A comprehensive review on the adsorption of heavy metals by zeolite imidazole framework (ZIF-8) based nanocomposite in water

Exceptional chemical and thermal stability of zeolitic imidazolate frameworks

Park, K. S., Ni, Z., Côté, A. P., Choi, J. Y., Huang, R., Uribe‐Romo, F. J., Chae, H. K., O’Keeffe, M., & Yaghi, O. M. (2006) · Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences · doi:10.1073/pnas.0602439103 · Cited by 7,710

Ligand‐Directed Strategy for Zeolite‐Type Metal–Organic Frameworks: Zinc( II ) Imidazolates with Unusual Zeolitic Topologies

Huang, X., Lin, Y., Zhang, J., & Chen, X. (2006) · Angewandte Chemie International Edition · doi:10.1002/anie.200503778 · Cited by 1,817

Rapid synthesis of zeolitic imidazolate framework-8 (ZIF-8) nanocrystals in an aqueous system

Pan, Y., Liu, Y., Zeng, G., Zhao, L. P., & Lai, Z. (2011) · Chemical Communications · doi:10.1039/c0cc05002d · Cited by 1,739

A review on conventional and novel materials towards heavy metal adsorption in wastewater treatment application

Chai, W. S., Cheun, J. Y., Kumar, P. S., Mubashir, M., Majeed, Z., Banat, F., Ho, S.-H., & Show, P. L. (2021) · Journal of Cleaner Production · doi:10.1016/j.jclepro.2021.126589 · Cited by 1,275

Synthesis of metal-organic framework hybrid nanocomposites based on GO and CNT with high adsorption capacity for dye removal

Abdi, J., Vossoughi, M., Mahmoodi, N. M., & Alemzadeh, I. (2017) · Chemical Engineering Journal · doi:10.1016/j.cej.2017.06.054 · Cited by 696

Recent advances in metal-organic framework membranes for water treatment: A review

Yu, S., Pang, H., Huang, S., Tang, H., Wang, S., Qiu, M., Chen, Z., Yang, H. Y., Song, G., Fu, D., et al. (2021) · The Science of The Total Environment · doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.149662 · Cited by 682

Fabrication of COF-MOF Composite Membranes and Their Highly Selective Separation of H 2 /CO 2

Fu, J., Das, S. C., Xing, G., Ben, T., Valtchev, V., & Qiu, S. (2016) · Journal of the American Chemical Society · doi:10.1021/jacs.6b03348 · Cited by 616

Adsorptive removal of arsenic from aqueous solution by zeolitic imidazolate framework-8 (ZIF-8) nanoparticles

Jian, M., Liu, B., Zhang, G., Liu, R., & Zhang, X. (2014) · Colloids and Surfaces A Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects · doi:10.1016/j.colsurfa.2014.10.023 · Cited by 563

Recent advances on ZIF-8 composites for adsorption and photocatalytic wastewater pollutant removal: Fabrication, applications and perspective

Dai, H., Yuan, X., Jiang, L., Wang, H., Zhang, J., Zhang, J., & Xiong, T. (2021) · Coordination Chemistry Reviews · doi:10.1016/j.ccr.2021.213985 · Cited by 502

Colloidal metal–organic framework particles: the pioneering case of ZIF-8

Troyano, J., Carné‐Sánchez, A., Avcı, C., Imaz, I., & Maspoch, D. (2019) · Chemical Society Reviews · doi:10.1039/c9cs00472f · Cited by 465

Microalgae-based wastewater treatment: Mechanisms, challenges, recent advances, and future prospects

Abdelfattah, A., Ali, S. S., Ramadan, H., El-Aswar, E. I., Eltawab, R., Ho, S.-H., Elsamahy, T., Li, S., El-Sheekh, M. M., Schagerl, M., et al. (2023) · Environmental Science and Ecotechnology · doi:10.1016/j.ese.2022.100205 · Cited by 894

Adsorption of uranium (VI) by metal-organic frameworks and covalent-organic frameworks from water

Mei, D., Liu, L., & Yan, B. (2022) · Coordination Chemistry Reviews · doi:10.1016/j.ccr.2022.214917 · Cited by 356

