Zeolitic Imidazolate Framework-L (ZIF-L)

ZIF-L is a two-dimensional zeolitic imidazolate framework (MOF) material composed of zinc ions and 2-methylimidazole linkers. It features a unique layered morphology, high surface area, and excellent chemical stability. The lamellar structure of ZIF-L provides abundant active sites and facilitates rapid mass transfer, making it highly effective in applications such as catalysis, gas adsorption and separation, and environmental remediation. Importantly, ZIF-L serves as a metastable precursor that can transform into the thermodynamically stable ZIF-8 phase, enabling controlled synthesis and morphology tuning. ZIF-L also acts as a versatile precursor for functional nanomaterials used in energy storage and sensing. We offer ZIF-L with high purity and controlled morphology to support advanced research and industrial applications.

Technical Properties

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Applications

• Catalysis: ZIF‑L’s lamellar structure provides abundant active sites, making it effective in polymerization, oxidation, and electrocatalytic reactions.
• Gas Separation & Storage: ZIF‑L membranes show enhanced hydrophilicity and stability, improving CO₂/N₂ separation and selective adsorption.
• Environmental Remediation: ZIF‑L is applied in photocatalytic degradation of pollutants and wastewater treatment due to its stability in aqueous environments.
• Energy Storage: ZIF‑L serves as a precursor for ZnO and other nanomaterials, enhancing performance in supercapacitors and microbial fuel cells for oxygen reduction reactions.
• Sensors: ZIF‑L derivatives are explored in electrochemical and gas sensing platforms, offering high sensitivity through layered morphology.
• Biomedical Applications: ZIF‑L’s biocompatibility and porosity support drug delivery and antibacterial activity.