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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Min-Yu Li, Juan Liu, Ran Gao, Duo-Yu Lin, Fei Wang, Jian Zhang
Summary: Zeolitic tetrazolate-imidazolate frameworks (ZTIFs) are a new type of materials that enhance host-guest interactions and balance functionality and stability. Their diverse topological structures and promising applications in various fields make them a subject of growing interest.
MATERIALS TODAY ADVANCES
(2021)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Nikita Gupta, Z. V. P. Murthy
Summary: The study showed that ZIF-67 can enhance the pure water flux of polysulfone membranes, but a high concentration of ZIF-67 in the membrane may lead to a decrease in salt rejection and permeate collection.
MATERIALS TODAY CHEMISTRY
(2022)
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Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Paul Iacomi, Guillaume Maurin
Summary: Zeolitic imidazolate frameworks (ZIFs) are a prominent subset of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) known for their good thermal and chemical stability and attractive properties for diverse applications. These materials exhibit significant structural changes in response to external stimuli, making them stimuli-responsive materials.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2021)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Xue Yang, Jing Zhao, Artur Cavaco-Paulo, Jing Su, Hongbo Wang
Summary: Enzyme immobilization provides enhanced stability for laccase and improves the adsorption and degradation efficiency of pollutants. In this study, bimetallic Cu/Zn ZIFs were used as a protective carrier for laccase, showing high operational stability and efficient decolorization of dye wastewater. The encapsulated laccase could be recovered and reused multiple times, indicating great potential for water remediation.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2023)
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Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Jacob Deneff, Kimberly S. Butler, Paul G. Kotula, Braden E. Rue, Dorina F. Sava Gallis
Summary: Zeolitic imidazolate framework (ZIF) nanoparticles have emerged as attractive platforms for various biologically relevant applications due to their facile synthesis, tailorable porosity, diverse compositions, and low toxicity. This study demonstrates the rapid synthesis and size tunability of ZIF-20 particles, their stability in biologically relevant media, biocompatibility with A549 human epithelial cells, and ability to encapsulate and release methylene blue. ZIF-20 NPs display unique behavior based on their specific structural and chemical features, highlighting the importance of expanding the design space within the broader ZIFs family for a wider range of relevant properties in biological applications and beyond.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2021)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Syed Shoaib Ahmad Shah, Tayyaba Najam, Muhammad Sufyan Javed, Mohammed M. Rahman, Panagiotis Tsiakaras
Summary: A multi-step heating strategy was applied to produce mesoporous N-doped carbon nanostructures with dual-metallic active sites from mixed-metal zeolitic imidazolate frameworks. The unique structure of the catalyst not only offers high electrochemical performance for the ORR in acidic media, but also enhances operational durability. Additionally, the catalyst displays good performance for the ORR in alkaline solution.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Yupeng Han, Fei Wang, Jian Zhang
Summary: Zeolitic imidazolate frameworks (ZIFs) have been developed to mimic the structural characteristics of zeolites, with high surface area and adjustable pore size being their main features. The emerging hybrid zeolitic imidazolate frameworks (HZIFs) combine the advantages of zeolites and ZIFs, such as high stability and porosity. HZIFs find wide applications in electrocatalysis, photocatalysis, and ion storage, contributing to the progress in material chemistry, coordination chemistry, and structural chemistry.
COORDINATION CHEMISTRY REVIEWS
(2022)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yizhi Xu, Joseph M. Marrett, Hatem M. Titi, James P. Darby, Andrew J. Morris, Tomislav Friscic, Mihails Arhangelskis
Summary: First-principles crystal structure prediction (CSP) is a powerful method for discovering new materials by predicting and evaluating their properties based on the underlying components. In this study, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) were discovered using CSP, providing an alternative to conventional techniques relying on geometry and experimental screening. Experimental validation of the CSP procedure was done by synthesizing materials with structures matching the lowest-energy calculated structures, and properties such as combustion energies were evaluated from the CSP-derived structures.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2023)
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Chemistry, Analytical
Yongchang Ouyang, Xinru Zheng, Qiuxia Li, Naobei Ye, Guangquan Mo
Summary: This study developed a highly efficient and anti-interference non-enzymatic glucose sensor with good repeatability, which can be applied to blood sugar monitoring.
ANALYTICA CHIMICA ACTA
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
David Peralta, Anna -Caroline Lavergne-Bril, Emmanuel Billy, Jean-Francois Colin, Didier Bloch, Sebastien Patoux
Summary: The demand for cobalt is expected to sharply increase due to the intensive development of Li-ion batteries for transportation applications, while more than half of cobalt production is concentrated in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, making recycling and reusing cobalt from used batteries crucial to limit imports.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Dipeshkumar D. Kachhadiya, Z. V. P. Murthy
Summary: Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are composed of metal centers and organic binders, possessing larger surface area and distinct pore structures. Significant advancements have been made in improving MOF membranes for various membrane-based separations, showcasing their importance in the field.