Adsorptive removal of heavy metals from aqueous solutions: Progress of adsorbents development and their effectiveness

Ismail, U. M., Vohra, M. S., & Onaizi, S. A. (2024) · Environmental Research · doi:10.1016/j.envres.2024.118562 · Cited by 172

Advanced oxidation processes for water purification using percarbonate: Insights into oxidation mechanisms, challenges, and enhancing strategies

Li, Y., Dong, H., Xiao, J., Li, L., Chu, D., Hou, X., Xiang, S., Dong, Q., & Zhang, H. (2022) · Journal of Hazardous Materials · doi:10.1016/j.jhazmat.2022.130014 · Cited by 143

Research and applications of nanoclays: A review

Uddin, M. N., Hossaın, M. T., Mahmud, N., Alam, S., Jobaer, M., Mahedi, S. I., & Ali, A. (2024) · SPE Polymers · doi:10.1002/pls2.10146 · Cited by 128

Adsorptive removal of heavy metals from wastewater using emerging nanostructured materials: A state-of-the-art review

Al-Amrani, W. A., & Onaizi, S. A. (2024) · Separation and Purification Technology · doi:10.1016/j.seppur.2024.127018 · Cited by 116

Synthesis of ZIF-8@GO-COOH and its adsorption for Cu(II) and Pb(II) from water: Capability and mechanism

Yang, W., & Cao, M. (2022) · Separation and Purification Technology · doi:10.1016/j.seppur.2022.122957 · Cited by 105

A Comprehensive Review on Green and Eco-Friendly Nano-Adsorbents for the Removal of Heavy Metal Ions: Synthesis, Adsorption Mechanisms, and Applications

Bakhtiari, S., Salari, M., Shahrashoub, M., Zeidabadinejad, A., Sharma, G., & Sillanpää, M. E. T. (2024) · Current Pollution Reports · doi:10.1007/s40726-023-00290-7 · Cited by 103

Adsorptive removal of organic pollutants from contaminated waters using zeolitic imidazolate framework Composites: A comprehensive and Up-to-date review

Ganiyu, S. A., Suleiman, M. A., Al-Amrani, W. A., Usman, A. K., & Onaizi, S. A. (2023) · Separation and Purification Technology · doi:10.1016/j.seppur.2023.123765 · Cited by 98

On-demand switchable superamphiphilic nanofiber membrane reinforced by PET braided tube for efficient wastewater purification and photocatalytic regeneration

Piao, H., Zhao, J., Tang, Y., Zhang, R., Zhang, S., Huang, Q., Zuo, S., Liu, Y., Xiao, C., & Liu, S. (2023) · Applied Catalysis B: Environmental · doi:10.1016/j.apcatb.2023.123300 · Cited by 94

Synthesis of novel magnetic activated carbon for effective Cr(VI) removal via synergistic adsorption and chemical reduction

Wu, Z., Zhang, H., Ali, E., Shahab, A., Huang, H., Ullah, H., & Zeng, H. (2023) · Environmental Technology & Innovation · doi:10.1016/j.eti.2023.103092 · Cited by 85

Functionalized metal-organic framework UIO-66 nanocomposites with ultra-high stability for efficient adsorption of heavy metals: Kinetics, thermodynamics, and isothermal adsorption

Mo, Z., Zhang, H., Shahab, A., Khan, F. A., Chen, J., & Huang, C. (2023) · Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers · doi:10.1016/j.jtice.2023.104778 · Cited by 83

Ammonia-Responsive Colorimetric Film of Phytochemical Formulation (Alizarin) Grafted onto ZIF-8 Carrier with Poly(vinyl alcohol) and Sodium Alginate for Beef Freshness Monitoring

Zhang, J., Zhang, J., Zhang, X., Huang, X., Shi, J., Sobhy, R., Khalifa, I., & Zou, X. (2024) · Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry · doi:10.1021/acs.jafc.4c02227 · Cited by 81

Facile fabrication of electrospun hybrid nanofibers integrated cellulose, chitosan with ZIF-8 for efficient remediation of copper ions

Zhang, K., Zhu, C., Xie, L., Zhang, L., Chai, X., Wu, C., Wang, S., Peng, W., Du, G., & Xu, K. (2025) · Carbohydrate Polymers · doi:10.1016/j.carbpol.2025.123574 · Cited by 81

