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Feng X, Wang X, Yan H, Liu H, Liu X, Guan J, Lu Y, Fan W, Yue Q, Sun D. Precise Pore Engineering of Zirconium Metal-Organic Cages for One-Step Ethylene Purification from Ternary Mixtures. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024; 63:e202407240. [PMID: 38839564 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202407240] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2024] [Revised: 06/04/2024] [Accepted: 06/04/2024] [Indexed: 06/07/2024]
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One-step purification of ethylene from ternary mixtures (C2H2, C2H4, and C2H6) can greatly reduce the energy consumption of the separation process, but it is extremely challenging. Herein, we use crystal engineering and reticular chemistry to introduce unsaturated bonds (ethynyl and alkyne) into ligands, and successfully design and synthesized two novel Zr-MOCs (ZrT-1-ethenyl and ZrT-1-alkyne). The introduction of carbon-carbon unsaturated bonds provides abundant adsorption sites within the framework while modulating the pore window size. Comprehensive characterization techniques including single crystal and powder X-ray diffraction, as well as electrospray ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry (ESI-TOF-MS) confirm that ZrT-1-ethenyl and ZrT-1-alkyne possess an isostructural framework with ZrT-1 and ZrT-1-Me, respectively. Adsorption isotherms and breakthrough experiments combined with theoretical calculations demonstrate that ZrT-1-ethenyl can effectively remove trace C2H2 and C2H6 in C2H4 and achieve separation of C2H2 from C2H4 and CO2. ZrT-1-ethenyl can also directly purify C2H4 in liquid solutions. This work provides a benchmark for MOCs that one-step purification of ethylene from ternary mixtures.
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- Xueying Feng
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao Shandong, 266580, China
- State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao Shandong, 266580, China
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao Shandong, 266580, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao Shandong, 266580, China
- State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao Shandong, 266580, China
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- School of pharmaceutical science, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng, Shandong, 252059, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao Shandong, 266580, China
- State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao Shandong, 266580, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Linyi University, Linyi, Shandong, 276000, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao Shandong, 266580, China
- State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao Shandong, 266580, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao Shandong, 266580, China
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao Shandong, 266580, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao Shandong, 266580, China
- State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao Shandong, 266580, China
- State Key Laboratory of Structural Chemistry, Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Fuzhou, 350002, PR China
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- Institute of Fundamental and Frontier Science, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 610054, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao Shandong, 266580, China
- State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao Shandong, 266580, China
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Yang N, Li HX, Ritter L, Du GT, Guo XA, Space B, Xue DX. A Propeller-Like Ligand-Directed Construction of a Tetranuclear Cerium-Organic Framework for Single-Step Ethylene Purification from Ternary C 2 Mixtures. Inorg Chem 2024; 63:14755-14760. [PMID: 39042421 DOI: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.4c02473] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/24/2024]
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The efficient single-step purification of ethylene from ternary C2 mixtures containing ethane and acetylene is challenging and demanding. Herein, we introduce a novel cerium-based metal-organic framework (MOF) of Ce-NTB-rtk synthesized via a ligand-conformer strategy. The Ce-NTB-rtk features a rare tetranuclear cerium cluster and 2D kgd layers pillared by a 3D rtl framework concomitant with an extraordinary (3,3,12)-c network. The compound encompasses microporous cavities replete with a nonpolar microenvironment. Gas sorption and breakthrough experiments demonstrate its superior affinity for C2H6 and C2H2 over C2H4, enabling effective single-step ethylene purification. Computational simulations reveal that preferential adsorptions are facilitated by different interaction strengths of C-H···O hydrogen bonds. The performance of Ce-NTB-rtk in separation selectivity and regeneration capacity makes it a promising candidate for sustainable and cost-effective ethylene purification, showcasing the potential of MOFs in advanced gas separation applications.
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- Ning Yang
- Key Laboratory of Applied Surface and Colloid Chemistry, Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Organometallic Material Chemistry, School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an 710062, China
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- Key Laboratory of Applied Surface and Colloid Chemistry, Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Organometallic Material Chemistry, School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an 710062, China
- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Low Metamorphic Coal Clean Utilization, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yulin University, Yulin 719000, China
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- Department of Chemistry, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, North Carolina 27607, United States
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- Key Laboratory of Applied Surface and Colloid Chemistry, Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Organometallic Material Chemistry, School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an 710062, China
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- Key Laboratory of Applied Surface and Colloid Chemistry, Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Organometallic Material Chemistry, School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an 710062, China
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- Department of Chemistry, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, North Carolina 27607, United States
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- Key Laboratory of Applied Surface and Colloid Chemistry, Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Organometallic Material Chemistry, School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an 710062, China
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Zhou X, Song Z, Krishna R, Shi L, Zhang K, Wang D. Three Polyhedron-Based Metal-Organic Frameworks Exhibiting Excellent Acetylene Selective Adsorption. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024. [PMID: 39077804 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c09066] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/31/2024]
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The separation of acetylene (C2H2) from ethylene (C2H4) and ethane (C2H6) is crucial for the production of high-purity C2H2 and the recovery of other gases. Polyhedron-based metal-organic frameworks (PMOFs) are characterized by their spacious cavities, which facilitate gas trapping, and cage windows with varying sizes that enable gas screening. In this study, we carefully selected a class of PMOFs based on V-type tetracarboxylic acid linker (JLU-Liu22 containing benzene ring, JLU-Liu46 containing urea group and recombinant reconstructed In/Cu CBDA on the basis of JLU-Liu46) to study the relationship between pore environment and C2 adsorption and separation performance. Among the three compounds, JLU-Liu46 exhibits superior selectivity toward C2H2/C2H4 (2.06) as well as C2H2/C2H6 (2.43). Comparative structural analysis reveals that the exceptional adsorbed-C2H2 performance of JLU-Liu46 can be attributed to the synergistic effects arising from coordinatively unsaturated Cu sites combined with an optimal pore environment (matched pore size and polarity, urea functional group), resulting in a strong affinity between the framework and C2H2 molecules. Furthermore, transient breakthrough simulations of JLU-Liu46 confirmed its potential for separating C2H2 in ternary C2 gas.
