The breakthrough material ZIF-8, composed of zinc ions and 2-methylimidazolate linkers, exemplifies the unique properties of ZIFs. ZIF-8 demonstrated exceptional chemical and thermal stability, coupled with a highly selective pore system, making it suitable for demanding applications like carbon dioxide capture and hydrocarbon separation. [11]

Dec 1, 2021 · Various synthesis methods, characterizations and applications of ZIF-8 are cited. Gate opening pressure is a specific characteristic of ZIF-8 based materials. Gate opening mechanism is systematically discussed basing on statistical physics. ZIF-8 will be applied to more fields by further research.

Oct 27, 2021 · ZIF-8 acts as a protective host for enzymes, proteins, and drugs from degradation induced due to temperature, solvents, and proteolytic agents. The first part of the review discussed the structure, chemistry, and bioinspiration of ZIF-8. The second part reviewed the biomedical applications of ZIF-8.

Feb 14, 2025 · Here, a zeolite imidazolate framework-8 (ZIF-8) that encapsulates mitoxantrone (MIT), an immune cell death (ICD)-inducing chemotherapeutic agent (MIT@ZIF-8), is synthesized using a one-pot aqueous-phase process.

Feb 9, 2022 · Work presented here shows how the synthesis of ZIF-8 can be tracked by a range of methods including X-ray diffraction, thermo gravimetric analysis and inelastic neutron scattering – which offer...

Mar 11, 2025 · Explore the stability, synthesis methods, and drug delivery potential of ZIF-8, a versatile metal-organic framework with applications in biomedical research.

Apr 1, 2025 · Zeolitic imidazolate frameworks-8 (ZIF-8) are a particular kind of ZIFs that are produced when 2-methylimidazole coordinates Zn 2+ to form a framework with 3.4 Å apertures and 11.6 Å pore size. ZIF-8 surface and high porosity provide outstanding chemical and …

3 days ago · The ZnO nanorods were synthesized by water bath and violently stirred at 50°C and 4 h as the optimal reaction time, in which ZIF-8 was a zeolite imidazolic acid skeleton structure. ZnO nanorods serve as the template for the growth of ZIF-8 shell and provide Zn 2+ ions for its growth. By X-ray diffraction (XRD), it is proved that the nanorods ...

Mar 18, 2025 · In this study, zeolitic imidazolate frameworks (ZIFs) and ZIF-8-graphene oxide (ZIF-8@ x GO) composites were prepared at room temperature to be used as adsorbents for cationic (methylene blue (MB)) and anionic dyes (methyl …

Feb 28, 2025 · We systematically evaluate a series of innovative ZIF-8 functionalization methods, including atomic doping, introduction of targeting molecules, and biomimetic mineralization technology, to achieve precise drug release.