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
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Empirical Formula: C₈H₁₀N₄Zn
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Composition: Zn²⁺, C₄H₅N₂⁻
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C content: 56–57 wt%
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N content: 20–21 wt%
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Zn content: 22–23 wt%
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Color: White
SEM Images of ZIF-8
Applications
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Drug Delivery: pH-responsive release, valuable for targeted therapies such as cancer treatment.
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Gas Separation & Storage: Selective adsorption of CO₂, H₂, and other gases.
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Catalysis & Environmental Remediation: Photocatalytic degradation of pollutants.
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Sensors: Enhances performance in electrochemical sensing platforms.
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Energy Storage: Additive in supercapacitors and lithium-ion batteries.
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Biomedical Use: Antibacterial coatings, bone tissue engineering, bioimaging.
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Food Packaging: Antimicrobial properties enable use in active packaging materials.