A High‐Entropy Single‐Atom Catalyst Toward Oxygen Reduction Reaction in Acidic and Alkaline Conditions

Tamtaji, M., Kim, M. G., Wang, J., Galligan, P. R., Zhu, H., Hung, F., Xu, Z., Zhu, Y., Luo, Z., Goddard, W. A., et al. (2024) · Advanced Science · doi:10.1002/advs.202309883 · Cited by 76

Nano-revolution in heavy metal removal: engineered nanomaterials for cleaner water

Karnwal, A., & Malik, T. (2024) · Frontiers in Environmental Science · doi:10.3389/fenvs.2024.1393694 · Cited by 76

Sulfonate-Modified Calixarene-Based Porous Organic Polymers for Electrostatic Enhancement and Efficient Rapid Removal of Cationic Dyes in Water

Tian, L., Zhou, S., Zhao, J., Xu, Q., Li, N., Chen, D., Li, H., He, J., & Lu, J. (2022) · Journal of Hazardous Materials · doi:10.1016/j.jhazmat.2022.129873 · Cited by 74

Novel ZIF-8/CNC Nanohybrid with an Interconnected Structure: Toward a Sustainable Adsorbent for Efficient Removal of Cd(II) Ions

Mohammadi, A., Jafarpour, E., Mirzaei, K., Shojaei, A., Jafarpour, P., Eyni, M. B., Mirzaei, S., & Molavi, H. (2024) · ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces · doi:10.1021/acsami.3c15524 · Cited by 73

ZIF‐8 Composites for the Removal of Wastewater Pollutants

Ahmad, U., Ullah, S., Rehman, A., Najam, T., Alarfaji, S. S., Jamshaid, M., Kumar, O. P., Ullah, S., Shahid, M., Shah, S. S. A., et al. (2024) · ChemistrySelect · doi:10.1002/slct.202401719 · Cited by 73

Aqueous Pb(II) Removal Using ZIF-60: Adsorption Studies, Response Surface Methodology and Machine Learning Predictions

Ismail, U. M., Onaizi, S. A., & Vohra, M. S. (2023) · Nanomaterials · doi:10.3390/nano13081402 · Cited by 72

Eco-friendly Activated Carbon Thin Film-Zeolitic Imidazolate Framework-8 (ACTF@ZIF-8) Nanocomposite for Efficient Methylene Blue Removal: Synthesis, Characterization, and Adsorption Performance

Hemdan, M., Ragab, A. H., Elyan, S. S., Taher, M. A., & Mubarak, M. F. (2024) · Journal of Cluster Science · doi:10.1007/s10876-024-02730-w · Cited by 69

Recent advances in the application of zeolitic imidazolate frameworks (ZIFs) in environmental remediation: a review

Sun, Y., Zhang, N., Yue, Y., Xiao, J., Huang, X., & Ishag, A. (2022) · Environmental Science Nano · doi:10.1039/d2en00601d · Cited by 68

Column adsorption of biological oxygen demand, chemical oxygen demand and total organic carbon from wastewater by magnetite nanoparticles-zeolite A composite

Kovo, A. S., Alaya-Ibrahim, S., Abdulkareem, A. S., Adeniyi, O. D., Egbosiuba, T. C., Tijani, J. O., Saheed, M., Okafor, B. O., & Yusuff, A. S. (2023) · Heliyon · doi:10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e13095 · Cited by 65

Shapeable sodium alginate aerogel beads incorporated with L-cysteine-modified defective UiO-67 for heavy metal ions removal

Du, M., Cao, Y., Luo, X., Yang, W., Lin, W., Wang, Y., Tang, W., & Li, Z. (2023) · Chemical Engineering Journal · doi:10.1016/j.cej.2023.146289 · Cited by 65

Zeolites synthesized from industrial and agricultural solid waste and their applications: A review

Cao, C., Xuan, W., Yan, S., & Wang, Q. (2023) · Journal of environmental chemical engineering · doi:10.1016/j.jece.2023.110898 · Cited by 64

Polydopamine-mediated modification of ZIF-8 onto magnetic nanoparticles for enhanced tetracycline adsorption from wastewater