MATERIALS TODAY CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Xiao-Hui Dong, Zhi-Gang Li, Dong-Yan Bian, Tian-Meng Guo, Zi-Ying Li, Wei Li, Hongpeng He
Summary: Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) have potential for drug delivery applications, but the influence of MOF surface properties on drug release kinetics and solubility is not well understood. This study examines the hydrophilicity and hydrophobicity of MOFs on drug release and solubility. The results showed that hydrophilic MOFs had slower drug release, while hydrophobic MOFs enhanced drug solubility. These findings provide insights for achieving optimal drug release kinetics and solubility by manipulating MOF surface properties.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2023)
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Materials Science, Textiles
Pantipa Sukchai, Sompit Wanwong, Jatuphorn Wootthikanokkhan
Summary: Electrospun nanofibers have attracted attention for their ability to capture PM2.5 and air pollutants. In this study, bio-based air filters called cellulose@ZIFs were developed by dip-coating electrospun cellulose nanofibers with synthesized ZIFs (ZIF-8, ZIF-67, and Zn/Co-ZIF). The cellulose@ZIFs showed improved PM2.5 filtration performance, with cellulose@ZIF-8 exhibiting the highest removal efficiency (97.7%) and a double-layer of cellulose@ZIF-8 achieving enhanced efficiency (99.07%).
FIBERS AND POLYMERS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Ying Meng, Guang Li, Hao Tang, Xiudong Lu, Shibin Lu, Haisheng Lu, Yuan Ma, Changzheng Xie, Yaodong Wu, Zhenfa Zi
Summary: In this study, bimetallic MOF-based material was fabricated via wet chemical and calcination method, exhibiting excellent absorption performance and conductivity. After carbonization, the composite material demonstrated dual absorption peaks in a specific frequency range and a wide absorption bandwidth. The simple preparation process and low cost make this material highly promising for commercial application in electromagnetic wave absorption.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2022)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Andris Sutka, Fa-Kuen Shieh, Martynas Kinka, Linards Lapcinskis, Chien-Chun Chang, Phuc Khanh Lam, Kaspars Pudzs, Osvalds Verners
Summary: MOFs have been effectively used to enhance the triboelectric charge of polymers. The main mechanism for MOF triboelectrification in contact with metals is electron transfer.
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Environmental Sciences
Qing Wen, Jing-Xin Chen, Yu-Lin Tang, Juan Wang, Zhen Yang
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Xiao-Sheng Lin, Qing Wen, Ze-Lin Huang, Yu-Zheng Cai, Peter J. Halling, Zhen Yang
PROCESS BIOCHEMISTRY
(2015)
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Chemistry, Applied
Xiao-Sheng Lin, Yong Zou, Kai-Hua Zhao, Tao-Xiang Yang, Peter Halling, Zhen Yang
JOURNAL OF SURFACTANTS AND DETERGENTS
(2016)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Kai-Hua Zhao, Yu-Zheng Cai, Xiao-Sheng Lin, Jun Xiong, Peter J. Halling, Zhen Yang
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Tao-Xiang Yang, Li-Qing Zhao, Juan Wang, Guo-Li Song, Hai-Min Liu, Hui Cheng, Zhen Yang
ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING
(2017)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Hui Cheng, Yong Zou, Xiang Luo, Xian-Heng Song, Zhen Yang
PROCESS BIOCHEMISTRY
(2018)
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Energy & Fuels
Ze-Lin Huang, Tao-Xiang Yang, Jian-Zi Huang, Zhen Yang
BIOENERGY RESEARCH
(2014)
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Environmental Sciences
Da-You Xu, Zhen Yang
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Ze-Lin Huang, Ben-Pei Wu, Qing Wen, Tao-Xiang Yang, Zhen Yang
JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2014)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ben-Pei Wu, Qing Wen, Hong Xu, Zhen Yang
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR CATALYSIS B-ENZYMATIC
(2014)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Jing-Qi Lai, Zhang-Li Hu, Roger A. Sheldon, Zhen Yang
PROCESS BIOCHEMISTRY
(2012)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yi-Xiong Wei, Chun-Mei Wei, Shuangfei Li, Yong Zou, Zhen Yang
ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Chao-Yun Feng, Kang-Hong Wang, Shuangfei Li, Dong-Shen Liu, Zhen Yang
Summary: In this work, enzymatic methods using mushroom tyrosinase immobilized as enzyme-metal hybrid composites were developed for efficient removal of phenolic pollutants from industrial wastewaters. The immobilized enzymes showed superior dephenolization efficiency and reusability compared to other supports. The hybrid biocomposites demonstrated complete elimination of typical phenolic pollutants within a short time period and their operability and reusability were enhanced by entrapping or incorporating with magnetic nanoparticles. The magnetic biocatalyst exhibited high dephenolization efficiency after multiple cycles and continuous treatment for at least 24 hours.
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Xiao-Feng Lu, Chao-Yun Feng, Shuangfei Li, Guo-Hao Liu, Zhen Yang
Summary: The study demonstrated a novel method for immobilizing tyrosinase in HKUST-1 with exceptional stability and catalytic activity. The resulting biocatalyst showed great potential in producing catecholic products with health benefits, such as hydroxytyrosol and l-DOPA, at excellent yields and productivities.
BIORESOURCES AND BIOPROCESSING
(2021)