IP pollutants and provides a new strategy for the design of carbon-based materials with exceptional adsorption performance. The findings have significant implications for the development of advanced wastewater treatment technologies.This study presents a novel approach for the selective adsorption of high ionization potential (IP) organic pollutants in wastewater using metal-pyridine-N (M-N-C) materials, specifically Fe-N-C, Co-N-C, and Ni-N-C. These materials act as electron transfer bridges, enabling efficient electron transfer from the adsorbent surface to the pollutants, which enhances their adsorption capacity. The Fe-N-C adsorbent demonstrated exceptional performance in removing high IP pollutants, with adsorption efficiencies exceeding 70% for certain compounds. The adsorbent also showed robust resistance to various salts, reusability, and stability, making it a promising candidate for wastewater treatment. The synthesis of Fe-N-C involved a grind-assisted pyrolysis method, where dopamine hydrochloride and FeCl₃·6H₂O were mixed and heated under nitrogen atmosphere. The resulting material exhibited a blocky structure at 600°C and a fragmented folded lamellar structure at higher temperatures. The specific surface area (S_BET) of Fe-N-C increased significantly with pyrolysis temperature, reaching 434.77 m²/g at 700°C. However, at higher temperatures, the specific surface area slightly decreased, indicating a risk of framework collapse. The adsorption performance of M-N-C was evaluated for 10 organic pollutants with IP values ranging from 6.8 to 10. Pollutants with electron-withdrawing groups, such as nitro groups, showed higher adsorption efficiency compared to those with electron-donating groups. The adsorption capacity of M-N-C increased with the IP of the pollutants, demonstrating a strong correlation between IP and adsorption efficiency. The adsorption process was influenced by factors such as pH, with optimal performance observed at pH 5. The adsorption mechanism involved both physical and chemical interactions, with chemisorption playing a key role in the adsorption of high IP pollutants. The study also investigated the stability and practicability of the adsorbent. Desorption experiments showed that Fe-N-C could be effectively regenerated using various solvents, with desorption efficiencies ranging from 19.09% to 82.35%. Long-term degradation experiments demonstrated the adsorbent's ability to remove pollutants over multiple cycles. The adsorbent was also tested in real wastewater conditions, showing excellent performance in removing various pollutants, including emerging contaminants like BTR and BPSIP. The study highlights the importance of electron transfer in the adsorption of high IP pollutants and provides a new strategy for the design of carbon-based materials with exceptional adsorption performance. The findings have significant implications for the development of advanced wastewater treatment technologies.