High-purity MOF powders and liquid dispersions ready for immediate export and industrial pilot evaluation.
Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs) containing zinc nodes—most prominently Zeolitic Imidazolate Frameworks (ZIFs) such as ZIF-8 and ZIF-93—represent a quantum leap in crystalline porous materials engineering. Combining transition metal zinc cations (Zn²⁺) with nitrogen-rich organic linkers (e.g., 2-methylimidazole), Zinc MOFs create ultra-stable, tetrahedral coordination networks mimicking zeolite topologies with vastly superior pore volumes and tailored pore apertures.
Founded by PhD scientists and returning scholars from top-tier research institutes in the United States, Germany, and Sweden, Guangdong Advanced Carbon Materials Co., Ltd. (KARGEN) established China's first industrial-scale MOF manufacturing ecosystem. Operating a 10,000 m² R&D and manufacturing base in Zhuhai, Guangdong, KARGEN bridges the historical gap between milligram-scale laboratory synthesis and multi-ton industrial deployment.
Rigorous physical-chemical profiles of benchmark Zinc MOFs manufactured by KARGEN for industrial separation and energy applications.
| Zinc MOF Grade | Organic Linker / Node | Pore Window / Diameter | BET Surface Area | Thermal Stability | Hydrothermal Resistance | Primary Industrial Use Case |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIF-8 Powder | 2-Methylimidazole / Zn(II) | 3.4 Å / 11.6 Å | 1600 - 1900 m²/g | Up to 500 °C | Extremely High (Boiling Water Stable) | CO2 Capture, Li-Ion Separator Coating, Gas Separation |
| ZIF-93 Powder | 2-Carboxaldehyde imidazole / Zn(II) | 3.6 Å / 18.0 Å | 1100 - 1400 m²/g | Up to 350 °C | High (Polar Pores) | Polar Gas Adsorption, CO2/CH4 Separation |
| MOF-74(Zn) | 2,5-Dihydroxyterephthalic / Zn(II) | 11.0 Å 1D Pores | 1200 - 1500 m²/g | Up to 400 °C | Moderate (Desiccant Controlled) | Open Metal Site Catalysis, Toxic Gas Trapping |
| Zn-MOF-74 / CPO-27-Zn | DHTA / Hexa-coordinated Zn | 12.0 Å Hexagonal | 1300 - 1600 m²/g | Up to 380 °C | Moderate | Olefin/Paraffin Separation (C2H4/C2H6) |
| Customized Zn-MOF | Tailored Imidazolate / Carboxylate | Adjustable (2.0 - 25.0 Å) | Up to 2400 m²/g | Custom Specified | Engineered per Application | OEM Catalyst Support, Pharmaceutical Delivery |
Traditional solvothermal MOF manufacturing consumes high quantities of dimethylformamide (DMF) solvent. KARGEN utilizes proprietary mechanochemical reactive extrusion to produce ZIF-8 and Zinc MOF variants with near-zero organic solvent usage. This drastically reduces unit costs, minimizes carbon intensity, and yields uniform nanocrystalline powders (100 nm – 5 µm adjustable particle size).
To solve downstream processing challenges, KARGEN exports Zinc MOFs both as dry fine powders (packaged under inert gas) and ready-to-use stable liquid dispersions (in water, ethanol, NMP, or custom organic solvents). Our surfactant-free ultrasonic dispersion technology ensures zero agglomeration when wash-coating battery separators or structured packings.
Transforming global carbon footprints, energy density, and chemical processing efficiencies across five critical market verticals.
ZIF-8 exhibits exceptional thermodynamic selectivity for CO₂ over N₂ and CH₄. Implemented in Vacuum Swing Adsorption (VSA) towers and mixed-matrix membranes, KARGEN Zinc MOFs reduce thermal regeneration penalty by 40% compared to conventional monoethanolamine (MEA) liquid amine scrubbers.
Coating polyolefin battery separators with KARGEN ZIF-8 nanoparticles enhances electrolyte wettability, mechanically suppresses lithium dendrite formation, traps trace water impurities, and regulates uniform Li-ion flux—drastically extending lithium metal and fast-charging battery cycle life.
Hydrothermally robust Zinc MOFs and Al-FUM complexes absorb atmospheric moisture even under low relative humidity (RH 15-30%). Regeneration requires low-grade waste thermal energy (<80°C), making them ideal for solar-driven off-grid water production units.
Customized Zinc MOF adsorbents capture sub-ppm moisture, corrosive acid gases, and silane residues in semiconductor gas lines. High pore selectivity enables high-purity gas delivery (99.9999%) with ultra-low pressure drop across deep beds.
Coating heat exchanger fins with MOF sorbents decodes latent and sensible cooling loads in commercial HVAC units. By decoupling humidity management from compressor refrigeration, energy consumption drops by up to 50% in warm, humid climates.
Pioneering the next decade of advanced porous materials scaling, green synthesis chemistry, and artificial intelligence-driven pore customization.
