Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Louis Longley, Courtney Calahoo, Thomas J. F. Southern, Rachel C. Evans, Lothar Wondraczek, Thomas D. Bennett
Summary: The research investigated the thermal behavior of ZIF-8 in the presence of a sodium fluoroaluminophosphate glass melt using differential scanning calorimetry and thermogravimetric analysis, and determined the structural integrity of ZIF-8 through a combination of powder X-ray diffraction, Fourier transform infrared, and H-1 nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2021)
Article
Energy & Fuels
B. Sasikumar, Yohannan Subin Sabilon, G. Arthanareeswaran
Summary: The development of hybrid membrane materials with excellent gas separation performance has been a global focus. In this study, ZIF-8 and CMS nanoparticles were successfully synthesized and incorporated into PAI membranes. The resulting hybrid membranes showed improved mechanical stability and separation performance.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Chanjong Yu, Yeong jae Kim, Jongbum Kim, Mikio Hayashi, Dae Woo Kim, Hyuk Taek Kwon, Kiwon Eum
Summary: Extensive research has been conducted to enhance the productivity and propylene permeance of polycrystalline zeolitic imidazolate framework-8 (ZIF-8) membranes through the introduction of a sacrificial ZIF-L seed layer prior to rapid thermal deposition.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2022)
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Aniqa Imtiaz, Mohd Hafiz Dzarfan Othman, Asim Jilani, Imran Ullah Khan, Roziana Kamaludin, Ojo Samuel
Summary: Mixed matrix membranes (MMMs) combining polymeric and inorganic materials have emerged as a promising membrane material, offering dimensional stability, efficient gas separation ability, facile fabrication, and low cost. Zeolite imidazolate frameworks (ZIFs) show good compatibility with polymers and beneficial properties, making them widely incorporated into polymer matrix for MMM fabrication. Modification techniques of ZIFs are discussed to enhance gas separation performance of MMMs, revealing potential to alter membrane structure and overcome trade-off effects.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Wenhao Xia, Siew Kei Lau, Wai Fen Yong
Summary: This study investigated the environmental impacts of different synthesis methods for ZIF-8 through life cycle assessment (LCA), with a focus on the contribution of solvents. The findings showed that replacing the solvent DMF with methanol could significantly reduce the impact on human health, ecosystem, and resources. The mechanochemical method had the least environmental impact due to its simplicity and fewer production steps.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Qiushi Wei, Jolie M. Lucero, James M. Crawford, J. Douglas Way, Colin A. Wolden, Moises A. Carreon
Summary: ZIF-21 membranes were synthesized for the separation of ammonia from nitrogen and hydrogen, with high permeances and selectivities. The key separation mechanisms were identified as differences in adsorption and diffusivities, along with the polar-polar interaction between ammonia and the linker polar channels.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Mahdiar Taheri, Takuya Tsuzuki
Summary: This study reveals that light irradiation, including UVA, UVB, and near-UV visible light, can accelerate the hydrolysis-based decomposition of ZIF-8 in water, which is related to ligand-based photo-absorption in ZIF-8. Future research directions aim to elucidate the cause of photo-accelerated decomposition.
ACS MATERIALS LETTERS
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Xiaolin Zhang, Xiangang Hu, Hao Wu, Li Mu
Summary: This study reveals the significant impacts of ZIFs on algae, showing that the effects are reversible. Different types of ZIFs (such as ZIF-8 and ZIF-67) induce toxicity effects and are internalized differently, while factors related to oxidative phosphorylation are crucial for the persistence of plant toxicity.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
B. Sasikumar, Sanjay Bisht, G. Arthanareeswaran, A. F. Ismail, M. H. D. Othman
Summary: The incorporation of an amine group in S/ZIF-8 nanofillers enhances the interaction with PSf matrices, improving gas separation performance. The addition of nanofillers significantly enhances gas separation performance due to their high surface area.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Engineering, Chemical
Simin Feng, Xiaoli Zhang, Dunyun Shi, Zheng Wang
Summary: ZIF-8, composed of Zn ions and imidazolate ligands, is a metal-organic framework with high porous property, loading capacity, and thermal/chemical stability. Recent research has focused on synthesis methods and potential applications in drug delivery, while also summarizing the potential risks of using ZIF-8 for this purpose.