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- Xia Zhou
- Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education for Advanced Catalysis Materials, College of Chemistry and Materials Sciences, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua 321004, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education for Advanced Catalysis Materials, College of Chemistry and Materials Sciences, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua 321004, P.R. China
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- Van't Hoff Institute for Molecular Sciences, University of Amsterdam, Science Park 904, Amsterdam 1090 GE, Nederland
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- Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education for Advanced Catalysis Materials, College of Chemistry and Materials Sciences, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua 321004, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education for Advanced Catalysis Materials, College of Chemistry and Materials Sciences, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua 321004, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education for Advanced Catalysis Materials, College of Chemistry and Materials Sciences, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua 321004, P.R. China
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Li Y, Wu Y, Zhao J, Duan J, Jin W. Systemic regulation of binding sites in porous coordination polymers for ethylene purification from ternary C2 hydrocarbons. Chem Sci 2024; 15:9318-9324. [PMID: 38903240 PMCID: PMC11186340 DOI: 10.1039/d4sc02659d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2024] [Accepted: 05/10/2024] [Indexed: 06/22/2024] Open
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The global demand for poly-grade ethylene (C2H4) is increasing annually. However, the energy-saving purification of this gas remains a major challenge due to the similarity in molecular properties among the ternary C2 hydrocarbons. To address this challenge, we report an approach of systematic tuning of the pore environment with organic sites (from -COOH to -CF3, then to -CH3) in porous coordination polymers (PCPs), of which NTU-73-CH3 shows remarkable capability for the direct production of poly-grade C2H4 from ternary C2 hydrocarbons under ambient conditions. In comparison, the precursor structure of NTU-73-COOH is unable to purify C2H4, while NTU-73-CF3 shows minimal ability to harvest C2H4. This is because the changed binding sites in the NTU-73-series not only eliminate the channel obstruction caused by the formation of gas clusters, but also enhance the interaction with acetylene (C2H2) and ethane (C2H6), as validated by in situ crystallographic and Raman analysis. Our findings, in particular the systematic tuning of the pore environment and the efficient C2H4 purification by NTU-73-CH3, provide a blueprint for the creation of advanced porous families that can handle desired tasks.
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- Yi Li
- State Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Tech University Nanjing 211816 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Tech University Nanjing 211816 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Tech University Nanjing 211816 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Tech University Nanjing 211816 China
- State Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Utilization of Carbon Based Energy Resources, College of Chemistry, Xinjiang University Urumqi 830017 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Tech University Nanjing 211816 China
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Wang GD, Li YZ, Krishna R, Zhang WY, Hou L, Wang YY, Zhu Z. Scalable Synthesis of Robust MOF for Challenging Ethylene Purification and Propylene Recovery with Record Productivity. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024; 63:e202319978. [PMID: 38369652 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202319978] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2023] [Revised: 02/15/2024] [Accepted: 02/16/2024] [Indexed: 02/20/2024]
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Ethylene (C2H4) purification and propylene (C3H6) recovery are highly relevant in polymer synthesis, yet developing physisorbents for these industrial separation faces the challenges of merging easy scalability, economic feasibility, high moisture stability with great separation efficiency. Herein, we reported a robust and scalable MOF (MAC-4) for simultaneous recovery of C3H6 and C2H4. Through creating nonpolar pores decorated by accessible N/O sites, MAC-4 displays top-tier uptakes and selectivities for C2H6 and C3H6 over C2H4 at ambient conditions. Molecular modelling combined with infrared spectroscopy revealed that C2H6 and C3H6 molecules were trapped in the framework with stronger contacts relative to C2H4. Breakthrough experiments demonstrated exceptional separation performance for binary C2H6/C2H4 and C3H6/C2H4 as well as ternary C3H6/C2H6/C2H4 mixtures, simultaneously affording record productivities of 27.4 and 36.2 L kg-1 for high-purity C2H4 (≥99.9 %) and C3H6 (≥99.5 %). MAC-4 was facilely prepared at deckgram-scale under reflux condition within 3 hours, making it as a smart MOF to address challenging gas separations.