Sheng, D., Ying, X., Li, R., Cheng, S., Zhang, C., Dong, W., & Pan, X. (2022) · Chemosphere · doi:10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.136249 · Cited by 63

Eco-friendly hydrophobic ZIF-8/sodium alginate monolithic adsorbent: An efficient trap for microplastics in the aqueous environment

Li, Y., Zhang, S., Liu, S., Chen, Y., Luo, M., Li, J., Xu, S. H., & Hou, X. (2024) · Journal of Colloid and Interface Science · doi:10.1016/j.jcis.2024.01.182 · Cited by 57

Aromatic polymer dual-confined magnetic metal-organic framework microspheres enable highly efficient removal of dyes, heavy metals, and antibiotics

Chu, S., Liu, C., Feng, X., Wu, H., & Liu, X. (2023) · Chemical Engineering Journal · doi:10.1016/j.cej.2023.145159 · Cited by 56

A focused review on lignocellulosic biomass-derived porous carbons for effective pharmaceuticals removal: Current trends, challenges and future prospects

Rehman, A., Nazir, G., Heo, K., Hussain, S., Ikram, M., Akhter, Z., Algaradah, M. M., Mahmood, Q., & Fouda, A. M. (2023) · Separation and Purification Technology · doi:10.1016/j.seppur.2023.125356 · Cited by 56

Adsorption and selective mechanism of Pb2+and Cd2+on the surface of calcined modified attapulgite

Shenjin, W., Liu, X., Zhang, C., Hu, W., Yaochi, L., Fu, X., Jun, Y., & Sun, W. (2024) · Separation and Purification Technology · doi:10.1016/j.seppur.2024.128377 · Cited by 56

Hydroxyapatite-based materials for adsorption, and adsorptive membrane process for heavy metal removal from wastewater: Recent progress, bottleneck and opportunities

Jaffar, F. H., Othman, M. H. D., Ismail, N. J., Puteh, M. H., Kurniawan, T. A., Bakar, S. A., & Abdullah, H. B. (2024) · Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers · doi:10.1016/j.jtice.2024.105668 · Cited by 56

Sewage Water Treatment Using Chlorella Vulgaris Microalgae for Simultaneous Nutrient Separation and Biomass Production

Alazaiza, M. Y. D., He, S., Su, D., Amr, S. S. A., Toh, P. Y., & Bashir, M. J. K. (2023) · Separations · doi:10.3390/separations10040229 · Cited by 53

Surface modification of ZIF-8 nanoparticles by hyaluronic acid for enhanced targeted delivery of quercetin

Nguyen, H.-V. T., Pham, S. N., Mirzaei, A., Mai, N. X. D., Nguyen, C. C., Nguyen, H. T., Vong, L. B., Nguyen, P. T., & Đoàn, T. L. H. (2024) · Colloids and Surfaces A Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects · doi:10.1016/j.colsurfa.2024.134288 · Cited by 52

An ATP-responsive metal–organic framework against periodontitis via synergistic ion-interference-mediated pyroptosis

Yang, Q., Sun, X., Ding, Q., Qi, M., Liu, C., Li, T., Shi, F., Wang, L., Li, C., & Kim, J. S. (2024) · National Science Review · doi:10.1093/nsr/nwae225 · Cited by 52

Adsorption of heavy metals and antibacterial activity of silicon-doped chitosan composite microspheres loaded with ZIF-8

Li, J., Jiang, Q., Sun, L., Zhang, J., Han, Z., Xu, S., & Cheng, Z. (2023) · Separation and Purification Technology · doi:10.1016/j.seppur.2023.124969 · Cited by 51

Surface modified of chitosan by TiO2@MWCNT nanohybrid for the efficient removal of organic dyes and antibiotics

Rostami, M. S., Khodaei, M. M., & Benassi, E. (2024) · International Journal of Biological Macromolecules · doi:10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.133382 · Cited by 51

Adsorption of cefixime and lamotrigine on HKUST-1/ZIF-8 nanocomposite: isotherms, kinetics models and mechanism

Emami, N., Farhadian, M., Nazar, A. R. S., & Tangestaninejad, S. (2022) · International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology · doi:10.1007/s13762-022-04679-7 · Cited by 50