FRONTIERS OF CHEMICAL SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Xiao Mi, Juan Lu, Mingran Dong, Yang Lou, Xia Zhan, Xi Chen
Summary: Dihydromyricetin (DHM) holds potential as an antitumor agent, but its low bioavailability limits its clinical application. In this study, DHM@ZIF-8 nanoparticles were developed using ZIF-8 as a carrier to enhance its antitumor activity. The nanoparticles exhibited a regular morphology with a suitable particle size and a high drug release rate in a simulated tumor micro acid environment. Compared to the prodrug, DHM@ZIF-8 showed increased killing effect on HepG2 cells, along with enhanced removal of ROS, promotion of apoptosis, and significant modulation of apoptosis-related proteins within tumor cells.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Mahsa Loloei, Serge Kaliaguine, Denis Rodrigue
Summary: Bimetallic metal-organic frameworks (MOF) have gained attention for their synergic effect and enhanced properties compared to their parent structures. This study reports the synthesis of bimetallic Zn/Co-ZIF and its monometallic counterparts, ZIF-8 and ZIF-67, with a facile and low-cost method. Zn/Co-ZIF showed higher pore volume, BET surface area, and a slightly higher Zn-rich external surface.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Vahid Nozari, Courtney Calahoo, Joshua M. Tuffnell, David A. Keen, Thomas D. Bennett, Lothar Wondraczek
Summary: The method of incorporating ionic liquids to melt MOFs has been introduced to extend the range of hybrid glasses.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Nadhem Missaoui, Mohamed Bouzid, Amani Chrouda, Hamza Kahri, Houcine Barhoumi, Ai Ling Pang, Mohsen Ahmadipour
Summary: The aim of this study was to investigate CO2 adsorption on the highly porous ZIF-8. Characterization of ZIF-8 was done through techniques such as X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, TGA analysis, and N2 adsorption-desorption isotherms. Adsorption isotherms were obtained at different temperatures (273 K, 298 K, 323 K, and 353 K). A new model based on multilayer with saturation was simulated and interpreted. Physicochemical parameters describing the CO2 adsorption process and thermodynamic functions governing the adsorption process were determined. The results showed that CO2 adsorption on ZIF-8 was spontaneous and exothermic.
MICROPOROUS AND MESOPOROUS MATERIALS
(2023)
Review
Anatomy & Morphology
Vahid Hoseinpour, Zahra Shariatinia
Summary: There is limited research on the usage of zeolitic imidazolate framework-8 (ZIF-8) in bone tissue engineering, with this review focusing on its application and synthesis methods, biocompatibility, and medical applications. The literature review covers previous applications of ZIF-8 in bone tissue engineering, discussing its use in bone scaffolds and drug delivery systems, as well as highlighting future perspectives.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xuhui Feng, Fuping Pan, Peng Zhang, Xiao Wang, Hong-Cai Zhou, Yongheng Huang, Ying Li
Summary: By doping Mg2+, TiO2 photocatalysts exhibited enhanced performance with increased surface Ti3+ generation and transient photocurrent density. Among them, 1MA catalyst showed significantly improved CO production rate compared to commercially available TiO2 nanopowder P25 in CO2 reduction.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zheng Niu, Ziwen Fan, Tony Pham, Gaurav Verma, Katherine A. Forrest, Brian Space, Praveen K. Thallapally, Abdullah M. Al-Enizi, Shengqian Ma
Summary: This study reports a self-adjusting metal-organic framework based on multiple weak binding interactions for capturing trace amounts of xenon and krypton from nuclear reprocessing off-gas. The self-adjusting behavior of ATC-Cu and its mechanism have been visualized and studied. The results show that ATC-Cu exhibits unprecedented high uptake capacities and record xenon capture capability from the nuclear reprocessing off-gas. This work not only provides a benchmark xenon adsorbent, but also proposes a new route for constructing smart materials for efficient separations.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Medicinal
E. Adrian Henle, Nickolas Gantzler, Praveen K. Thallapally, Xiaoli Z. Fern, Cory M. Simon
Summary: PoreMatMod.jl is a free, open-source, user-friendly Julia package for modifying crystal structure models. It can perform find-and-replace operations on crystal structures, allowing for the generation of virtual screening structures and correction of X-ray structure determination artifacts.
JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL INFORMATION AND MODELING
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xuhui Feng, Zichen Du, Erik Sarnello, Wei Deng, Cullen R. Petru, Lingzhe Fang, Tao Li, Ying Li
Summary: In this study, a Pt-Al-Ce catalyst was prepared and applied in the photo-thermo-chemical dry reforming of methane (DRM) driven by concentrated solar irradiation. It was found that the Pt-Al-Ce catalyst showed good stability and significantly enhanced H-2 and CO production rates compared to other catalysts. Light irradiation induced photocatalytic activities on Pt-Al-Ce and reduced the reaction activation energy.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Tianzhu Fan, Wei Deng, Xuhui Feng, Shoufeng Lan, John Pellessier, Ying Li
Summary: This study developed a unique water desalination process that integrates solar steam generation with electrochemical degradation to effectively treat saline water containing organics. The process exhibits strong synergistic effects and achieves improved degradation rate and steam generation rate through optimized structural design.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Keerthana Krishnan, James M. Crawford, Praveen K. Thallapally, Moises A. Carreon
Summary: This study demonstrates the selective separation of carbon dioxide from nitrogen and hydrogen using two prototypical porous organic cages (POCs). The adsorption selectivity correlates linearly with polarizability ratio.
INDUSTRIAL & ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Hongxing Jia, Shun Lu, Sun Hae Ra Shin, Maria L. Sushko, Xiaoping Tao, Matthew Hummel, Praveen K. Thallapally, Jun Liu, Zhengrong Gu
Summary: Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are promising materials for energy storage due to their large specific surface area and defined porosity. However, their utilization in supercapacitors has been hindered by poor conductivity. Recently, 2D conductive MOFs have emerged, and an anodic electrodeposition (AED) approach has been developed to fabricate uniformly deposited 2D conducting MOFs on nickel foam, which can be directly used as electrodes for supercapacitors without any additives. Electrochemical measurements have demonstrated the superior performance of these 2D conducting MOFs in both aqueous and organic electrolytes, highlighting the advantages of the AED approach over traditional methods.
