Difference between ZIF and MOF, is ZIF a class of MOF?

ZIF is a subset of MOF, mof has a broader concept.

The difference between ZIF and MOF is as follows:

1. Different structural materials

ZIF: It refers to zeolite imidazolium ester skeleton structural materials. Organic imidazolium ester crosslinked connected to the transition metal to form a kind of tetrahedral framework.

MOF: metal-organic framework material. Has a three-dimensional pore structure, generally with metal ions as the connecting point and organic ligand support constituting a spatial 3D extension.

2, different properties

ZIF: high stability, high porosity and organic function, good thermal and chemical stability.

MOF: high porosity, low density, large specific surface area, regular pore channels, adjustable pore size and the advantages of topological diversity and tailorability.

3. Different fields of application

ZIF: efficient catalytic and separation processes.

MOF: gas storage and separation, catalysis, sensing, drug transportation and other fields have a wide range of applications.