Phosphorus removal from water by the metal-organic frameworks (MOFs)-based adsorbents: A review for structure, mechanism, and current progress

Fang, X., Zhang, D., Chang, Z., Li, R., & Meng, S. (2023) · Environmental Research · doi:10.1016/j.envres.2023.117816 · Cited by 50

Robust reduced graphene oxide-PDA/ZIF-8 aerogel composite for cyclic, high-capacity dye adsorption

Mazlan, N. A., Butt, F. S., Lewis, A., Krishnamoorthi, R., Chen, S., Radacsi, N., & Huang, Y. (2023) · Separation and Purification Technology · doi:10.1016/j.seppur.2023.126005 · Cited by 50

Ti3C2Tx/ZIF-67 hybrid nanocomposite as a highly effective adsorbent for Pb (II) removal from water: Synthesis and DFT calculations

Ghafil, A. J., Mazloom, G., Abdi, J., Tamtaji, M., & Banisharif, F. (2023) · Applied Surface Science · doi:10.1016/j.apsusc.2023.158642 · Cited by 49

Metal-organic frameworks for food contaminant adsorption and detection

Guo, X., Wang, L., Wang, L., Huang, Q., Bu, L., & Wang, Q. (2023) · Frontiers in Chemistry · doi:10.3389/fchem.2023.1116524 · Cited by 47

Flumequine-mediated fluorescent zeolitic imidazolate framework functionalized by Eu3+ for sensitive and selective detection of UO22+, Ni2+ and Cu2+ in nuclear wastewater

Mei, D., & Yan, B. (2023) · Journal of Hazardous Materials · doi:10.1016/j.jhazmat.2023.130822 · Cited by 46

Comprehensive technologies for heavy metal remediation: Adsorption, membrane processes, photocatalysis, and AI-driven design

Yusuf, B. O., Aliyu, M., Azeez, M. O., Taialla, O. A., Lateef, S. A., Sulaimon, R., Akinpelu, A. A., & Ganiyu, S. A. (2025) · Desalination · doi:10.1016/j.desal.2025.119261 · Cited by 46

Recent advances in zeolitic imidazole frameworks based photocatalysts for organic pollutant degradation and clean energy production

Kumar, A., Rana, S., Sharma, G., Dhiman, P., Shekh, M. I., & Stadler, F. J. (2023) · Journal of environmental chemical engineering · doi:10.1016/j.jece.2023.110770 · Cited by 45

MOF-on-MOF heterostructure boosting AIE sensing and triggered structural collapse for histamine detection

Yang, Y., Zhou, Z., Wang, T., Tian, D., Ren, S., & Gao, Z. (2024) · Talanta · doi:10.1016/j.talanta.2024.125632 · Cited by 45

The potential of zeolite nanocomposites in removing microplastics, ammonia, and trace metals from wastewater and their role in phytoremediation

Munir, N., Javaid, A., Abideen, Z., Duarte, B., Jarrar, H., El‐Keblawy, A. A., & Sheteiwy, M. S. A. (2023) · Environmental Science and Pollution Research · doi:10.1007/s11356-023-31185-1 · Cited by 45

Array of Manganese-Based Bimetallic Metal–Organic-Framework Nanozymes with Enhanced Oxidase-like Catalytic Activity Can Simultaneously Identify and Measure Antioxidants

Heidary, O., Ashrafi, H., Akhond, M., & Hemmateenejad, B. (2025) · Analytical Chemistry · doi:10.1021/acs.analchem.4c03942 · Cited by 44

An overview of the use of water-stable metal-organic frameworks in the removal of cadmium ion

Nabipour, H., Rohani, S., Batool, S., & Yusuff, A. S. (2022) · Journal of environmental chemical engineering · doi:10.1016/j.jece.2022.109131 · Cited by 42

Compost-derived humic and fulvic acid coupling with Shewanella oneidensis MR-1 for the bioreduction of Cr(Ⅵ)

Li, K., Shahab, A., Li, J., Huang, H., Sun, X., You, S., He, H., & Xiao, H. (2023) · Journal of Environmental Management · doi:10.1016/j.jenvman.2023.118596 · Cited by 42

