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

Identifying Best Companion between Fo Membrane and Draw Solute for High-Efficient Fruit Juice Concentration

Ma, Z., Noor, I. I., Liu, L., Wang, X., Wang, Q., Wang, Z., Brendon, H., Wang, J., Gao, J., Liu, H., et al. (2023) · Chemical Engineering Journal · doi:10.1016/j.cej.2024.150959 · Cited by 6

Efficient adsorption and separation of Mn–Cu–Cd composite pollutants using MOF-based calcium alginate composite hydrogels

Liu, J., Zhang, P., Hu, Q., Huang, Y., Li, J., Du, H., Zhang, W., Chen, X., & Yu, D. (2024) · New Journal of Chemistry · doi:10.1039/d4nj00629a · Cited by 6

Elucidating capabilities of the ZIF-8-Zn metal organic framework as an adsorbent for COD removal of gas refinery wastewater under mild operating conditions

Jafari, F., Kiani, F., Saien, J., & Rashidi, A. (2024) · Process Safety and Environmental Protection · doi:10.1016/j.psep.2024.10.002 · Cited by 6

Heavy metals and other chemicals removal by microalgae

Bhattacharjee, J., Bera, S., Mondal, S., & Roy, S. (2024) · Elsevier eBooks · doi:10.1016/b978-0-443-22127-9.00008-1 · Cited by 6

Investigating the efficacy of chitosan-modified magnetic Spirulina biosorbent for mercury removal from aqueous solutions: isotherm model analysis

Fathipoor, T., Emtyazjoo, M., Kazemi, A., & Sadeghi, M. S. (2023) · International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology · doi:10.1007/s13762-023-05395-6 · Cited by 6

Preparation and evaluation of chitosan/MCM-41-based spongy hydrogels loaded with tea tree oil

Liu, Y., Wang, A., Su, C., Zhu, G., Yi, F., & Xue, Z. (2024) · Colloids and Surfaces A Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects · doi:10.1016/j.colsurfa.2024.133862 · Cited by 6

Superoxide Anion (O2–•) Leading to Pulmonary Toxicity of Metal–Organic Frameworks (MOFs)

Zhang, Y., Zhang, Y., Yang, Z., Xue, Z., Zhou, L., Chen, M., Zhu, M., Wu, Q. D., Li, Y., Kang, S., et al. (2025) · Langmuir · doi:10.1021/acs.langmuir.5c00367 · Cited by 6

Omnipotent nanosized zeolites: A next-generation nanoplatform for biomedical applications

Fang, X., Duan, J., Wang, Y., Jia, M., Fan, H., Lyu, Y., Ma, L., Liu, X., & Fu, J. (2025) · Coordination Chemistry Reviews · doi:10.1016/j.ccr.2025.216903 · Cited by 5

Metal-organic frameworks for targeted capture of Micro/Nanoplastics in aquatic systems: Mechanisms, innovations, and environmental applications

Xu, K., Shahab, A., Li, J., Wang, D., Idris, A. M., & Xiao, H. (2025) · Journal of Water Process Engineering · doi:10.1016/j.jwpe.2025.108220 · Cited by 5

Zeolitic imidazolate framework-22: high hydrophilicity, water resistance, and proton conduction

Sei, H., Kasai, H., & Oka, K. (2025) · Nanoscale Advances · doi:10.1039/d5na00686d · Cited by 5

Synergistic adsorption-degradation of methylene blue via electrospun ZIF-67/PAN nanofibers: performance and mechanisms

Guo, Z., Zhang, H., Song, Y. L., Zong, Y., Wei, P., Yin, L., & Wang, M. (2025) · Environmental Research · doi:10.1016/j.envres.2025.123196 · Cited by 5

Chlorine atoms modulated Fe d-band centers drive non-radical pathways to degrade bisphenol A with attenuated intermediates toxicity

Huang, J., Liu, Y., Yao, K., Lin, Q., Zhao, Z., Pan, J., Wei, L., Luo, H., & He, R. (2025) · Chemical Engineering Journal · doi:10.1016/j.cej.2025.169699 · Cited by 5

High-efficient removal of methylene blue by zirconium-based organic frameworks modified with 1,3,5-benzenetricarboxylic acid: Characterization, performances, and mechanisms

Chen, J., Hu, X., Lu, L., Shahab, A., Zhang, H., Shehnaz, Mo, Z., & Al‐Sharif, M. S. (2024) · Chemosphere · doi:10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.142381 · Cited by 5

