Surfactant-Free, Size-Controllable, and Scalable Green Synthesis of ZIF-8 Particles with Narrow Size Distribution by Tuning Key Reaction Parameters in Water Solvent.

ABSTRACT: The chemical/physical properties and reliable performance of nanoporous materials are strongly influenced by the particle size and corresponding distribution. Among many types of MOFs, ZIF-8, is still widely used and many studies have been conducted to control the particle size and uniformity of ZIF-8 using surfactants and organic solvents. However, the use of surfactants and organic solvents process is expensive and may cause environmental pollution. For the first time, in this paper, a surfactant-free, size-controllable, and scalable green synthesis method of ZIF-8 particles is reported using four reaction parameters (temperature, concentration, pouring time, and reactant ratio) that affect the formation of nuclei and growth of ZIF-8 crystals. The as-synthesized ZIF-8 nanoparticles show

SUBMITTER: Kim D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11672178 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature