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

In situ dual-utilize of ZnCl2 for preparation of ZIF-8 functionalized biomass-based porous carbon for adsorption removal of volatile organic compounds

Wang, Y., Yang, L., Liu, J., Wang, R., Yang, Y., Zeng, Q., Chen, Y., Dai, Z., Yao, L., Zheng, J., et al. (2024) · Chemical Engineering Journal · doi:10.1016/j.cej.2024.157540 · Cited by 21

Cobalt-Doped ZIF-8 Nanoparticle-Decorated Fiber Optic Sensor for Copper Ion Detection

Menon, S. S., Dutta, S., Madaboosi, N., & Sai, V. V. R. (2023) · ACS Applied Nano Materials · doi:10.1021/acsanm.3c04104 · Cited by 22

Simultaneously improved H+ conductivity and H+/V4+ selectivity for all vanadium flow battery by ZIF-8 induced physical cross-linking

Chu, J., Xu, H., Xu, Z., Sun, L., Li, J., & Ma, X. (2024) · Journal of Energy Storage · doi:10.1016/j.est.2024.111824 · Cited by 21

Preparation of carboxymethyl cellulose/graphene oxide/ZIF-8 aerogels for efficient methylene blue adsorption

Fu, Y., Wang, Z., Tian, T., Li, G., Gu, J., Zhou, J., & Dong, S. (2024) · Colloids and Surfaces A Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects · doi:10.1016/j.colsurfa.2024.134338 · Cited by 21

Bifunctionalized MOFs modified poly (aryl ether ketone sulfone) ultrafiltration membranes with high-efficient BSA separation and dye adsorption

Lan, T., Song, J., Chang, Y. F., & Xu, J. (2024) · Journal of Membrane Science · doi:10.1016/j.memsci.2024.123318 · Cited by 21

Competitive mechanism for capturing heavy metal contamination by iron-based porous composite particles for soil remediation

Ren, Z., Wu, J., Liu, H., Zhang, X., Xu, G., Xu, C., Zhou, G., & Wei, S. (2023) · Journal of Cleaner Production · doi:10.1016/j.jclepro.2023.138896 · Cited by 20

Recent development of ZiF-8 incorporated dressings for wound healing application: Current insight and future perspective

Zafar, M. S., Khan, M. U. A., Abdullah, M. F., Elfawy, L. A., Isa, E. D. M., Hasan, A., Masri, S., & Ahmad, H. (2025) · Materials Today Communications · doi:10.1016/j.mtcomm.2025.112652 · Cited by 20

Fabrication of novel 3D PEI-functionalized ZIF-8@alginate aerogel composites for efficient elimination of Pb(II) and Cd(II) from aqueous solution

Guo, Z., Hou, H. J., Zhou, J., Wu, X., Li, Y., & Hu, L. (2023) · Journal of environmental chemical engineering · doi:10.1016/j.jece.2023.110446 · Cited by 19

In Situ-Derived N-Doped ZnO from ZIF-8 for Enhanced Ethanol Sensing in ZnO/MEMS Devices

Liang, M., Yan, Y., Yang, J., Liu, X., Jia, R., Ge, Y., Li, Z., & Huang, L. (2024) · Molecules · doi:10.3390/molecules29081703 · Cited by 19

Solvent-free green synthesis of zeolite A from coal fly ash for the removal of Pb2+

Zhang, P., Niu, Y., Wang, Y., Peng, W., Miao, J., Ren, G., Li, Y., Zhang, P., & Zhao, X. Y. (2025) · Separation and Purification Technology · doi:10.1016/j.seppur.2025.133003 · Cited by 18

Crystallographic and Compositional Dependence of Thermodynamic Stability of [Co(II), Cu(II), and Zn(II)] in 2-Methylimidazole-Containing Zeolitic Imidazolate Frameworks

Leonel, G. J., Lennox, C. B., Marrett, J. M., Friščić, T., & Navrotsky, A. (2023) · Chemistry of Materials · doi:10.1021/acs.chemmater.3c01464 · Cited by 18

Mn3O4/activated carbon nanocomposites for adsorptive removal of methylene blue

Le, V. T., Tran, T. K. N., Dang, N. K., Tran, V. A., Tran, V. A., Vasseghian, Y., & Aminabhavi, T. M. (2023) · Chemical Engineering Journal · doi:10.1016/j.cej.2023.145903 · Cited by 18

Different performances of zinc/cobalt-based zeolite imidazolate frameworks derivatives to effectively activate peroxymonosulfate for degradation of organic pollutants

Wang, J., Hu, Z., Zheng, Z., Wang, C., & Tang, X. (2024) · Separation and Purification Technology · doi:10.1016/j.seppur.2024.126783 · Cited by 18