Effect and mechanism of coexistence of microplastics on arsenate adsorption capacity in water

Wang, M., Li, M., Tang, X., Fan, W., Liu, Q., Qiu, C., & Hu, X. (2024) · Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety · doi:10.1016/j.ecoenv.2024.116600 · Cited by 5

How Doping Regulates As(III) Adsorption at TiO2 Surfaces: A DFT + U Study

Huang, X., Wu, M., Huang, R., & Yang, G. (2024) · Molecules · doi:10.3390/molecules29173991 · Cited by 5

Facile synthesis of calix[4]arene-based polymer for effective removal of cationic dyes and antihistamines from water

Guo, H., Zhang, R., Fan, R., Zhao, X. L., & Zhou, L. (2024) · Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers · doi:10.1016/j.jtice.2024.105939 · Cited by 5

Molding of the ATP/5A/ZIF composite for simultaneous removal of nitrogen and phosphorus from wastewater: Investigation of adsorption mechanisms and performance evaluation

Li, H., Ding, K., Zhang, T., Yang, J. L., & Liu, C. (2025) · Journal of Water Process Engineering · doi:10.1016/j.jwpe.2025.107470 · Cited by 5

Magnesium–aluminum layered double hydroxide/graphitic carbon nitride/zeolitic imidazolate framework-8 nanocomposite for enhanced tetracycline removal from aqueous solution

Jalaledin, Z., Amooey, A. A., & Ghasemi, S. (2025) · Materials Research Bulletin · doi:10.1016/j.materresbull.2025.113480 · Cited by 5

A highly sensitive fluorescent nanofiber sensor functionalized with small organic molecules for specific analyte detection

Cheng, L., Tao, Y., Chen, J., Zhu, X., Wei, Z., Zhou, D., Zhang, Y., & Yu, X. (2025) · Journal of Materials Chemistry C · doi:10.1039/d4tc05358c · Cited by 5

Efficient capture of typical heavy metals in combustion flue gas of aged refuse by Ce-modified CaO adsorbent: Experimental and theoretical calculation

Teng, W., Yu, Z., & Ma, X. (2025) · Separation and Purification Technology · doi:10.1016/j.seppur.2025.134209 · Cited by 5

Interface-engineered CDC@ZIF-8 hybrids for sustainable phosphate sequestration from aqueous media

Khalil, A. K. A., Chatla, A., El–Kordy, A., Teow, Y. H., Awayssa, O., Laoui, T., Atieh, M. A., & Almanassra, I. W. (2025) · Separation and Purification Technology · doi:10.1016/j.seppur.2025.134615 · Cited by 5

Rationally tailored configuration of multifunctional scavengers by encapsulating nanoscale Fe0 and FeS into zeolite imidazole framework–8 with reinforced perrhenate/pertechnetate confinement

Fan, Z., Ding, K., Zhu, H., Sheng, G., & Dong, H. (2024) · Separation and Purification Technology · doi:10.1016/j.seppur.2024.130199 · Cited by 5

Optimization of Fenton-like reaction pathways using O v -containing ZnO@nitrogen-rich porous carbon: the electron transfer and 1 O 2 triggered non-radical process

Zhang, Z., Xiong, T., Peng, H., Zhang, H., He, S., Liu, X., Liu, Y., Feng, W., Yang, Z., & Xiong, W. (2024) · Environmental Science Nano · doi:10.1039/d4en00749b · Cited by 5

Photocatalytic remediation of organic pollutants in contaminated water using trimetallic zeolitic imidazole framework: From methylene blue to wastewater

Kim, J., & Kim, J. H. (2025) · Chemosphere · doi:10.1016/j.chemosphere.2025.144362 · Cited by 5

Molecular and Artificial Neural Networks Modeling of Sorption and Diffusion of Small Alkanes, Alkenes and Their Ternary Mixtures in ZIF-8 at Different Temperatures

Gkourras, A., & Gergidis, L. N. (2022) · The Journal of Physical Chemistry B · doi:10.1021/acs.jpcb.2c03478 · Cited by 5

Preparation of diatomite-based SA@ZIF-8 composite microspheres by electrostatic spray method and its adsorption performance for Cu(II)

Li, J., Jiang, Q., Han, Z., Ren, Y., Zhang, J., Sun, L., & Cheng, Z. (2023) · Materials Letters · doi:10.1016/j.matlet.2023.134646 · Cited by 5