KARGEN is scaling continuous twin-screw mechanochemical reactors to achieve sub-$30/kg commercial pricing for standard ZIF-8 and ZIF-93 powders. Eliminating organic solvents during synthesis ensures complete price parity with premium synthetic zeolites and activated carbons while delivering 3x higher working capacity.
Developing pre-dispersed MOF polymer masterbatches (PVDF, PE, PEEK) for roll-to-roll membrane casting. Direct integration into industrial hollow-fiber modules will streamline carbon capture retrofits for cement kilns, steel production facilities, and natural gas upgrading plants.
Leveraging Machine Learning inverse design to engineer smart Zinc MOFs with photo-thermal or electro-thermal responsive organic linkers. Triggers will allow instant gas release under electric micro-pulses, completely removing thermal swing energy requirements in gas purification.
Situated in Zhuhai’s Zhengling High-Tech Park, KARGEN’s advanced manufacturing facility integrates digital process automation with real-time analytical quality assurance. Our localized supply chain ecosystem grants direct access to primary zinc precursor supplies and high-purity imidazole derivatives across Guangdong’s chemical corridor.
Navigating international chemical compliance and customized export logistics for seamless corporate procurement.
Full regulatory documentation supplied including GHS-compliant Safety Data Sheets (SDS) in 15+ languages, REACH pre-registration dossiers for the European Economic Area, and TSCA compliance statements for US importers.
Zinc MOFs are moisture-sensitive prior to activation. KARGEN uses multi-layer aluminum foil vacuum seal packaging filled with inert argon gas, available in 1kg laboratory foil bags, 25kg fiber drums, and 500kg UN-certified bulk containers.
Direct freight partnerships with DHL, FedEx, and international shipping lines operating out of Hong Kong, Shenzhen, and Guangzhou ports. Standard sample lead times are 3-5 days worldwide; commercial volume delivery in 14-21 days.
How lead engineers and corporate procurement directors evaluate, pilot, and contract KARGEN Zinc MOF solutions.
Submit target gas selectivity, working temperature, particle size constraints, and medium conditions to our chemical application engineering team.
Qualified enterprise R&D projects receive complimentary 1-5g sample lots with batch-specific COA, BET nitrogen isotherm plots, and PXRD data.
Transition to 10kg – 100kg pilot runs. Engineers provide technical guidance on binder selection, slurry preparation, or bed pelletization.
Establish long-term ton-scale supply agreements backed by guaranteed lead times, inventory buffering in regional warehouses, and price locking.
Comprehensive scientific and commercial answers curated by KARGEN senior material scientists.
Zinc Imidazolate Frameworks (specifically ZIF-8) combine ultra-high specific surface area (BET > 1600 m²/g) with a hydrophobic pore structure. Unlike hydrophilic silica gels or 13X zeolites which deactivate rapidly in humid gas streams, ZIF-8 maintains its structural integrity and CO₂/gas adsorption selectivity even in the presence of water vapor.
Corporate R&D teams, university research groups, and industrial engineering firms submitting a valid company email address along with a brief description of their target application (e.g., battery separator coating, flue gas capture) qualify for 1-5g evaluation samples. Samples are complimentary; the buyer covers international courier shipping.
Yes. Standard ZIF-8 powder features an average particle size (D50) of ~2.5 µm. We offer micronization down to sub-micron (100 nm – 500 nm) for battery separator wash-coat slurries, or engineered extrudates/pellets (1mm – 3mm spheres/cylinders) with polymeric binders for fixed-bed gas adsorption columns.
Our 10,000 m² facility in Zhuhai operates automated mechanochemical and liquid-phase synthesis lines with a nameplate capacity exceeding 500 metric tons per year across our primary MOF product portfolio, making KARGEN China's largest dedicated MOF exporter.
Every shipment includes a lot-specific Certificate of Analysis (COA) containing Powder X-Ray Diffraction (PXRD) patterns matching theoretical crystal phases, Nitrogen adsorption-desorption BET surface area plots, Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA) moisture loss curves, and ICP-OES metal ion purity data.
ZIF-8 powder should be stored in its original sealed aluminum foil bag under ambient conditions (15-25°C). Prior to gas adsorption or catalytic use, degassing/activation under vacuum at 120-150°C for 6 hours is recommended to evacuate ambient moisture and atmospheric gases from micropores.
Absolutely. We routinely sign bilateral NDAs with international corporate partners. Our 1,800 m² R&D center can synthesize proprietary organic linkers and execute custom metal-node functionalization tailored exclusively to your intellectual property requirements.
KARGEN guarantees an official technical and commercial response within 1 business day for all email inquiries sent to [email protected] or via our digital contact portal across all international time zones.
Complete grade options for catalysis, water harvesting, drug delivery, and industrial gas purification.
Connect directly with KARGEN application engineers to request 1-5g evaluation samples, discuss custom OEM synthesis, or establish ton-scale commercial contract delivery.