Tannic acid-assisted construction of ZIF-8/cellulose nanofiber composite aerogels for efficient oil adsorption and oil/water separation

Huang, W., Tao, Y., Li, Y., Luo, T., & Tang, Y. (2025) · Carbohydrate Polymers · doi:10.1016/j.carbpol.2025.124283 · Cited by 42

Metal–Organic Framework-Based Aerogel: A Novel Adsorbent for the Efficient Removal of Heavy Metal Ions and Selective Removal of a Cationic Dye from Aqueous Solution

Ukani, H., Mehra, S., Parmar, B., Kumar, A., Khan, I., Seoud, O. A. E., & Malek, N. I. (2023) · Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research · doi:10.1021/acs.iecr.2c03804 · Cited by 41

Upgraded β-cyclodextrin-based broad-spectrum adsorbents with enhanced antibacterial property for high-efficient dyeing wastewater remediation

Jia, J., Wu, D., Yu, J., Gao, T., Guo, L., & Li, F. (2023) · Journal of Hazardous Materials · doi:10.1016/j.jhazmat.2023.132610 · Cited by 41

Recent advances in the adsorptive removal of heavy metals from acid mine drainage by conventional and novel materials: A review

Wibowo, Y. G., Taher, T., Khairurrijal, K., Ramadan, B. S., Safitri, H., Sudibyo, S., Yuliansyah, A. T., & Petrus, H. T. B. M. (2024) · Bioresource Technology Reports · doi:10.1016/j.biteb.2024.101797 · Cited by 41

Fabrication, characterization, and performance evaluation of polysulfone nanocomposite membranes containing different sizes of ZIF-8 to desalination and heavy metals removal from wastewater

Balkanloo, P. G., Marjani, A. P., & Mahmoudian, M. (2024) · Chemical Engineering Journal · doi:10.1016/j.cej.2024.153835 · Cited by 41

A novel flower-shaped Ag@ZIF-67 chemiluminescence sensor for sensitive detection of CEA

Hou, Y., Wang, J., Liu, S., Sun, Y., Dai, Y., Luo, C., & Wang, X. (2022) · Talanta · doi:10.1016/j.talanta.2022.123938 · Cited by 41

Constructing ZIF-8-decorated montmorillonite composite with charge neutralization effect and pore structure optimization for enhanced Pb2+ capture from water

Yang, D., Li, Y., Zhao, L., Cheng, F., Chang, L., & Wu, D. (2023) · Chemical Engineering Journal · doi:10.1016/j.cej.2023.143014 · Cited by 40

Yellow fluorescent carbon dots sensitive detection of Hg2+ and its detection mechanism

Liu, H., Li, H., Du, K., & Xu, H. (2022) · Materials Today Communications · doi:10.1016/j.mtcomm.2022.104880 · Cited by 39

Synthesis of millimeter-scale ZIF-8 single crystals and their reversible crystal structure changes

Alowasheeir, A., Torad, N. L., Asahi, T., Alshehri, S. M., Ahamad, T., Bando, Y., Eguchi, M., Yamauchi, Y., Terasawa, Y., & Han, M. (2024) · Science and Technology of Advanced Materials · doi:10.1080/14686996.2023.2292485 · Cited by 38

Zeolitic imidazolate framework-8/layered triple hydr(oxide) composite for boosting the adsorptive removal of acid red 1 dye from wastewater

Alkoshab, M. Q., Al-Amrani, W. A., Drmosh, Q. A., & Onaizi, S. A. (2024) · Colloids and Surfaces A Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects · doi:10.1016/j.colsurfa.2024.134637 · Cited by 38

pH-Sensitive adsorption of gastrointestinal drugs (famotidine and pantoprazole) as pharmaceutical pollutants by using the Au-doped@ZIF-90-glycerol adsorbent: insights from computational modeling

Montazeri, N., Salahshoori, I., Feyzishendi, P., Miri, F. S., Mohseni, M. M., & Khonakdar, H. A. (2023) · Journal of Materials Chemistry A · doi:10.1039/d3ta05221d · Cited by 37

Synthesis of Novel MOF-5 Based BiCoO3 Photocatalyst for the Treatment of Textile Wastewater