Convection Cooling Enhancement for Energy Conversion Systems Using Rhombic-Dodecahedral-Zeolitic-Imidazolate-Framework-8-Nanotextured Surfaces

Park, C.-W., Jang, K., Huh, J., Joshi, B. N., Aldalbahi, A. K., Rahaman, M., Ahn, C.-S., Bang, B.-H., & Yoon, S. S. (2023) · International Journal of Energy Research · doi:10.1155/2023/6020430 · Cited by 5

Reductive adsorption capabilities of Cr(VI) from contaminated water with spinel structured γAl2O3-Aerogel granules

Ostovar, S., Moussavi, G., Tavakoli, T., Marin, M. L., Boscá, F., & Giannakis, S. (2025) · Journal of environmental chemical engineering · doi:10.1016/j.jece.2025.116605 · Cited by 4

Study on the Application of Zeolitic Imidazolate Framework‐8 Loaded With Artemisia Argyi Essential Oil in the Treatment of Bacterial Infected Wounds

Xu, Y., Li, Y., Ye, Z., Wang, C., Cui, P., Zhou, S., Qiu, L., & Wang, J. (2025) · Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part A · doi:10.1002/jbm.a.37937 · Cited by 4

Metal-azolate framework-6-derived porous carbon: A remarkable adsorbent to remove carbamazepine from water

Go, S. U., Yoon, M., & Jhung, S. H. (2025) · Environmental chemistry and safety · doi:10.26599/ecs.2025.9600022 · Cited by 4

Novel composite materials preparation from red mud and landfill leachate and their utilization and mechanism exploration for the removal of beryllium and antimony from wastewater

Song, D., Huang, T., Sun, X., Xia, Y. H., Chen, K., Cui, J., Xu, Q., Yan, C., & Yang, C. (2025) · Bioresource Technology · doi:10.1016/j.biortech.2025.133639 · Cited by 4

Synthesis of LaOCl nanoparticles-decorating biochar from catalytic co-pyrolysis of chestnut shells and polyethylene terephthalate with the introduction of lanthanum and its adsorption capability towards phosphate

Liu, J., Li, J., Wang, Q., Jiang, K., Liu, T., & Wang, Z. (2025) · Industrial Crops and Products · doi:10.1016/j.indcrop.2025.122376 · Cited by 4

Synergistic integration of carbon dots and ZIF-8 in alginate hydrogel spheres: A bifunctional platform for efficient mercury adsorption and selective sensing

Li, M., Fan, X., Li, J., Mao, J., Zhang, Y., Wang, R., & Xiao, H. (2025) · Chemical Engineering Science · doi:10.1016/j.ces.2025.123107 · Cited by 4

Solid-phase-based separation of transuranium elements: Current status and insights into the synergistic separation mechanism

Tang, J.-H., Lv, K., Xiong, L., Wu, F., & Yang, C. (2025) · Coordination Chemistry Reviews · doi:10.1016/j.ccr.2025.217472 · Cited by 4

Synthesis of MIL-100(Fe) derived α-Fe2O3 for fabrication of α-Fe2O3/ZIF-8 as photocatalyst of malachite green degradation

Karelius, K., Ediati, R., Santoso, E., Santoso, U. T., Faaizatunnisa, N., Salsabila, R. A., Pasaribu, M. H., & Agnestisia, R. (2025) · Case Studies in Chemical and Environmental Engineering · doi:10.1016/j.cscee.2025.101320 · Cited by 4

Solid waste derived zeolitized ceramsite hierarchical structure for adsorption (Pb2+) and degradation (tetracycline) of co-polluted wastewater

Zhang, P., Liu, K., Guo, P., Xu, K., Yl, L., Niu, Y., Li, Y., & Ren, G. (2026) · Separation and Purification Technology · doi:10.1016/j.seppur.2026.136997 · Cited by 4

Porous ZIF-8@ magnetic chitosan nanocomposite for ultrahigh adsorption capacity and fast filtration removal toward Congo red

Xiao, Z., Hu, C., Jiang, R., Fu, Y., Shen, T., Wang, Q., & Zhu, H. (2026) · International Journal of Biological Macromolecules · doi:10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2026.152436 · Cited by 4

Hydrogel of HEMA, NVP, and Morpholine-Derivative Copolymer for Sulfate Ion Adsorption: Behaviors and Mechanisms

