Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Faculty Publications Article Faculty Publications -Articles Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Loganathan, Pushparaj; Ramachandra, Madhushree; Priyadarshini, Marimuthu; Manickam, Sivakumar; Sunajadevi, Kalathiparambil Rajendra Pai Title A name given to the resource Amine-functionalized MIL-101(Fe)-NH2@ZIF-8 composite for efficient adsorption of Pb2+ ions Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01-01-2026 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Microchemical Journal;Volume;220;Issue;;Article No.;116580; Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context <a href="https://doi.org/10.1016/j.microc.2025.116580" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://doi.org/10.1016/j.microc.2025.116580</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105025440417?origin=resultslist" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105025440417?origin=resultslist</a> Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Loganathan P., Department of Chemistry, Christ University, Karnataka, Bengaluru, 560029, India; Ramachandra M., Department of Chemistry, Christ University, Karnataka, Bengaluru, 560029, India; Priyadarshini M., Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, District Environmental Laboratory, Tamil Nadu, Chengalpattu, 603203, India; Manickam S., Chemical and Energy Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Brunei, Bandar Seri Begawan, BE1410, Brunei Darussalam; Sunajadevi K.R.P., Department of Chemistry, Christ University, Karnataka, Bengaluru, 560029, India Description An account of the resource Heavy metal contamination of water resources poses a serious environmental and public health threat, necessitating the development of efficient and selective adsorbent materials. In this study, a hierarchical MIL-101(Fe)-NH2@ZIF-8 composite was successfully fabricated via an interfacial growth strategy, integrating amine-functionalized MIL-101(Fe)-NH2 and ZIF-8 to achieve a synergistic micro-mesoporous architecture with accessible functional sites. The composite was thoroughly characterized by FTIR, PXRD, TGA, BET, and SEM-EDX analyses, with elemental mapping confirming the structural integration and resulting in enhanced porosity, thermal stability, and functional group availability. The material exhibited a remarkable Pb2+ adsorption efficiency of 94.9 % and a maximum adsorption capacity of 297 mg/g, significantly superior to the adsorption of other metal ions (Cd2+, Cu2+, Ni2+, and Cr2+). Atomic absorption spectroscopy (AAS) validated the exceptional selectivity of MIL-101(Fe)-NH2@ZIF-8 for Pb2+ ions. The enhanced performance is attributed to the synergistic effect of accessible amine (?NH2) functionalities, Fe?O coordination sites, and hierarchical porosity enabling strong metal binding and rapid diffusion. These findings highlight the exceptional potential of MIL-101(Fe)-NH2@ZIF-8 as an advanced adsorbent for Pb2+ removal from water, offering a practical pathway to address critical environmental challenges and promote sustainable human health and ecological protection. 2025 Elsevier B.V. Subject The topic of the resource Atomic absorption spectroscopy; Heavy metal removal; Lead adsorption; Metal-organic frameworks; MIL-101(Fe)-NH₂@ZIF-8 composite Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Elsevier Inc. Relation A related resource ISSN: 0026265X; CODEN: MICJA Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Article Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource online