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A review on the synthesis strategies and factors contributing to the formation of zeolitic imidazolate frameworks (ZIFs) and their applications


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Mohamed Tahir, Mohamed Ibrahim and Abdullah, Abdul Halim and Raman, Velan and Md Yusof, Enis Nadia (2024) A review on the synthesis strategies and factors contributing to the formation of zeolitic imidazolate frameworks (ZIFs) and their applications. Malaysian Journal of Analytical Sciences, 28 (1). pp. 188-219. ISSN 1394-2506

Abstract

Zeolitic Imidazolate Frameworks (ZIFs) are a subclass of Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs) that have attracted significant attention due to their unique properties such as high surface area, tunable pore size, and excellent thermal and chemical stability. The review aims to discuss reported single and mixed-linker of ZIFs. The synthesis of ZIFs can be achieved through various methods such as solvothermal, hydrothermal, ionothermal, microwave-assisted, sonochemical, contra-diffusion synthesis, and mechanochemical. The review discusses the benefits and disadvantages of each method as well as a critical analysis of their effectiveness. The synthesis factors of ZIFs are classified into several types such as organic solvents, additives, concentration, temperatures, metal salt variations and the reaction time. Furthermore, the paper highlights several applications of ZIFs, including their impact on adsorption of pollutants, catalysis and drug delivery system. The paper concludes by summarising the recent advances in ZIFs research which leads to future directions for further research in this field.


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Item Type: Article
Divisions: Faculty of Science
Institut Nanosains dan Nanoteknologi
Publisher: Malaysian Analytical Sciences Society
Keywords: Zeolitic imidazolate frameworks (ZIFs); Method; Factors; Application
Depositing User: Ms. Zaimah Saiful Yazan
Date Deposited: 13 Jun 2025 07:52
Last Modified: 13 Jun 2025 07:52
URI: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/117860
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