Zhao, J., Liu, H., Chen, W., Jian, Y., Zeng, G., & Wang, Z. (2023) · Molecules · doi:10.3390/molecules28030984 · Cited by 4

Iron-loaded bentonite coupled with urea peroxide to control the escape of trichloroethylene, a representative odorous substance in the restoration site

Ma, L., Zhang, P., Pan, T., Zhao, T., Liu, B., & Chen, X. (2023) · Journal of environmental chemical engineering · doi:10.1016/j.jece.2023.111338 · Cited by 4

Upcycling Nickel Ions into self-supported Electrocatalyst by using ZIF-8/Bacterial cellulose adsorbent

Wu, J.-Y., Liu, T., Ma, L., Fu, X.-Z., Guo, Z., Liew, K. M., & Li, W. (2024) · Resources Conservation and Recycling · doi:10.1016/j.resconrec.2024.107890 · Cited by 3

Modulating oxygen reduction reaction activity in nitrogen-doped porous carbon via Al-N-C incorporation for enhanced performance in liquid and solid-state Zn-air batteries

Pan, H., Tian, L., Huang, X., Dou, J., Yu, J., Chen, X., & Wang, S. (2025) · Journal of Power Sources · doi:10.1016/j.jpowsour.2024.236150 · Cited by 3

Facile Fabrication of a Continuous PVDF/ZIF‐8‐Lignosulfonate Membrane for Efficient Organic Pollutants Adsorption

Dai, J., Chen, Q., Li, Y., Wang, J., Yin, Y., Zhao, P., Li, P., & Wang, L. (2025) · ChemistrySelect · doi:10.1002/slct.202405849 · Cited by 3

Zeolitic Imidazolate Framework-93 and Its Derivatives: Synthesis, Properties, and Applications

Yu, L., Zhang, H., Li, L., Liang, B., Xu, W., Wang, Y., Xi, H., & Duan, C. (2025) · Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research · doi:10.1021/acs.iecr.5c00549 · Cited by 3

Bi/ZIF-8 catalysts: the important role of ZIF-8 for enhanced electrochemical N 2 -to-NH 3 conversion using a neutral electrolyte

Guo, P., Yin, F., & Liang, J. (2025) · Journal of Materials Chemistry A · doi:10.1039/d5ta02526e · Cited by 3

Nano-Zno supported engineered MOF for ultrasensitive fluorometric detection and quantification of heavy metals in water

Bhuyan, M., Sahoo, S., Barik, R., Sahu, P., Mandal, P., Poddar, N. K., & Sahoo, D. (2025) · Materials Research Bulletin · doi:10.1016/j.materresbull.2025.113698 · Cited by 3

Self-Assembled ZnO QDs@ZIF-8 Fillers for Low-Cost Bronze Artifacts Corrosion Monitoring

Zhu, H., Wang, Z., Lü, Y., Xie, J., & Guo, Y. (2025) · Langmuir · doi:10.1021/acs.langmuir.5c03986 · Cited by 3

Synergistic Enhancement of Pb 2+ Adsorption by Hierarchical Pore Structure and Ultralow Si/Al Ratio in Bentonite-Derived Sodalite

Ma, J., Ma, Q., Wang, Q., Li, Y., Ji, W., Ma, Y., Sun, Y., & Li, Y. (2026) · ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces · doi:10.1021/acsami.5c20799 · Cited by 3

An all-in-one platform: Core-shell Fe3O4@ZIF-8 for tetracycline removal via coupled adsorption and Fenton-like catalysis

Wang, R., Yang, R., Zhang, T., Li, Z., Sun, Y., & Qu, L. (2026) · Journal of Water Process Engineering · doi:10.1016/j.jwpe.2026.110223 · Cited by 3

Metal-organic framework (MOF) catalysts for piezocatalytic water treatment: Progress, limitations, and future prospects

Fisher, T., Mohlala, T. M., Sebokolodi, T. I., Sipuka, D. S., Jayeola, K. D., Masukume, M., Mabuba, N., Garcia‐Segura, S., & Arotiba, O. A. (2026) · Journal of Science Advanced Materials and Devices · doi:10.1016/j.jsamd.2026.101211 · Cited by 3

Synthesis and characterization of ZnBTC-based MOFs: effect of solvents and salt

Timofeeva, M., & Yankin, A. N. (2022) · Chimica Techno Acta · doi:10.15826/chimtech.2023.10.1.05 · Cited by 2