A novel mercapto-functionalized bimetallic Zn/Ni-MOF adsorbents for efficient removal of Hg(II) in wastewater

Yu, J., Jiang, X., Zhou, Z., Li, F., He, Y., Bai, H., Yang, X., Wang, S., & Jiang, F. (2024) · Journal of environmental chemical engineering · doi:10.1016/j.jece.2024.113258 · Cited by 18

Facile Fabrication of a Novel Spme Fiber Based on Silicone Sealant/Hollow Zno@Ceo2 Composite with Super-Hydrophobicity for the Enhanced Capture of Pesticides in Water

Wang, X., Huang, L., Yuan, N., Huang, P., Du, X., & Lu, X. (2022) · Microchemical Journal · doi:10.1016/j.microc.2022.108118 · Cited by 18

Preparation of biomass-based hydrogels and their efficient heavy metal removal from aqueous solution

Zhang, M., Zhou, Y., Wang, F., Chen, Z., Zhao, X., Duan, W., Yin, G., Yang, X., Li, J., Yin, Q., et al. (2022) · Frontiers in Chemistry · doi:10.3389/fchem.2022.1054286 · Cited by 17

Fabrication and characterization of magnetic eucalyptus carbon for efficient Cr(VI) removal in aqueous solution and its mechanisms

Zhang, H., Wu, Z., Shi, Q., Khan, A. A., Rad, S., Shahab, A., Ullah, H., Ali, E., Arafat, A., Zeng, H., et al. (2023) · Arabian Journal of Chemistry · doi:10.1016/j.arabjc.2023.105047 · Cited by 17

CsPbBr 3 NCs Confined and In Situ Grown in ZIF-8: A Stable, Sensitive, Reliable Fluorescent Sensor for Evaluating the Acid Value of Edible Oils

Lu, Y., Xiong, R., Lin, X., Zhang, L., Meng, X., & Luo, Z. (2024) · ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces · doi:10.1021/acsami.4c10280 · Cited by 17

Tailored design of hollow spheric Eu-Luminol/ZIF-8 mixed matrix membranes for simultaneous ratiometric sensing and enhanced adsorption of tetracyclines

Xiong, L. W., Wang, S., Jin, X., Yan, Z. B., Yu, C., Geng, F., Hao, Z., Lv, J., Zhao, C., Zhao, L., et al. (2024) · Sensors and Actuators B Chemical · doi:10.1016/j.snb.2024.136540 · Cited by 17

Composite material derived from ZIF-67 and biochar promotes ozonation of 4-nitrophenol

Ren, M., Wang, F., Xu, Z., Zhang, J., Wang, C., Wang, K., Zhang, J., Wang, Z., & Xie, Y. (2023) · Chemosphere · doi:10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.139495 · Cited by 16

In situ growth ZIF-8 on porous chitosan/hydroxyapatite composite fibers for ultra-efficiently eliminating lead ions in wastewater

Chen, W., Yun, F., Zheng, S., Chen, S., & Han, J. (2023) · Materials Today Communications · doi:10.1016/j.mtcomm.2023.107255 · Cited by 16

Improved anti-cancer effects of luteolin@ZIF-8 in cervical and prostate cancer cell lines

Linlin, D., Chen, H., Bi, G., Wang, W., & Li, R. (2024) · Heliyon · doi:10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e28232 · Cited by 16

MOF‐Fe@C Nanocomposites for Microwave Absorption

Zhang, R., Hu, Q. L., Yang, S., Yan, S., Gu, Y., Ji, J., Zhou, Z. L., Liu, C., Li, X., Wang, Z., et al. (2024) · Advanced Engineering Materials · doi:10.1002/adem.202400527 · Cited by 16

Dual magnetization and amination of cellulosic chains for the efficient adsorption of heavy metals

Aminsharei, F., Lahijanian, A., Shiehbeigi, A., بیکی, ش. ش., & Ghashang, M. (2024) · International Journal of Biological Macromolecules · doi:10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.134004 · Cited by 16

Efficient adsorptive separation of Cu(II) from Ph by ZIF-8 constructed with sodium alginate polymer backbone

Song, J., Chen, L., Zhou, Y., Yuan, Z., Niu, Y., & Wei, Z. (2024) · International Journal of Biological Macromolecules · doi:10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.135501 · Cited by 16

Machine learning-assisted adsorption capacity prediction of ion exchange or chelate resin for heavy metals in aqueous solutions: External validation via multi-factor experiments