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- Gang-Ding Wang
- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Natural Functional Molecule of the Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry & Materials Science, Northwest University, Xi'an, 710069, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Natural Functional Molecule of the Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry & Materials Science, Northwest University, Xi'an, 710069, P. R. China
- School of Materials and Physics, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou, 221116, P. R. China
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- Van't Hoff Institute for Molecular Sciences University of Amsterdam, Science Park 904, 1098 XH, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Natural Functional Molecule of the Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry & Materials Science, Northwest University, Xi'an, 710069, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Natural Functional Molecule of the Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry & Materials Science, Northwest University, Xi'an, 710069, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Natural Functional Molecule of the Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry & Materials Science, Northwest University, Xi'an, 710069, P. R. China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, 4072, Australia
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Zhang L, Zhang H, Zhao Z, Meng T, Ma X, Li X, Liu R, Han X, Zhao X, Hao H, Yan H. Molecular Dynamics Simulation of the Adsorption and Diffusion of C 8 Aromatic Isomers in MIL-47(V). LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2024; 40:2385-2395. [PMID: 38237570 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.3c03706] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2024]
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The separation of C8 aromatic isomers (oX: o-xylene, pX: p-xylene, mX: m-xylene, and EB: ethylbenzene) remains an enormous challenge in industrial production due to their similar molecular structures and physical properties. Porous materials with suitable pore structures and selective recognition sites to discriminate the slight structural differences of isomers are imminently needed. In this paper, MIL-47(V) with a three-dimensional (3D) grid structure of 10.5 × 10.5 Å2 and a one-dimensional (1D) diamond channel was selected as the adsorbent. However, the mechanism of the adsorption and separation of C8 aromatic isomers in porous materials still needs to be understood. Given the importance of C8 aromatic isomers' confinement in MIL-47(V) for adsorption and diffusion applications, it is important to understand C8 aromatic isomers' behavior in MIL-47(V). Here, we demonstrated from a simulation perspective that metal-organic frameworks MIL-47(V) with one-dimensional (1D) diamond channels can identify C8 aromatic isomers. Molecular dynamics (MD) simulations have shown that organic ligands with guest response sites of MIL-47(V) can effectively distinguish between C8 aromatic isomers by adaptation to the shape of a specific isomer. MIL-47(V) has high adsorption and an excellent separation sequence between C8 aromatic isomers: oX > pX ≈ mX > EB. Significant differences exist in π-π superposition interactions between C8 aromatic isomers and between C8 aromatic isomers and the skeletons. This phenomenon is mainly caused by the unique pore structure and guest response characteristics of MIL-47(V). This work is identified as a supplementary instruction to experimental research and is expected to provide profound insights into research on developing C8 aromatic isomers' adsorption and separation and theoretical support.
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- Lu Zhang
- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Chemical Energy Storage and Novel Cell Technology, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences Liaocheng University, Liaocheng, Shandong 252059, China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Chemical Energy Storage and Novel Cell Technology, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences Liaocheng University, Liaocheng, Shandong 252059, China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Chemical Energy Storage and Novel Cell Technology, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences Liaocheng University, Liaocheng, Shandong 252059, China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Chemical Energy Storage and Novel Cell Technology, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences Liaocheng University, Liaocheng, Shandong 252059, China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Chemical Energy Storage and Novel Cell Technology, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences Liaocheng University, Liaocheng, Shandong 252059, China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Chemical Energy Storage and Novel Cell Technology, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences Liaocheng University, Liaocheng, Shandong 252059, China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Chemical Energy Storage and Novel Cell Technology, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences Liaocheng University, Liaocheng, Shandong 252059, China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Chemical Energy Storage and Novel Cell Technology, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences Liaocheng University, Liaocheng, Shandong 252059, China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Chemical Energy Storage and Novel Cell Technology, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences Liaocheng University, Liaocheng, Shandong 252059, China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Chemical Energy Storage and Novel Cell Technology, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences Liaocheng University, Liaocheng, Shandong 252059, China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Chemical Energy Storage and Novel Cell Technology, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences Liaocheng University, Liaocheng, Shandong 252059, China
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Miao J, Graham W, Liu J, Hill EC, Ma LL, Ullah S, Xia HL, Guo FA, Thonhauser T, Proserpio DM, Li J, Wang H. An Octacarboxylate-Linked Sodium Metal-Organic Framework with High Porosity. J Am Chem Soc 2024; 146:84-88. [PMID: 38157411 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.3c11260] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
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Alkali metal-based metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) with permanent porosity are scarce because of their high tendency to coordinate with solvents such as water. However, these MOFs are lightweight and bear gravimetric benefits for gas adsorption related applications. In this study, we present the successful construction of a microporous MOF, designated as HIAM-111, built solely on sodium ions by using an octacarboxylate linker. The structure of HIAM-111 is based on 8-connected Na4 clusters and exhibits a novel topology with an underlying 32,42,8-c net. Remarkably, HAM-111 possesses a robust and highly porous framework with a BET surface area of 1561 m2/g, significantly surpassing that of the previously reported Na-MOFs. Further investigations demonstrate that HIAM-111 is capable of separating C2H2/CO2 and purifying C2H4 directly from C2H4/C2H2/C2H6 with high adsorption capacities. The current work may shed light on the rational design of robust and porous MOFs based on alkali metals.