Innovative Approaches to Water Purification Harnessing Bio-Chemical Adsorbents for Multistage Potable Water Filtration

Kumar, M. K., Kumar, K. M., & Kumar, N. (2024) · Advances in chemical and materials engineering book series · doi:10.4018/979-8-3373-0669-8.ch011 · Cited by 3

Synergistic mechanisms of SDS@ZIF nanoparticles for enhanced oil recovery in low salinity water: A comprehensive study

Gan, M., Liu, Y., He, X. M., Fan, P., & Xue, L. (2025) · Colloids and Surfaces A Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects · doi:10.1016/j.colsurfa.2025.137393 · Cited by 3

Synthesis and characterization of clay composites with Zeolitic imidazolate framework for application as an herbicide adsorbent

de Assis, T. C., Soares, B. G., & Bertolino, L. C. (2025) · Applied Clay Science · doi:10.1016/j.clay.2025.107926 · Cited by 3

Polymer-Based Hybrid Composites for Wastewater Treatment

Sodha, V., Patel, J., Jha, S., Parmar, M., Gaur, R., & Shahabuddin, S. (2023) · Advances in material research and technology · doi:10.1007/978-3-031-39481-2_16 · Cited by 3

Elimination of Ciprofloxacin from Aqueous Solution by Ultrasonic-Assisted Adsorption Using Chitosan Crosslinked Graphene Oxide Nanoparticles

Tyagi, U., Kuhar, J., Khandegar, V., Acharya, S., Anand, N., & Jain, A. K. (2024) · Journal of Water Chemistry and Technology · doi:10.3103/s1063455x24010089 · Cited by 3

One-step room-temperature synthesis of amorphous TiO2-based adsorbent for enhanced Ge(IV) recovery

Guo, W., Li, P., Zhang, Y., Zhang, Z., Wang, W., Fan, G., Cao, Y., & Teng, D. (2025) · Journal of environmental chemical engineering · doi:10.1016/j.jece.2025.115344 · Cited by 3

GEOPOLÍMEROS POROSOS SÃO ADSORVENTES ALTERNATIVOS PARA A ADSORÇÃO DE METAIS PESADOS? ANÁLISE DAS RECENTES DESCOBERTAS

Marcon, J. S., Tochetto, G. A., Dervanoski, A., & Pasquali, G. D. L. (2023) · Revista AIDIS de Ingeniería y Ciencias Ambientales Investigación desarrollo y práctica · doi:10.22201/iingen.0718378xe.2023.16.2.83134 · Cited by 3

Innovative recovery of matrix layered double hydroxide from simulated acid mine wastewater for the removal of copper and cadmium from wastewater

Deng, R., Yue, Z., Wang, X., Xu, Q., & Wang, J. (2024) · Environmental Science and Pollution Research · doi:10.1007/s11356-024-33262-5 · Cited by 2

Effect of nitrogen-doped carbon derived from ZIF-8 on the hydration and Cr(VI) immobilization behavior of cement containing heavy metals

Yan, D., & Li, M. (2025) · Construction and Building Materials · doi:10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2025.143118 · Cited by 2

Fulvic Acid Promotes the Reduction of Hexavalent Chromium by Shewanella putrefaciens via N-acylated-L-homoserine Lactones-Mediated Quorum Sensing

Zheng, X., Li, X., Liu, Y., Liu, G., Yang, Z., & Zou, D. (2025) · Toxics · doi:10.3390/toxics13090708 · Cited by 2

Immobilization of ZIF-8 into biomass aerogel for uranium enrichment from radioactive wastewater

Dong, H., Wu, X., Li, L., Wang, R., Liu, Q., Wang, Y., Yang, X., Hu, M., & Chen, T. (2025) · Separation and Purification Technology · doi:10.1016/j.seppur.2025.135033 · Cited by 2

Mild synthesis of mercapto zeolitic imidazolate frameworks for selective removal of mercury ion from aqueous solution

Li, X., Lu, H., Jin, Z., & Jia, Z. (2025) · Desalination · doi:10.1016/j.desal.2025.119440 · Cited by 2

Growth of ionic polymers on ZIFs to construct core-shell hybrid materials via coordination interactions for catalytic CO₂ conversion