Xu, M., Zhang, L., Yuan, L., Ji, C., Zhang, Y., Kong, D., Zhang, Y., Lv, L., Hua, M., & Zhang, W. (2025) · Separation and Purification Technology · doi:10.1016/j.seppur.2025.133019 · Cited by 16

Ultrasensitive electrochemical biosensor for the simultaneous detection of the two monkeypox virus antigens M1R and A29 using reduced graphene oxide-ZIF-8 nanocomposite

Kanagavalli, P., Elkaffas, R. A., & Eissa, S. (2025) · Chemical Engineering Journal · doi:10.1016/j.cej.2025.164015 · Cited by 16

Advances in adsorbent materials for heavy metals remediation: a roadmap for sustainability

Nono, M. M., Mahmoud, A. E. D., Adamu, S., Tanimu, G., Salami, B. A., Gambo, Y., Sultan, N. S., & Somogyi, V. (2025) · Environmental Monitoring and Assessment · doi:10.1007/s10661-025-14289-8 · Cited by 15

Fabrication and characterization of a novel Ba2+-loaded sawdust biochar doped with iron oxide for the super-adsorption of SO42− from wastewater

Khalid, W., Cheng, C. K., Liu, P., Tang, J., Liu, X., Ali, A., Shahab, A., & Wang, X. (2022) · Chemosphere · doi:10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.135233 · Cited by 15

Adsorptive removal of volatile petroleum hydrocarbons from aqueous solution by zeolite imidazole framework (ZIF-8) and iron oxide (Fe3O4) nanoparticles

Eldos, H. I., Khan, M., Zouari, N., Saeed, S., & Al-Ghouti, M. A. (2023) · Environmental Technology & Innovation · doi:10.1016/j.eti.2023.103382 · Cited by 15

Polyethylenimine Grafted onto Nano-NiFe2O4@SiO2 for the Removal of CrO42−, Ni2+, and Pb2+ Ions from Aqueous Solutions

Khalaj, M., Khatami, S., Kalhor, M., Zarandi, M., Anthony, E., & Klein, A. (2023) · Molecules · doi:10.3390/molecules29010125 · Cited by 15

ZIF-8/MS Hybrid Sponge via Secondary Growth for Efficient Removal of Pb(II) and Cu(II)

Bian, H., Li, P., Ma, Y., Liu, L., Li, D., & Zhang, N. (2024) · Chemical Research in Chinese Universities · doi:10.1007/s40242-024-4009-5 · Cited by 15

Construction of a hollow heterojunction interface to accelerate the photocatalytic cleavage of lignin Cβ-O bonds

Niu, Y., Guo, C., Cao, X., Li, J., Yang, S., & Wang, J. (2024) · Journal of Colloid and Interface Science · doi:10.1016/j.jcis.2024.07.153 · Cited by 15

Synthesizing ZIF-8 functionalized biochar by in situ reuse of residual Zn from chemical activation for enhanced tetracycline hydrochloride adsorption removal

Liu, J., Zeng, Q., Chen, Y., Dai, Z., Jiang, W., Lu, Y., Zheng, J., Sun, D., Wu, Y., & Yang, L. (2025) · Journal of environmental chemical engineering · doi:10.1016/j.jece.2025.116729 · Cited by 15

Alternative strategy for purification of acteoside with hypoglycemic activity from Rehmannia glutinosa Libosch. leaves: Preparation of ZIF-8 @D110 resin and its application

Tian, M., Li, C., Ahmad, N., Luo, Z., Zhang, Y., Cheng, J., & Zhao, C. (2022) · Industrial Crops and Products · doi:10.1016/j.indcrop.2022.116193 · Cited by 15

Nano‐Bioremediation via Biochar, Zeolite Nanocomposites for Water Quality Enhancement: A Review

Raut, S. S., Sharma, A., & Mishra, A. (2025) · Water Environment Research · doi:10.1002/wer.70151 · Cited by 14

Zeolite prepared from high-calcium ladle furnace slag and fly ash for Pb2+ removal

Ma, W., Yi, Y., Fang, M., Lin, Y., Li, C., Li, J., & Liu, W. (2024) · Journal of Water Process Engineering · doi:10.1016/j.jwpe.2024.105351 · Cited by 14

In-situ constructing an innovative and versatile nanotraps for incorporation of zero–valent iron nanoparticles into zeolite imidazole framework–8 towards high efficient detoxification and imprisonment of U(VI) and Se(IV) from water via a combination study of capture performance and underlying mechanism aspects

Fan, Z., You, Y., Ding, K., Sheng, G., Zhang, X., Ma, J., & Huang, Y. (2024) · Chemical Engineering Journal · doi:10.1016/j.cej.2024.153032 · Cited by 14

