Amphiphilic cellulose and alginate–functionalized magnetic ZIF-8 nanocomposites for dinitrophenol removal, colorimetric H₂O₂ sensing, and antibacterial applications

Key Points

• Dinitrophenol removal is effective, achieving over 90% efficiency with the nanocomposites.
• The detection limit for H₂O₂ using colorimetric methods is remarkably low, indicating high sensitivity.
• This approach utilizes magnetic properties for easy separation and reuse, enhancing practicality in applications.
• These findings may enable further applications in environmental remediation and antibacterial strategies based on the nanocomposites.