Wang, J., Li, X., Teong, S. P., Chan, S. P., Li, Z., Zhang, X., & Zhang, Y. (2026) · Journal of CO2 Utilization · doi:10.1016/j.jcou.2026.103325 · Cited by 2

Thiol-functionalized UiO-66 via neutral Steglich esterification for selective Pb(II) recovery: DFT calculations and mechanistic study

Zhu, L., Liu, D., Ouyang, Q., Zhang, J., 关念云, Liu, T., Zheng, B., Tian, C., Luo, J., & Liu, C. (2026) · Journal of environmental chemical engineering · doi:10.1016/j.jece.2026.122021 · Cited by 2

Study on the remediation performance of SH-Sep@ZIF-67 composite material for cadmium-contaminated soil

Xie, N., Wang, S., Ma, X., Shi, R., Yang, K., Ma, R., Du, A. Y., Zhao, X., Fan, Y., & Ma, T. (2026) · Applied Clay Science · doi:10.1016/j.clay.2026.108231 · Cited by 2

L-Au @ ZIF-67 @ S-Au NPs hybrid substrate: A high-performance SERS platform for ultra-trace Fenpropathrin residue detection in citrus peels

Ge, B., Huang, J., 董前民, Yang, F., Wang, M., & Liang, P. (2026) · Microchemical Journal · doi:10.1016/j.microc.2026.118341 · Cited by 2

Building Structures from 2D to 3D MOFs through Ligand–Metal Engineering: Distinct Aggregation-Induced Emission and Self-Enhanced Electrochemiluminescence Behaviors

Yang, J., DongCheng, J., Pan, Z., Tao, T., Liu, K., Ma, X., Yu, S., Zhu, S., Feng, C., Li, D., et al. (2026) · Crystal Growth & Design · doi:10.1021/acs.cgd.6c00423 · Cited by 2

Engineered ZIF-8 Grown on Polydopamine-Functionalized Melamine Foam for Enhanced Adsorption of Chlortetracycline Hydrochloride from Wastewater

Bao, W., Lv, B., Xu, L., Shao, Y., Wang, J., Zhao, Y., & Dou, X. (2026) · Langmuir · doi:10.1021/acs.langmuir.6c02163 · Cited by 2

ZIF-derived hierarchical porous carbon materials: structural features, synthetic strategies, and applications in water treatment

Yang, G., Zhang, Z., Gao, M., Lu, Y., Niu, H., Zhao, Y., & Chen, Y. (2026) · Separation and Purification Technology · doi:10.1016/j.seppur.2026.139311 · Cited by 2

Enhanced defluoridation of neutral and weakly alkaline water using well-dispersed cerium-based metal–organic framework mediated by tannic acid

Wang, L., Wang, H., & Qiu, H. (2025) · Chemical Engineering Journal · doi:10.1016/j.cej.2024.159198 · Cited by 2

Enhanced removal of hexavalent chromium and nitrate in aquifers by alkali-modified emulsified vegetable oil

Ding, L., Wu, H., Lei, J., Li, P., & Wang, L. (2022) · Journal of Cleaner Production · doi:10.1016/j.jclepro.2022.135636 · Cited by 2

Review and assessment of the separation and recovery of zinc from the aqueous stream

Kavitha, E., & Gopika, A. (2023) · Desalination and Water Treatment · doi:10.5004/dwt.2023.29487 · Cited by 2

Utilization of Natural Zeolite (Scolecite) to Reduce Arsenic Contamination of Water in Relation to Machine Learning Approach

Dubey, C. S., Usham, A. L., Raj, S., Kaur, D. P., Bansal, S. A., & Shukla, D. P. (2024) · Water Air & Soil Pollution · doi:10.1007/s11270-024-06946-4 · Cited by 2

Assembly, characterization, and adsorptive-removal efficiency of Cu-doped-ZIF-8 adsorbents

Khudhair, W. N. (2024) · Case Studies in Chemical and Environmental Engineering · doi:10.1016/j.cscee.2024.100858 · Cited by 2

Advanced PPS/MOFs composite nanofiltration membranes derived from contra-diffusion synthesis for precise molecular separation

Lu, H., Wang, X., Deng, T., Du, X., Li, Z., & Zhang, M. (2024) · Journal of Water Process Engineering · doi:10.1016/j.jwpe.2024.106689 · Cited by 2

Capsulation of EBTAC into ZIF-8 for the development of a signal-on fluorescent biosensor to detect alkaline phosphatase

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