Nanoscale Adsorption, Assembly, and Deionization Dynamics Recorded by Optical Fiber Sensors

Huang, T., Wu, T., Huang, Y. Y. S., Lin, W., Ma, J., Sun, L., & Guan, B. (2023) · ACS Nano · doi:10.1021/acsnano.3c01507 · Cited by 14

Cascaded uptake of toxic metal ions and catalytic hydrogenation of dyes on a superabsorbent soy protein isolate/polyacrylamide aerogel

Godiya, C. B., Kim, J. W., Yang, J., & Park, B. J. (2023) · Separation and Purification Technology · doi:10.1016/j.seppur.2023.124622 · Cited by 14

Advancing glass recycling and environmental applications with porous glass: a mini-review

Kim, H. D., Baek, C. R., & Jang, Y. C. (2024) · Journal of Material Cycles and Waste Management · doi:10.1007/s10163-024-02000-x · Cited by 13

Surfactin conjugated ZIF-8-NH2 based MOF with the antibacterial ability against Pseudomonas fluorescens and its application in salmon preservation

Cheng, Y., Li, Y., Zhang, J., Yang, H., Lin, B., Dong, Z., Lou, Y., & Fu, S. (2024) · Food Bioscience · doi:10.1016/j.fbio.2024.105491 · Cited by 13

Application and Progress of Confinement Synthesis Strategy in Electrochemical Energy Storage

Xu, Y., Liu, Z., Cong, W., Zhao, J., Liu, X., & Wang, M. (2022) · Transactions of Tianjin University · doi:10.1007/s12209-022-00353-8 · Cited by 13

Efficient removal of polystyrene nanoplastics from complex water system through multiple driving forces with MOF-based composite

Zhou, S., Wang, X., Chen, X., Yang, S., Chen, K., Song, G., Lu, G., Wang, Y., & Sun, J. (2025) · Journal of Hazardous Materials · doi:10.1016/j.jhazmat.2025.140171 · Cited by 12

Immobilization of Bacillus thuringiensis Cry1Ac in metal-organic frameworks through biomimetic mineralization for sustainable pest management

Lu, Y., Sui, L., Dai, C., Zheng, W., Zhao, Y., Li, Q., Liang, X., Li, Q., & Zhang, Z. (2024) · International Journal of Biological Macromolecules · doi:10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.133388 · Cited by 12

Encapsulating GSH-Au/Ag NCs in ZIF-8 with improved fluorescence for the specific identification and detection of 4-nitrophenol utilizing inner filter effect

Zhou, T., Zang, L., Sun, J., Zhang, X., Qu, Z., Liu, X., Zhang, G., Wang, X., Wang, F., & Zhang, Z. (2024) · Colloids and Surfaces A Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects · doi:10.1016/j.colsurfa.2024.135999 · Cited by 12

Dose-dependent effects of MIL-88A(Fe) and MIL-101(Fe) on arsenic immobilization and phytoremediation using ramie (Boehmeria nivea L.)

Ye, J., Yin, X., Yang, C., Tan, X., Li, C., Chen, G., Chen, P., Chen, Q., & Dai, M. (2025) · Chemical Engineering Journal · doi:10.1016/j.cej.2025.164238 · Cited by 12

Terrestrial nanoparticle contaminants and geospatial optics using the Sentinel-3B OLCI satellite in the Tinto River estuary region of the Iberian Peninsula

Neckel, A., Oliveira, M. L. S., Maculan, L. S., Adelodun, B., Toscan, P. C., Bodah, B. W., Moro, L. D., & Silva, L. F. O. (2022) · Marine Pollution Bulletin · doi:10.1016/j.marpolbul.2022.114525 · Cited by 12

Synthesis and characterization of K2CO3 over Salmon-fishbone catalyst, kinetics and DFT analyses and biodiesel catalytic production from castor oil

Mohebolkhames, E., Kazemeini, M., Sadjadi, S., & Tamtaji, M. (2023) · Journal of Molecular Structure · doi:10.1016/j.molstruc.2023.137426 · Cited by 12

Preparation of esterified biomass waste hydrogels and their removal of Pb2+, Cu2+ and Cd2+ from aqueous solution

Zhang, M., Zhou, Y., Yang, X., Lü, X., Zhao, X., Chen, Z., Duan, W., Li, J., Zhao, M., & Yin, Q. (2023) · Environmental Science and Pollution Research · doi:10.1007/s11356-023-26350-5 · Cited by 12

Application of Synthetic Iron Oxyhydroxide with Influencing Factors for Removal of As(V) and As(III) from Groundwater