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- Jiafeng Miao
- Hoffmann Institute of Advanced Materials, Shenzhen Polytechnic University, 7098 Liuxian Boulevard, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518055, P. R. China
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- Department of Physics and Center for Functional Materials, Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27109, United States
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- Hoffmann Institute of Advanced Materials, Shenzhen Polytechnic University, 7098 Liuxian Boulevard, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518055, P. R. China
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- Department of Physics and Center for Functional Materials, Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27109, United States
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- Hoffmann Institute of Advanced Materials, Shenzhen Polytechnic University, 7098 Liuxian Boulevard, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518055, P. R. China
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- Department of Physics and Center for Functional Materials, Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27109, United States
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- Hoffmann Institute of Advanced Materials, Shenzhen Polytechnic University, 7098 Liuxian Boulevard, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518055, P. R. China
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- Hoffmann Institute of Advanced Materials, Shenzhen Polytechnic University, 7098 Liuxian Boulevard, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518055, P. R. China
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- Department of Physics and Center for Functional Materials, Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27109, United States
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- Dipartimento di Chimica, Università degli Studi di Milano, 20133 Milano, Italy
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- Hoffmann Institute of Advanced Materials, Shenzhen Polytechnic University, 7098 Liuxian Boulevard, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518055, P. R. China
- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Rutgers University, Piscataway, New Jersey 08854, United States
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- Hoffmann Institute of Advanced Materials, Shenzhen Polytechnic University, 7098 Liuxian Boulevard, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518055, P. R. China
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Song C, Zheng F, Liu Y, Yang Q, Zhang Z, Ren Q, Bao Z. Spatial Distribution of Nitrogen Binding Sites in Metal-Organic Frameworks for Selective Ethane Adsorption and One-Step Ethylene Purification. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2023:e202313855. [PMID: 37933685 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202313855] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2023] [Revised: 11/02/2023] [Accepted: 11/06/2023] [Indexed: 11/08/2023]
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The one-step purification of ethylene (C2 H4 ) from mixtures containing ethane (C2 H6 ) and acetylene (C2 H2 ) is an industrially important yet challenging process. In this work, we present a site-engineering strategy aimed at manipulating the spatial distribution of binding sites within a confined pore space. We realized successfully by incorporating nitrogen-containing heterocycles, such as indole-5-carboxylic acid (Ind), benzimidazole-5-carboxylic acid (Bzz), and indazole-5-carboxylic acid (Izo), into the robust MOF-808 platform via post-synthetic modification. The resulting functionalized materials, namely MOF-808-Ind, MOF-808-Bzz, and MOF-808-Izo, demonstrated significantly improved selectivity for C2 H2 and C2 H6 over C2 H4 . MOF-808-Bzz with two uniformly distributed nitrogen binding sites gave the optimal geometry for selective ethane trapping through multiple strong C-H⋅⋅⋅N hydrogen bonds, leading to the highest C2 H2 /C2 H4 and C2 H6 /C2 H4 combined selectivities among known MOFs. Column breakthrough experiments validated its ability to purify C2 H4 from ternary C2 H2 /C2 H4 /C2 H6 mixtures in a single step.
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- Changhua Song
- Key Laboratory of Biomass Chemical Engineering of the Ministry of Education, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, 866 Yuhangtang Road, Hangzhou, 310058, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Biomass Chemical Engineering of the Ministry of Education, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, 866 Yuhangtang Road, Hangzhou, 310058, P. R. China
- Institute of Zhejiang University-Quzhou, Zhejiang University, 99 Zheda Road, Quzhou, 324000, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Biomass Chemical Engineering of the Ministry of Education, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, 866 Yuhangtang Road, Hangzhou, 310058, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Biomass Chemical Engineering of the Ministry of Education, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, 866 Yuhangtang Road, Hangzhou, 310058, P. R. China
- Institute of Zhejiang University-Quzhou, Zhejiang University, 99 Zheda Road, Quzhou, 324000, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Biomass Chemical Engineering of the Ministry of Education, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, 866 Yuhangtang Road, Hangzhou, 310058, P. R. China
- Institute of Zhejiang University-Quzhou, Zhejiang University, 99 Zheda Road, Quzhou, 324000, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Biomass Chemical Engineering of the Ministry of Education, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, 866 Yuhangtang Road, Hangzhou, 310058, P. R. China
- Institute of Zhejiang University-Quzhou, Zhejiang University, 99 Zheda Road, Quzhou, 324000, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Biomass Chemical Engineering of the Ministry of Education, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, 866 Yuhangtang Road, Hangzhou, 310058, P. R. China
- Institute of Zhejiang University-Quzhou, Zhejiang University, 99 Zheda Road, Quzhou, 324000, P. R. China
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Wen HM, Yu C, Liu M, Lin C, Zhao B, Wu H, Zhou W, Chen B, Hu J. Construction of Negative Electrostatic Pore Environments in a Scalable, Stable and Low-Cost Metal-organic Framework for One-Step Ethylene Purification from Ternary Mixtures. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2023; 62:e202309108. [PMID: 37699125 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202309108] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2023] [Revised: 08/30/2023] [Accepted: 09/11/2023] [Indexed: 09/14/2023]
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One-step separation of C2 H4 from ternary C2 mixtures by physisorbents remains a challenge to combine excellent separation performance with high stability, low cost, and easy scalability for industrial applications. Herein, we report a strategy of constructing negative electrostatic pore environments in a stable, low-cost, and easily scaled-up aluminum MOF (MOF-303) for efficient one-step C2 H2 /C2 H6 /C2 H4 separation. This material exhibits not only record high C2 H2 and C2 H6 uptakes, but also top-tier C2 H2 /C2 H4 and C2 H6 /C2 H4 selectivities at ambient conditions. Theoretical calculations combined with in situ infrared spectroscopy indicate that multiple N/O sites on pore channels can build a negative electro-environment to provide stronger interactions with C2 H2 and C2 H6 over C2 H4 . Breakthrough experiments confirm its exceptional separation performance for ternary mixtures, affording one of the highest C2 H4 productivity of 1.35 mmol g-1 . This material is highly stable and can be easily synthesized at kilogram-scale from cheap raw materials using a water-based green synthesis. The benchmark combination of excellent separation properties with high stability and low cost in scalable MOF-303 has unlocked its great potential in this challenging industrial separation.
