Zeolitic Imidazolate Framework-8 (ZIF-8)

Description

Zeolitic Imidazolate Framework-8 (ZIF-8)

Zeolitic Imidazolate Framework-8 (ZIF-8) is a zinc-based metal-organic framework (MOF) constructed from zinc ions and 2-methylimidazole linkers. Known for its high surface area, excellent thermal and chemical stability, and pH-responsive properties, ZIF-8 is widely applied in drug delivery, gas separation, catalysis, sensing, and energy storage. Nanographenex offers high-purity ZIF-8 with controlled morphology, suitable for both advanced research and industrial applications.

Technical Properties

• Empirical Formula: C₈H₁₀N₄Zn

• Composition: Zn²⁺, C₄H₅N₂⁻

• C content: 56–57 wt%

• N content: 20–21 wt%

• Zn content: 22–23 wt%

• Color: White

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Applications

• Drug Delivery: pH-responsive release, valuable for targeted therapies such as cancer treatment.

• Gas Separation & Storage: Selective adsorption of CO₂, H₂, and other gases.

• Catalysis & Environmental Remediation: Photocatalytic degradation of pollutants.

• Sensors: Enhances performance in electrochemical sensing platforms.

• Energy Storage: Additive in supercapacitors and lithium-ion batteries.

• Biomedical Use: Antibacterial coatings, bone tissue engineering, bioimaging.

• Food Packaging: Antimicrobial properties enable use in active packaging materials.