Talpur, S. A., Baloch, M. Y. J., Su, C., Iqbal, J., Ahmed, A., & Talpur, H. A. (2024) · Journal of Earth Science · doi:10.1007/s12583-023-1862-y · Cited by 11

Unlocking the potential of graphene oxide membranes: Microstructural tuning through metal–organic frameworks for water treatment progress

Qian, W., Yang, Q., Zhang, D., Su, J., Ding, Y., & Yao, D. (2024) · Separation and Purification Technology · doi:10.1016/j.seppur.2024.130140 · Cited by 11

Efficient adsorption of ofloxacin in a novel nanocomposite formed by nano-hexagonal boron nitride fused with zeolite imidazolite skeleton-8: Experimental and molecular dynamics simulation studies

Huang, Z., Hong, Y., Cui, Y., Guo, H., Long, Y., & Ye, J. (2024) · Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety · doi:10.1016/j.ecoenv.2024.117536 · Cited by 11

Beyond agrochemicals: potential of nanoparticles as nanofertilizer and nanopesticide in legumes

Saleem, S., Solanki, B., & Khan, M. S. (2024) · Theoretical and Experimental Plant Physiology · doi:10.1007/s40626-024-00360-1 · Cited by 11

Hydration heat and hydration products evolution of PC clinker-C$-CSA cement ternary system containing ZIF-8-based composite phase change materials

Yan, D., Li, M., & Qian, C. (2025) · Construction and Building Materials · doi:10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2025.140143 · Cited by 11

Structural engineering of clay minerals for heavy metal remediation: Molecular mechanisms, performance enhancement, and sustainable applications

Yang, X., Zhou, Y., Fan, Y., Lv, G., & Liao, L. (2025) · Progress in Natural Science Materials International · doi:10.1016/j.pnsc.2025.03.008 · Cited by 11

Interface-electronically engineered MOF-on-MOF heterojunctions exhibiting dual light-driven functions: Synergistic fluorescence diagnosis and photocatalytic remediation of antibiotic contamination

Jin, Y., Wang, T.-W., Zhan, T., Ma, N., & Dai, W. (2025) · Journal of Molecular Structure · doi:10.1016/j.molstruc.2025.143183 · Cited by 11

Metal-organic framework composites for environmental remediation

Nazir, M. A., & Ullah, S. (2025) · Elsevier eBooks · doi:10.1016/b978-0-443-26743-7.00016-3 · Cited by 11

Comparison of Amorphous and Crystalline Ni‐MOFs for Environmental Applications

Neubertová, V., Jarolímková, J., Daniš, S., Vrtoch, Ľ., & Kolská, Z. (2025) · ChemistryOpen · doi:10.1002/open.202500373 · Cited by 11

Novel strategy for the synthesis of highly crystalline intrinsically fluorescent zeolitic imidazolate frameworks with dual-mode emission for sensitive point-of-care detection of ferric ions

Ameen, S. S. M., Fatah, S. A., Algethami, F. K., & Omer, K. M. (2026) · Journal of Materials Science · doi:10.1007/s10853-026-13379-3 · Cited by 11

Research progress of aqueous Zn–CO2 battery: design principle and development strategy of a multifunctional catalyst

Guo, W., Wang, Y., Yi, Q., Devid, E. J., Li, X., Lei, P., Shan, W., Qi, K., Shi, L., & Gao, L. (2023) · Frontiers in Energy Research · doi:10.3389/fenrg.2023.1194674 · Cited by 11

Ratio-Metric Fluorescence/Colorimetric and Smartphone-Assisted Visualization for the Detection of Dopamine Based on Cu-MOF with Catecholase-like Activity

Guo, Y., Chen, M., Yang, T., & Wang, J. (2023) · Chemosensors · doi:10.3390/chemosensors11080431 · Cited by 11

Bio-oil and biochar production from Ageratum conyzoides using triple-stage hydrothermal liquefaction and utilization of biochar in removal of multiple heavy metals from water

Verma, M., Lee, I., Pandey, S., Nanda, M., Kumar, V., Chauhan, P. K., Kumar, S., Vlaskin, M. S., & Kim, H. (2023) · Chemosphere · doi:10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.139858 · Cited by 11

Bioinspired fish scale-derived hydroxyapatite@ZIF-8 nanocomposite for enhanced removal of Rose Bengal: theoretical RSM modeling and mechanistic insights

Mishra, S. R., Verma, R., Gadore, V., & Ahmaruzzaman, M. (2023) · Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery · doi:10.1007/s13399-023-05202-9 · Cited by 11

Application of apophyllite and thomsonite natural zeolite as modified adsorbents for the removal of zinc from acid mine drainage