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- Hui-Min Wen
- College of Chemical Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, 310014, China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, 310014, China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, 310014, China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, 310014, China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, 310014, China
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- NIST Center for Neutron Research, National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD 20899-6102, USA
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- NIST Center for Neutron Research, National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD 20899-6102, USA
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- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou, 350007, China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, 310014, China
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Wu E, Gu XW, Liu D, Zhang X, Wu H, Zhou W, Qian G, Li B. Incorporation of multiple supramolecular binding sites into a robust MOF for benchmark one-step ethylene purification. Nat Commun 2023; 14:6146. [PMID: 37783674 PMCID: PMC10545795 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41692-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2023] [Accepted: 09/06/2023] [Indexed: 10/04/2023] Open
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One-step adsorption separation of C2H4 from ternary C2 hydrocarbon mixtures remains an important and challenging goal for petrochemical industry. Current physisorbents either suffer from unsatisfied separation performance, poor stability, or are difficult to scale up. Herein, we report a strategy of constructing multiple supramolecular binding sites in a robust and scalable MOF (Al-PyDC) for highly efficient one-step C2H4 purification from ternary mixtures. Owing to suitable pore confinement with multiple supramolecular binding sites, Al-PyDC exhibits one of the highest C2H2 and C2H6 uptakes and selectivities over C2H4 at ambient conditions. The gas binding sites have been visualized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction studies, unveiling that the low-polarity pore surfaces with abundant electronegative N/O sites provide stronger multiple supramolecular interactions with C2H2 and C2H6 over C2H4. Breakthrough experiments showed that polymer-grade C2H4 can be separated from ternary mixtures with a maximum productivity of 1.61 mmol g-1. This material can be prepared from two simple reagents using a green synthesis method with water as the sole solvent, and its synthesis can be easily scaled to multikilogram batches. Al-PyDC achieves an effective combination of benchmark separation performance, high stability/recyclability, green synthesis and easy scalability to address major challenges for industrial one-step C2H4 purification.
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- Enyu Wu
- State Key Laboratory of Silicon and Advanced Semiconductor Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Silicon and Advanced Semiconductor Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Silicon and Advanced Semiconductor Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huaiyin Normal University, Huaian, 223300, China
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- NIST Center for Neutron Research, National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD, 20899-6102, USA
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- NIST Center for Neutron Research, National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD, 20899-6102, USA
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- State Key Laboratory of Silicon and Advanced Semiconductor Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Silicon and Advanced Semiconductor Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, China.
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Li X, Ding Q, Liu J, Dong L, Qin X, Zhou L, Zhao Z, Ji H, Zhang S, Chai K. One-step ethylene purification from ternary mixtures by an ultramicroporous material with synergistic binding centers. MATERIALS HORIZONS 2023; 10:4463-4469. [PMID: 37526614 DOI: 10.1039/d3mh00697b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/02/2023]
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Developing advanced porous materials with industrial potential to separate multicomponent gas mixtures that are structurally similar is a crucial but challenging task. Here, we report the efficient one-step separation of ethylene (C2H4) from acetylene (C2H2) and carbon dioxide (CO2) using an ultramicroporous metal-organic framework UTSA-16. The synergistic effect of the polarized carboxyl groups and coordinated water molecules in its pore channel enables the material to have high uptakes for C2H2 and CO2 due to electrostatic potential matching, as well as excellent separation selectivity against C2H4. Breakthrough experiments suggest that UTSA-16 can efficiently separate 99.9% pure C2H4 from ternary mixtures with a high productivity of 403 L kg-1. Moreover, the preparation cost of UTSA-16 is significantly lower than other related adsorbents by 40-2000 times, indicating its unique potential for industrial applications.
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- Xingye Li
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, P. R. China.
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117585, Singapore.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, P. R. China.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, P. R. China.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, P. R. China.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, P. R. China.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, P. R. China.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, P. R. China.
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117585, Singapore.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, P. R. China.
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Liu J, Zhou K, Ullah S, Miao J, Wang H, Thonhauser T, Li J. Precise Pore Engineering of fcu-Type Y-MOFs for One-Step C 2 H 4 Purification from Ternary C 2 H 6 /C 2 H 4 /C 2 H 2 Mixtures. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2304460. [PMID: 37337386 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202304460] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2023] [Indexed: 06/21/2023]
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The purification of C2 H4 from C2 H6 /C2 H4 /C2 H2 mixtures is of great significance in the chemical industry for C2 H4 production but remains a daunting task. Guided by powerful reticular chemistry principles, herein a systematic study is carried out to engineer pore dimensions and pore functionality of fcu-type Y-based metal-organic frameworks (Y-MOFs) through the construction of a series of eight new structures using linear dicarboxylate linkers with different length and functional groups. This study illustrates how delicate changes in pore size and pore surface chemistry can effectively influence the adsorption preference of C2 H6 , C2 H4 , and C2 H2 by the MOFs. Importantly, clear relations between pore size/pore surface polarity and C2 adsorption selectivities of this series of MOFs are established. In particular, HIAM-326 built on a linker decorated with trifluoromethoxy group shows notably preferential adsorption of C2 H6 and C2 H2 over C2 H4 , with balanced C2 H2 /C2 H4 and C2 H6 /C2 H4 selectivities. This endows the compound with the capability of one-step purification of C2 H4 from C2 H6 /C2 H4 /C2 H2 ternary mixtures, which is validated by breakthrough measurements where high purity C2 H4 (99.9%+) can be obtained directly from the separation column. Its adsorption thermodynamics and underlying selective adsorption mechanisms are further revealed by ab initio calculations.