Sarwar, B., Khan, A. M., Fazal, T., Aslam, M., Qaisrani, N. A., & Ahmed, A. (2022) · Sustainability · doi:10.3390/su141912885 · Cited by 36

Facile synthesis of magnetic-activated nanocomposites for effective removal of cationic and anionic dyes in an aqueous environment: An equilibrium isotherm, kinetics and thermodynamic studies

Li, R., Chen, J., Zhang, H., Rehman, F., Siddique, J., Shahab, A., Mo, Z., & Luo, L. (2022) · Process Safety and Environmental Protection · doi:10.1016/j.cherd.2022.11.017 · Cited by 36

Coal ash for removing toxic metals and phenolic contaminants from wastewater: A brief review

Labidi, A., Ren, H., Sial, A., Wang, H., Lichtfouse, É., & Wang, C. (2023) · Critical Reviews in Environmental Science and Technology · doi:10.1080/10643389.2023.2206781 · Cited by 35

Phosphorus-substituted atomically dispersed Rh-N3P1 sites for efficient promotion in CO2 hydrogenation towards ethanol production

Zheng, K., Li, Y., Liu, B., Chen, J., Xu, Y., Li, Z., & Li, Z. (2024) · Applied Catalysis B: Environmental · doi:10.1016/j.apcatb.2024.123730 · Cited by 34

Synergistic functionality of metal–organic framework-cellulose composites structures for advanced high-performance energy materials

Fu, C., Han, X., Zhang, Y. L., Hu, J., Du, J., & Wang, H. (2024) · Chemical Engineering Journal · doi:10.1016/j.cej.2024.158384 · Cited by 34

Preparation of novel ZIF-8 aerogel adsorbent based on cellulose and the application of Cu (II) removal from wastewater

Cheng, T., Zhang, Y., Cui, F., Jiang, G., Liu, P., Guo, J., Cui, K., Chen, C., & Li, H. (2022) · Chemical Physics Letters · doi:10.1016/j.cplett.2022.140100 · Cited by 33

Interface construction of CuCoSe@NiS based on an ultrathin nanosheet for high-performance supercapacitors

Wu, W., Yan, Y., Wang, X., Wei, C., Yang, Y., Xu, T., & Li, X. (2024) · Journal of Materials Chemistry A · doi:10.1039/d4ta01430h · Cited by 33

Construction of ZIF/CS and ZIF/CS-derivatives with high-efficiency adsorption for dyes/antibiotics and strong microwave absorption performance

Peng, C., Cao, H., Wang, R., Qiu, J., & Wang, W. (2024) · Colloids and Surfaces A Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects · doi:10.1016/j.colsurfa.2024.134210 · Cited by 33

In-situ growth of ZIF-8 nanocrystals on biochar for boron adsorption

Luo, M., Zhu, C., Chen, Q., Song, F., Hao, W., Shen, Z., Konhauser, K. O., Alessi, D. S., & Zhong, C. (2022) · Colloids and Surfaces A Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects · doi:10.1016/j.colsurfa.2022.130504 · Cited by 33

Construction of Z-scheme heterojunction ZIF-8-decorated ZnO/SiO2 for enhanced visible-light photocatalytic removal of organic pollutants and reduction of Cr (VI)

Hu, M., Zhao, D., Yan, X., Hu, X., Zhou, M. T., Shu, Y., & Liu, P. (2024) · Applied Surface Science · doi:10.1016/j.apsusc.2024.160321 · Cited by 32

Advances in adsorption of Pb(II) by MOFs-based nanocomposites in water

Lei, Y., Xie, J., Quan, W., Chen, Q., & Wang, A. (2024) · Progress in Natural Science Materials International · doi:10.1016/j.pnsc.2024.02.005 · Cited by 32

MOF/polypeptide hybrid nanocomposites with pH/lipase dual responsive drug release and photodynamic effect for combination treatment of drug-resistant bacterial infection

Xiang, Y.-L., Huang, S.-H., Tang, D.-Y., Zhang, P.-C., Yong, Y., & Zhou, Q. (2023) · Materials & Design · doi:10.1016/j.matdes.2023.112180 · Cited by 31

ZIF-8/GO/PDMS modified cotton fabric to form a hierarchical-structure coating for fast oil/water separation

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