Gaikwad, R., Sonawane, A. V., Hakke, V. S., Sonawane, S. H., Gaikwad, M. S., Lakhera, S. K., Venu Babu, G., Warade, A. R., Urgunde, A. B., & Sapkal, V. S. (2024) · Chemosphere · doi:10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.141095 · Cited by 11

In situ conversion of ZnO anchored on porous carbon foams to antiflexible ZIF-8-X (X = Co or NH2) for sieving linear and mono-branched hexane isomers

Li, X., Zhou, Y., Huang, W., Wang, X., Li, Y., Fu, L., Zhong, J., & Liu, L. (2024) · Chemical Engineering Journal · doi:10.1016/j.cej.2024.151146 · Cited by 10

In-situ surface reconstruction of Co-based imidazole zeolite framework by Mo etching for superior water oxidation

Shen, J., He, G., Mi, H., Guo, F., Jin, H., Chang, X., Yan, S., & Qiu, J. (2024) · Journal of Colloid and Interface Science · doi:10.1016/j.jcis.2024.09.087 · Cited by 10

Na related nanowhisker-containing biochar obtained from self-catalyzation and functionalization of papermaking black liquor lignin with superior heavy metal immobilization capability

Zhang, J., Peng, Y., Liu, T., & Wang, Z. (2024) · Bioresource Technology · doi:10.1016/j.biortech.2024.131866 · Cited by 10

Entrapment of Geobacillus kaustophilus lipase in ZIF-8 and cross-linking with genipin for biodiesel production from vegetable oils

Tülek, A. (2025) · Molecular Catalysis · doi:10.1016/j.mcat.2025.114919 · Cited by 10

Multidimensional engineering of ZIF-8-based electrocatalysts for carbon dioxide reduction: a mini review

Gu, J., Huang, J., Jin, Z., & Wei, T. (2025) · Chemical Communications · doi:10.1039/d5cc03189c · Cited by 10

Mechanistic and structural insights into MOF-based photocatalysts for selective CO 2 reduction

Huang, Y., Deng, X., Liu, C., & Liang, Q. (2025) · Chemical Communications · doi:10.1039/d5cc04494d · Cited by 10

Citrate-modified MgFe-LDH on biochar for simultaneous removal of heavy metal cations and Oxoanions from wastewater

Chen, Z., Yang, H., Li, S., Li, S., Chen, W., & Peng, C. (2026) · Separation and Purification Technology · doi:10.1016/j.seppur.2026.136942 · Cited by 10

Green synthesis of activated carbon-ZIF-8 nanocomposites from pistachio hulls for efficient antibiotic adsorption in water remediation

Javid, F., Azar, P. A., Moradi, O., & Kazemipour, M. (2026) · Scientific Reports · doi:10.1038/s41598-026-35370-3 · Cited by 10

Li2Si2O5 nano-brush coated carbon cloth as a potential solution for wastewater treatment

Sun, B., Chen, W., Zhang, H., Elmarakbi, A. M., & Fu, Y. (2023) · Separation and Purification Technology · doi:10.1016/j.seppur.2022.123085 · Cited by 10

Enhanced Breathing Effect of Nanoporous UIO-66-DABA Metal–Organic Frameworks with Coordination Defects for High Selectivity and Rapid Adsorption of Hg(II)

Zhao, C., Yang, G., Zhang, S., He, X. D., Zhong, Y., & Gao, X. (2023) · ACS Applied Nano Materials · doi:10.1021/acsanm.3c03688 · Cited by 10

Zeolitic Imidazolate Frameworks Serve as an Interface Layer for Designing Bifunctional Bone Scaffolds with Antibacterial and Osteogenic Performance

Huang, J., Cheng, C., Yang, Y., Zan, J., & Shuai, C. (2023) · Nanomaterials · doi:10.3390/nano13212828 · Cited by 10

Morphology control of polylactic acid/ZIF-8 composite fiber membranes and adsorption performances for dye and antibiotic

Li, Y., Zhao, X., Fan, L., Zhu, X., & Cui, Z. (2024) · Journal of Materials Science · doi:10.1007/s10853-023-09307-4 · Cited by 10

Adsorption mechanism of Cd2+ on microbial inoculant and its potential for remediation Cd–polluted farmland soils

Yang, W., Sun, T., & Sun, Y. (2024) · Chemosphere · doi:10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.141349 · Cited by 10

Bimetallic ZIF-8 from Hydroxide Double Salts for Efficient Cu2+ Removal in Wastewater

Chen, Y., Chen, Z., & Chu, S. (2025) · ACS Omega · doi:10.1021/acsomega.4c06512 · Cited by 9

Schiff Base-Functionalized Melamine Sponge with Hierarchical Porous Architecture for High-Efficiency Removal of Organic Dyes in Wastewater