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- Jiaqi Liu
- Hoffmann Institute of Advanced Materials, Shenzhen Polytechnic, 7098 Liuxian Boulevard, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518055, P. R. China
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- Hoffmann Institute of Advanced Materials, Shenzhen Polytechnic, 7098 Liuxian Boulevard, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518055, P. R. China
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- Department of Physics and Center for Functional Materials, Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, NC, 27109, USA
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- Hoffmann Institute of Advanced Materials, Shenzhen Polytechnic, 7098 Liuxian Boulevard, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518055, P. R. China
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- Hoffmann Institute of Advanced Materials, Shenzhen Polytechnic, 7098 Liuxian Boulevard, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518055, P. R. China
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- Department of Physics and Center for Functional Materials, Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, NC, 27109, USA
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- Hoffmann Institute of Advanced Materials, Shenzhen Polytechnic, 7098 Liuxian Boulevard, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518055, P. R. China
- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Rutgers University, 123 Bevier Road, Piscataway, NJ, 08854, USA
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Wang W, Wang GD, Zhang B, Li XY, Hou L, Yang QY, Liu B. Discriminatory Gate-Opening Effect in a Flexible Metal-Organic Framework for Inverse CO 2 /C 2 H 2 Separation. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2302975. [PMID: 37194973 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202302975] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2023] [Revised: 12/12/2012] [Indexed: 05/18/2023]
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Considering the significant application of acetylene (C2 H2 ) in the manufacturing and petrochemical industries, the selective capture of impurity carbon dioxide (CO2 ) is a crucial task and an enduring challenge. Here, a flexible metal-organic framework (Zn-DPNA) accompanied by a conformation change of the Me2 NH2 + ions in the framework is reported. The solvate-free framework provides a stepped adsorption isotherm and large hysteresis for C2 H2 , but type-I adsorption for CO2 . Owing to their uptakes difference before gate-opening pressure, Zn-DPNA demonstrated favorable inverse CO2 /C2 H2 separation. According to molecular simulation, the higher adsorption enthalpy of CO2 (43.1 kJ mol-1 ) is due to strong electrostatic interactions with Me2 NH2 + ions, which lock the hydrogen-bond network and narrow pores. Furthermore, the density contours and electrostatic potential verifies the middle of the cage in the large pore favors C2 H2 and repels CO2 , leading to the expansion of the narrow pore and further diffusion of C2 H2 . These results provide a new strategy that optimizes the desired dynamic behavior for one-step purification of C2 H2 .
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- Weize Wang
- College of Chemistry & Pharmacy, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Natural Functional Molecule of the Ministry of Education, Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Physico-Inorganic Chemistry, College of Chemistry & Materials Science, Northwest University, Xi'an, 710127, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Natural Functional Molecule of the Ministry of Education, Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Physico-Inorganic Chemistry, College of Chemistry & Materials Science, Northwest University, Xi'an, 710127, P. R. China
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- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Functional Materials and Devices, School of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Xi'an Technological University, Xi'an, 710021, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Natural Functional Molecule of the Ministry of Education, Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Physico-Inorganic Chemistry, College of Chemistry & Materials Science, Northwest University, Xi'an, 710127, P. R. China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry & Pharmacy, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, P. R. China
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Ma LL, An N, Guo FA, Wang H, Yang GP, Wang YY. Separation of C 2H 2/C 2H 4/C 2H 6 and C 2H 2/CO 2 in a Nitrogen-Rich Copper-Based Microporous Metal-Organic Framework. Inorg Chem 2023; 62:13698-13701. [PMID: 37573579 DOI: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.3c02308] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/15/2023]
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The purification of industrially valuable C2H2 and C2H4 from multicomponent mixtures represents a crucial process in the chemical industry. In this study, we present a copper-based metal-organic framework (L-py-Cu) built on a nitrogen-rich organic linker that is capable of separating C2H2/C2H4/C2H6 and C2H2/CO2 mixtures, therefore producing highly pure C2H4 and C2H2, respectively. L-py-Cu exhibits favorable adsorption of C2H2 and C2H6 over C2H4 and thus achieves one-step C2H4 purification from C2H2/C2H4/C2H6 ternary mixtures, as verified by multicomponent breakthrough measurements. In addition, it can also extract C2H2 from C2H2/CO2 binary mixtures.
