Synthesis and properties of nano zeolitic imidazolate frameworks

Nanosized zeolitic imidazolate frameworks [nZIF-8] with excellent chemical and thermal stability have been synthesized at room temperature by simple mixing of 2-methylimidazole and zinc nitrate hexahydrate in methanol/1% high molecular weight poly(diallyldimethylammonium chloride) solution for 24 h.