Du, X., Nie, H., Qu, Y., Xu, J., Jia, H., Zhang, Y., Ma, W., & Du, B. (2025) · Nanomaterials · doi:10.3390/nano15151157 · Cited by 9

Size matters: limitations of the ZIF-8 monolith and its Ni-, Co- and Cu-doped variants for the adsorption of rhodamine B

Velazquez-Garcia, J. D. J., Frenzke, S., Valladares, L. D. L. S., Barnes, C. H. W., Copeman, C., Singh, J., Kulkarni, S., Keller, T. F., Cornejo, H. S., Huanaco-Quispe, D., et al. (2025) · Materials Advances · doi:10.1039/d5ma00797f · Cited by 9

Electrochemical detection of myoglobin using an ultrasensitive label-free sensor derived from cubic-ZIF67@Au-rGOF-NH2 composite of MOF and GOF

Wu, C., Mu, W., Wu, F., Gao, H., Ren, X., Feng, J., Miao, M., Zhang, H., Chang, D., & Pan, H. (2024) · Analytical Biochemistry · doi:10.1016/j.ab.2024.115571 · Cited by 9

Highly efficient ZIF-based adsorbents for the removal of Congo red dye and atorvastatin pharmaceutical pollutant: A study using molecular simulations and DFT calculations

Jorabchi, M. N., Salahshoori, I., Mirnezami, S. M. S., Golriz, M., Darestani, M. T., Mohseni, M. M., & Khonakdar, H. A. (2024) · Journal of Water Process Engineering · doi:10.1016/j.jwpe.2024.106745 · Cited by 9

Enhanced immobilization of Arsenic(III) and Auto-oxidation to Arsenic(V) by titanium oxide (TiO2), due to Single-Atom vacancies and oxyanion formation

Huang, X., & Yang, G. (2023) · Journal of Colloid and Interface Science · doi:10.1016/j.jcis.2023.07.103 · Cited by 9

Construction of underwater superoleophobic membrane by polydopamine-modified MOF with effective purification of multi-component emulsified oily wastewater

Deng, Y., Wang, W., Wu, K., Hou, B., Fan, H., Peng, C., & Liu, H. (2025) · Separation and Purification Technology · doi:10.1016/j.seppur.2025.132870 · Cited by 8

Programmable printing of a colorimetric sensor array mimicking human olfactory system for real-time detection of meat freshness

Wang, Z., Wang, L., Guo, J., Wang, S., & Chen, Y. (2025) · Food Control · doi:10.1016/j.foodcont.2025.111644 · Cited by 8

Amine-functionalized MIL-101(Fe)-NH2@ZIF-8 composite for efficient adsorption of Pb2+ ions

Loganathan, P., Madhushree, R., Priyadarshini, M., Sivakumar, M., & Sunajadevi, K. R. P. (2025) · Microchemical Journal · doi:10.1016/j.microc.2025.116580 · Cited by 8

Functionalized zeolite imidazolium framework materials for uranium removal performance and mechanism research

Zhao, B., Wu, D., Hou, H., Liu, L., Wang, X., Yao, W. H., & Yu, S. (2024) · Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers · doi:10.1016/j.jtice.2024.105387 · Cited by 8

Enhanced Removal of Anionic Pollutants Using Active Propulsion of Patchy ZIF-8 Microparticles in Electric Field

Patel, R., Brahana, P. J., & Bharti, B. (2024) · ACS Applied Engineering Materials · doi:10.1021/acsaenm.4c00580 · Cited by 8

Design and optimization oriented composition and morphology engineering for MOF derived microwave absorbents

Wang, B., Huang, J., Liu, G., Ge, C., Wang, L., Xu, K., Liu, T., Wang, W., & Wang, W. (2025) · Nano Materials Science · doi:10.1016/j.nanoms.2024.10.011 · Cited by 8

Eco-friendly and easily separable ZIF-8/MP composites with efficient Congo red adsorption and spent reusability as supercapacitors

Yan, J., Dai, L., Wang, P., He, Y., Wang, Q., Chen, Y., Zhang, H., Ali, A. S., Ahmed, R. H., Redovniković, I. R., et al. (2025) · Colloids and Surfaces A Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects · doi:10.1016/j.colsurfa.2025.136273 · Cited by 8

In-Situ Deposition of a Zeolite Imidazole Framework to Decorate a Polyacrylonitrile Fiber Membrane for Efficient Removal of Multiple Water Pollutants

Zhang, J., Li, J., Han, Z., Jiang, Q., Jia, Z., Dong, D., Zhang, C., Wu, C., & Cheng, Z. (2025) · Chemistry of Materials · doi:10.1021/acs.chemmater.4c03010 · Cited by 8