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- Lu-Lu Ma
- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Natural Functional Molecule Chemistry of the Ministry of Education, Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Physico-Inorganic Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Northwest University, Xi'an 710127, P. R. China
- Hoffmann Institute of Advanced Materials, Shenzhen Polytechnic, 7098 Liuxian Boulevard, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518055, China
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- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Natural Functional Molecule Chemistry of the Ministry of Education, Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Physico-Inorganic Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Northwest University, Xi'an 710127, P. R. China
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- Hoffmann Institute of Advanced Materials, Shenzhen Polytechnic, 7098 Liuxian Boulevard, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518055, China
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- Hoffmann Institute of Advanced Materials, Shenzhen Polytechnic, 7098 Liuxian Boulevard, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518055, China
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- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Natural Functional Molecule Chemistry of the Ministry of Education, Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Physico-Inorganic Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Northwest University, Xi'an 710127, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Natural Functional Molecule Chemistry of the Ministry of Education, Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Physico-Inorganic Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Northwest University, Xi'an 710127, P. R. China
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Hao T, Li HZ, Wang F, Zhang J. Tetrahedral Imidazolate Frameworks with Auxiliary Ligands (TIF-Ax): Synthetic Strategies and Applications. Molecules 2023; 28:6031. [PMID: 37630285 PMCID: PMC10460009 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28166031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2023] [Revised: 08/10/2023] [Accepted: 08/10/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023] Open
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Zeolitic imidazolate frameworks (ZIFs) are an important subclass of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs). Recently, we reported a new kind of MOF, namely tetrahedral imidazolate frameworks with auxiliary ligands (TIF-Ax), by adding linear ligands (Hint) into the zinc-imidazolate system. Introducing linear ligands into the M2+-imidazolate system overcomes the limitation of imidazole derivatives. Thanks to the synergistic effect of two different types of ligands, a series of new TIF-Ax with interesting topologies and a special pore environment has been reported, and they have attracted extensive attention in gas adsorption, separation, catalysis, heavy metal ion capture, and so on. In this review, we give a comprehensive overview of TIF-Ax, including their synthesis methods, structural diversity, and multi-field applications. Finally, we also discuss the challenges and perspectives of the rational design and syntheses of new TIF-Ax from the aspects of their composition, solvent, and template. This review provides deep insight into TIF-Ax and a reference for scholars with backgrounds of porous materials, gas separation, and catalysis.
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- Tong Hao
- State Key Laboratory of Structural Chemistry, Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Fuzhou 350002, China
- College of Chemistry, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350108, China
- Fujian College, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Fuzhou 350025, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Structural Chemistry, Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Fuzhou 350002, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Structural Chemistry, Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Fuzhou 350002, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Structural Chemistry, Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Fuzhou 350002, China
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Highly Selective Separation of C2H2/CO2 and C2H2/C2H4 in an N-Rich Cage-Based Microporous Metal-Organic Framework. ADSORPT SCI TECHNOL 2023. [DOI: 10.1155/2023/4740672] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/05/2023] Open
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The separation of acetylene (C2H2) from carbon dioxide (CO2) and the purification of ethylene (C2H4) from C2H2 are quite essential processes for the chemical industry. However, these processes are challenging due to their similar physical properties, including molecule sizes and boiling points. Herein, we report an N-rich cage-based microporous metal-organic framework (MOF), [Cd5(Tz)9](NO3) (termed as Cd-TZ, TZ stands for tetrazole), and its highly efficient separation of C2H2/CO2 and C2H2/C2H4. Single-component gas adsorption isotherms reveal that Cd-TZ exhibits high C2H2 adsorption capacity (3.10 mmol g-1 at 298 K and 1 bar). The N-rich cages in Cd-TZ can trap C2H2 with a higher isosteric heat of adsorption (40.8 kJ mol-1) than CO2 and C2H4 owing to the robust host-guest interactions between the noncoordinated N atoms and C2H2, which has been verified by molecular modeling studies. Cd-TZ shows a high IAST selectivity for C2H2/CO2 (8.3) and C2H2/C2H4 (13.3). The breakthrough simulations confirm the potential for separating C2H2/CO2 and the purification of C2H4 from C2H2.
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Li J, Cheng Z, Wang Z, Dong J, Jiang H, Wang W, Zou X, Zhu G. Ultramicroporous Covalent Organic Framework Nanosheets with Functionality Pair for Membrane C 2 H 2 /C 2 H 4 Separation. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2023; 62:e202216675. [PMID: 36624052 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202216675] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2022] [Revised: 01/05/2023] [Accepted: 01/09/2023] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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Gas separation efficiency of covalent organic framework (COF) membrane can be greatly elevated through precise functionalization. A pair-functionalized COF membrane of 1,3,5-triformylphloroglucinol (TP) and isoquinoline-5,8-diamine (IQD) monomers in two and three nodes is designed and synthesized. TP-IQD is crystallized in a two-dimensional structure with a pore size of 6.5 Å and a surface area of 289 m2 g-1 . This COF possesses N-O paired groups which cooperatively interact with C2 H2 instead of C2 H4 . TP-IQD nanosheets of ≈10 μm in width and ≈4 nm in thickness are prepared by mechanical exfoliation; they are further processed with 6FDA-ODA polymer into a hybrid membrane. High porosity and functionality pair of TP-IQD offer the membrane with significantly increased C2 H2 permeability and C2 H2 /C2 H4 selectivity which are 160 % and 430 % higher of pure 6FDA-ODA. The boosted performance demonstrates high efficiency of the pair-functionality strategy for the synthesis of separation-led COFs.