JOURNAL OF POWER SOURCES
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Muzhaozi Yuan, Xuhui Feng, Tian-Hao Yan, Jingfan Chen, Xuezhi Ma, Preston Cunha, Shoufeng Lan, Ying Li, Hong-Cai Zhou, Ya Wang
Summary: In this study, a novel superparamagnetic iron oxide-enclosed hollow gold nanoshell (SPIO-HGNS) structure with tunable size and surface plasmon resonance (SPR) in the near-infrared (NIR) range was designed and synthesized. The study explored the tuning of SPR properties in NIR-responsive magneto-plasmonic nanoparticles through a facile preparation procedure, paving the way for potential applications in photothermal therapies.
ADVANCED COMPOSITES AND HYBRID MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Min-Bum Kim, Alexander J. Robinson, Maria L. Sushko, Praveen K. Thallapally
Summary: Obtaining pure Xe from various sources is important for the environment and industry. The aluminum-based MOF (Al-SDB) showed high Xe capacity and selectivity for Xe/Kr separation. It also demonstrated potential for PSA process. The breakthrough experiment further confirmed its efficiency in separating Xe/Kr mixtures under flow conditions.
JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL AND ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Hunter B. Andrews, Praveen K. Thallapally, Alexander J. Robinson
Summary: The operation of a molten salt reactor requires the circulation of a cover gas to remove radioactive gases and maintain an inert atmosphere. This study developed a metal organic framework (MOF) for the capture of xenon (Xe), a major component of the off-gas. The MOF was tested using a laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) sensor to monitor noble gases, and the study demonstrated the feasibility of using LIBS sensors to aid in the development of new capture systems for molten salt reactors.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Sun Hae Ra Shin, Jinhui Tao, Nathan L. Canfield, Mark E. Bowden, Jaeyoung Heo, Dongsheng Li, Jun Liu, James J. De Yoreo, Praveen K. Thallapally, Maria L. Sushko
Summary: This study investigates the nucleation and growth of two-dimensional conjugated metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) on different substrates. The interactions between the organic linker and the substrate are found to control the nucleation density and growth kinetics of the MOF film. These findings provide insights into the mechanism of nucleation and growth and inform the synthesis of functional materials on solid substrates.
ADVANCED MATERIALS INTERFACES
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Hyo Jun Min, Min-Bum Kim, Youn-Sang Bae, Praveen K. Thallapally, Jae Hun Lee, Jong Hak Kim
Summary: A high-performance thin-film composite mixed-matrix membrane (TFC-MMM) was successfully fabricated using a rubbery comb copolymer and metal-organic framework MOF-808 nanoparticles, resulting in higher permeance and selectivity for gas separation.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Min-Bum Kim, Jierui Yu, Sun Hae Ra Shin, Hannah M. Johnson, Radha Kishan Motkuri, Praveen K. Thallapally
Summary: Efficient management of radionuclides in the nuclear fuel cycle is crucial. Radioactive iodine poses a significant risk to the environment and human health, making the development of materials for its capture and safe storage important. This study synthesized a novel silver-thione-functionalized zeolitic imidazole framework and evaluated its iodine uptake capabilities. The results showed that the silver-functionalized material had superior adsorption capacity and kinetics compared to the original material, providing insights for the design of robust iodine adsorbents.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Sun Hae Ra Shin, Hyung-Seok Lim, Kee Sung Han, Alexander J. Robinson, Aaron Hollas, Bhuvaneswari M. Sivakumar, Samantha I. Johnson, Jaehun Chun, Wei Wang, Vijayakumar Murugesan, Praveen K. Thallapally
Summary: We demonstrated enhanced ion transport properties of a type-II porous liquid electrolyte that utilizes crown ethers to coordinate and transport Li+ and Mg2+ ions. The 12-crown-4-based electrolyte showed the highest ionic conductivity due to the size match between the crown ether cavity and Li+ ion. Molecular simulations provided detailed insights into the solvation environment and complexation between the ions and crown ethers.
ACS MATERIALS LETTERS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Nickolas Gantzler, Min -Bum Kim, Alexander Robinson, Maxwell W. Terban, Sanjit Ghose, Robert E. Dinnebier, Arthur Henry York, Davide Tiana, Cory M. Simon, Praveen K. Thallapally
Summary: The objective of this study is to enhance the adsorptive selectivity of a lead metal-organic framework, Ni(PyC)(2), for xenon over krypton at room temperature by functionalizing its PyC ligands. Through molecular simulations and experimental validation, we demonstrate that the synthesized Ni(PyC-m-NH2)(2) exhibits higher Xe/Kr selectivity compared to its parent material. This study highlights the optimization of a lead metal-organic framework through computation-informed design.
CELL REPORTS PHYSICAL SCIENCE
(2022)
