The biomineralized protein formed by Lanmodulin -doped zinc imidazolate framework-8 for enhanced adsorption of rare earth elements

Qi Ke Wang, Jie Miao Yu, Hui Cai, Qi Yu Meng, Yi Zhang, Hui Zhou Liu, Zhao Xiang Zhong, Liang Rong Yang

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Abstract

This study investigates the adsorption performance of rare earth elements by LanM (Lanmodulin) -doped zinc imidazolate framework-8 (ZIF-8). The results show that the LanM-doped ZIF-8 exhibits significantly higher adsorption capacity for rare earth elements compared to pure ZIF-8, along with high selectivity for various metal ions. Based on a series of characterizations indicate that the incorporation of LanM enhances the adsorption capacity of rare earth elements (Qmax = 787.93 mg/g, 25 °C) by changing pore structure, altering surface charge distribution, exposing more adsorption sites. Furthermore, Lanmodulin@Zinc Imidazolate Framework-8 (LanM@ZIF-8) shows rapid adsorption characteristics and reaches adsorption equilibrium within 1 h. This study provides new insights and theoretical support for the design of MOFs with high selectivity and adsorption capacity for rare earth elements.

Original languageEnglish
Article number164827
JournalChemical Engineering Journal
Volume519
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Sep 2025

Keywords

  • Lanmodulin (LanM)
  • Metal ion selectivity
  • Rare earth elements adsorption
  • Surface charge distribution
  • Zinc imidazolate framework-8 (ZIF-8)

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