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- Jialu Li
- Faculty of Chemistry, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, 130024, P. R. China
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, 130024, P. R. China
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, 130024, P. R. China
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, 130024, P. R. China
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, 130024, P. R. China
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, 130024, P. R. China
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, 130024, P. R. China
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, 130024, P. R. China
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Guo FJ, Yang N, Li HX, Fang H, Xue DX. Adenine-mediated Amide-containing Metal-organic Framework toward One-step Ethylene Purification from a Ternary Mixture. CHINESE JOURNAL OF STRUCTURAL CHEMISTRY 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cjsc.2023.100012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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Li Y, Xie Y, Zhang X, Velasco E, Chen Q, Li JR. Enhancing Ethane/Ethylene Separation Performance in Two Dynamic MOFs by Regulating Temperature-Controlled Structural Interpenetration. Inorg Chem 2022; 62:4762-4769. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.2c03368] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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- Yi Li
- Beijing Key Laboratory for Green Catalysis and Separation and Department of Environmental Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Environment and Life, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing 100124, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory for Green Catalysis and Separation and Department of Environmental Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Environment and Life, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing 100124, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory for Green Catalysis and Separation and Department of Environmental Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Environment and Life, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing 100124, China
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Rutgers University, 123 Bevier Road, Piscataway, New Jersey 08854, United States
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- Beijing Key Laboratory for Green Catalysis and Separation and Department of Environmental Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Environment and Life, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing 100124, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory for Green Catalysis and Separation and Department of Environmental Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Environment and Life, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing 100124, China
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Li HZ, Li QH, Yao M, Han YP, Otake KI, Kitagawa S, Wang F, Zhang J. Metal-Organic Framework with Structural Flexibility Responding Specifically to Acetylene and Its Adsorption Behavior. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:45451-45457. [PMID: 36170593 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c13599] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Flexible metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are one kind of stimuli-responsive materials that exhibit reversible structural transformations in response to external stimuli. Exploring and understanding the stimuli response behavior of flexible MOFs is challenging, as it involves weak host-guest interaction. We report here the unique flexibility of MOF Zn(int)(Ad) (TIF-A1, Hint = isonicotinic acid, Had = adenine) induced by acetylene adsorption. TIF-A1 is rigid toward most gas molecules, while only C2H2 can induce the flexibility of TIF-A1. C2H2-loaded TIF-A1 is characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction and molecular modeling. It is revealed that the flexibility of TIF-A1 originates from the strong interaction between acetylene and the framework, which pushes the rotation of the int ligand and the expansion of the framework simultaneously. This work is helpful in deeply understanding the flexibility of MOFs and guides exploring new flexible MOFs in the future.
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- Hui-Zi Li
- State Key Laboratory of Structural Chemistry, Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Fuzhou 350002, Fujian P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Structural Chemistry, Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Fuzhou 350002, Fujian P. R. China
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- Institute for Integrated Cell-Material Sciences, Kyoto University, Institute for Advanced Study, Kyoto University, Yoshida, Ushinomiya-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-8501, Japan
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- State Key Laboratory of Structural Chemistry, Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Fuzhou 350002, Fujian P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, P. R. China
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- Institute for Integrated Cell-Material Sciences, Kyoto University, Institute for Advanced Study, Kyoto University, Yoshida, Ushinomiya-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-8501, Japan
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- Institute for Integrated Cell-Material Sciences, Kyoto University, Institute for Advanced Study, Kyoto University, Yoshida, Ushinomiya-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-8501, Japan
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- State Key Laboratory of Structural Chemistry, Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Fuzhou 350002, Fujian P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Structural Chemistry, Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Fuzhou 350002, Fujian P. R. China
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Zhang Q, Han GN, Lian X, Yang SQ, Hu TL. Customizing Pore System in a Microporous Metal–Organic Framework for Efficient C2H2 Separation from CO2 and C2H4. Molecules 2022; 27:molecules27185929. [PMID: 36144665 PMCID: PMC9502222 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27185929] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2022] [Revised: 09/04/2022] [Accepted: 09/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Selective-adsorption separation is an energy-efficient technology for the capture of acetylene (C2H2) from carbon dioxide (CO2) and ethylene (C2H4). However, it remains a critical challenge to effectively recognize C2H2 among CO2 and C2H4, owing to their analogous molecule sizes and physical properties. Herein, we report a new microporous metal–organic framework (NUM-14) possessing a carefully tailored pore system containing moderate pore size and nitro-functionalized channel surface for efficient separation of C2H2 from CO2 and C2H4. The activated NUM-14 (namely NUM-14a) exhibits sufficient pore space to acquire excellent C2H2 loading capacity (4.44 mmol g−1) under ambient conditions. In addition, it possesses dense nitro groups, acting as hydrogen bond acceptors, to selectively identify C2H2 molecules rather than CO2 and C2H4. The breakthrough experiments demonstrate the good actual separation ability of NUM-14a for C2H2/CO2 and C2H2/C2H4 mixtures. Furthermore, Grand Canonical Monte Carlo simulations indicate that the pore surface of the NUM-14a has a stronger affinity to preferentially bind C2H2 over CO2 and C2H4 via stronger C-H···O hydrogen bond interactions. This article provides some insights into customizing pore systems with desirable pore sizes and modifying groups in terms of MOF materials toward the capture of C2H2 from CO2 and C2H4 to promote the development of more MOF materials with excellent properties for gas adsorption and separation.
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