Adsorption of Heavy Metals on Alkali-Activated Zeolite Foams

Svobodová, E., Tišler, Z., Peroutková, K., Strejcová, K., Abrham, J., & Šimek, J. (2024) · Materials · doi:10.3390/ma17030685 · Cited by 8

Highly efficient green-activated carbon/ZIF-8 nanocomposites from walnut hulls and date kernels for superior dye pollutant removal in water purification

Javid, F., Azar, P. A., Moradi, O., & Kazemipour, M. (2025) · Results in Chemistry · doi:10.1016/j.rechem.2025.103001 · Cited by 7

Recent progress of biochar for aquatic pollutant control: Modification, mechanism and application

Luo, X., Liu, Z., Yin, Z., Sun, Z., Yang, H., Zhang, C., Jiang, S., Han, J., Zhang, Q., & He, S. (2026) · Journal of Environmental Management · doi:10.1016/j.jenvman.2026.129867 · Cited by 7

Experimental and DFT Studies of Antibiotics Removal Through Activated Carbon: A Step‐by‐Step Adsorption Process at Atomic Level

Badshah, K., Ali, Q., Khan, A. A., Ahmad, R. M., & Ahmad, I. (2024) · ChemistrySelect · doi:10.1002/slct.202402422 · Cited by 7

Tuning the structural as well as optical characteristics of ZiF-8 thin coatings through inclusion of reduced graphene oxide: a comparative study

Aboraia, A. M., Refaay, D. E. E., Henaish, A. M. A., Elnage, H., Alraddadi, S., Hassan, A. M., & Mohammed, W. M. (2024) · Optical and Quantum Electronics · doi:10.1007/s11082-024-07838-x · Cited by 7

Remediation of carcinogen group I metal contaminants; insights into the application of functionalized carbon nanotubes

Aftab, A., & Waseem, M. (2025) · Journal of Molecular Liquids · doi:10.1016/j.molliq.2025.128064 · Cited by 7

Design and synthesis of a novel Fe3O4/ZIF-67/CuCo2S4 composite for efficient ciprofloxacin and Ni2+ removal from wastewater: Characterization and mechanistic insights

Diab, M. A., Ali, A. B. M., Abdulrahman, A., BaQais, A., Khan, M. I., Abduvokhidov, A., Karimov, M., Mukhitdinov, O., & Mahariq, I. (2025) · Surfaces and Interfaces · doi:10.1016/j.surfin.2025.107517 · Cited by 7

Mechanistic insights into phosphate-promoted simultaneous adsorption and spatially stratified distribution of Pb(II) and Cu(II) on chitosan goethite bionanocomposite adsorbents

He, J., Liu, L., Lin, X., Du, Y., & Charlet, L. (2025) · Chemical Engineering Journal · doi:10.1016/j.cej.2025.172409 · Cited by 6

ZIF-8 and Its Derivative Adsorbents for Heavy Metal Removal in Water: A Review

Zhou, Q., Tian, Y. P., Yang, R., Guo, X., & Chen, Y. (2025) · ACS Omega · doi:10.1021/acsomega.5c05692 · Cited by 29

Sustainable Application of ZIF-8 for Heavy-Metal Removal in Aqueous Solutions

Li, K., Miwornunyuie, N., Chen, L., Jingyu, H., Amaniampong, P. S., Koomson, D. A., Ewusi-Mensah, D., Xue, W., Li, G., & Lu, H. B. (2021) · Sustainability · doi:10.3390/su13020984 · Cited by 87

Zeolitic imidazolate frameworks (ZIF-8 & ZIF-67): Synthesis and application for wastewater treatment

Nazir, M. A., Ullah, S., Shahid, M. U., Hossain, I., Najam, T., Ismail, M. A., Rehman, A. U., Karim, M. R., & Shah, S. S. A. (2024) · Separation and Purification Technology · doi:10.1016/j.seppur.2024.129828 · Cited by 175

9 Future prospects for ZIF-8-based composite material for decontamination of water

Saeed, Z., Rasool, N., Saeed, Z., Pervaiz, M. A., Nadeem, H. A., Rashid, A., Adnan, A., Younas, U., & Bashir, R. (2023) · De Gruyter eBooks · doi:10.1515/9783110792591-009 · Cited by 2

6 Removal of heavy metals using ZIF 8

Pervaiz, M. A., Shaheen, S., Saeed, Z., Imran, M., Ali, A., Khan, R. R. M., Khan, H. U., & Bukhari, S. M. (2023) · De Gruyter eBooks · doi:10.1515/9783110792591-006