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Zhu X, Ke T, Han P, Zhang Z, Bao Z, Yang Y, Ren Q, Yang Q. Pore Chemistry and Architecture Control in Anionic Functional Ultramicroporous Materials for Record Dense Packing of Xenon. J Am Chem Soc 2024. [PMID: 39102644 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.4c06354] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/07/2024]
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Adsorptive separation of Xe and Kr is an industrially promising but challenging process because of their identical shape and similar physicochemical properties. Herein, we demonstrate a strategy through rationally designing the linkers of anionic functional ultramicroporous materials (FUMs) to finely regulate the pore chemistry and architecture, which creates unique stepped channels incorporating dense polar nanotraps to generate a larger effective pore space and enables dense packing of Xe. A new hydrolytically stable FUM (ZUL-530) was prepared, which for the first time achieves a Xe packing density exceeding the liquid Xe density at atmospheric conditions in metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) (based on experimental data), resulting in both excellent Xe uptake (2.55 mmol g-1 at 0.2 bar) and high IAST selectivity (20.5). GCMC and DFT-D calculations reveal the essential role of the stepped traps in the dense packing of Xe. Breakthrough experiments demonstrate remarkable productivities of both high-purity Kr (6.70 mmol g-1) and Xe (1.78 mmol g-1) for the Xe/Kr (20:80) mixture. In a model nuclear industry exhaust gas, ZUL-530 exhibits a top-class Xe dynamic capacity (28.8 mmol kg-1) for trace Xe, which proves it is one of the best candidates for Xe/Kr separation.
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- Xiaoqian Zhu
- Key Laboratory of Biomass Chemical Engineering of Ministry of Education, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, Zhejiang, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biomass Chemical Engineering of Ministry of Education, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, Zhejiang, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biomass Chemical Engineering of Ministry of Education, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, Zhejiang, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biomass Chemical Engineering of Ministry of Education, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, Zhejiang, China
- Institute of Zhejiang University-Quzhou, Quzhou 324000 Zhejiang, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biomass Chemical Engineering of Ministry of Education, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, Zhejiang, China
- Institute of Zhejiang University-Quzhou, Quzhou 324000 Zhejiang, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biomass Chemical Engineering of Ministry of Education, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, Zhejiang, China
- Institute of Zhejiang University-Quzhou, Quzhou 324000 Zhejiang, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biomass Chemical Engineering of Ministry of Education, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, Zhejiang, China
- Institute of Zhejiang University-Quzhou, Quzhou 324000 Zhejiang, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biomass Chemical Engineering of Ministry of Education, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, Zhejiang, China
- Institute of Zhejiang University-Quzhou, Quzhou 324000 Zhejiang, China
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Hurley T, Henle A, Gładysiak A, Remcho VT, Stylianou KC. Selective Xenon Recovery Using Aluminum-Based Metal-Organic Frameworks with Conserved Pore Topology. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:35333-35341. [PMID: 38946070 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c06215] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/02/2024]
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Xenon (Xe) is a commercially valuable element found in trace amounts in the off-gas from used nuclear fuel. Recovering Xe from these streams provides a cost-effective means to increase its supply. However, achieving high-purity Xe recovery is challenging due to the need for separation from nearly identical krypton (Kr). Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), a class of crystalline porous materials, show potential to separate Xe and Kr by utilizing differences in their kinetic diameters, allowing for selective separation. In this work, we study the impact of pore aperture and volume on selective Xe recovery using four robust aluminum MOFs: Al-PMOF, Al-PyrMOF, Al-BMOF and MIL-120, all with conserved structural topology. The pore topology in each MOF is dictated by the dimensions of the tetracarboxylate ligand employed, with larger ligands leading to MOFs with increased pore size and volume. Our experimental and computational investigations revealed that MIL-120 exhibits the highest affinity (21.94 kH(Xe) = 21.94 mmol g-1 bar-1) for Xe among all MOFs, while Al-BMOF demonstrates the highest Xe/Kr selectivity of 14.34. We evaluated the potential of both MIL-120 and Al-BMOF for Xe recovery through breakthrough analysis using a mixture of 400 ppm Xe:40 ppm Kr. Our results indicate that due to its larger pore volume, Al-BMOF captured more Xe than MIL-120, demonstrating superior Xe/Kr separation efficiency.
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- Tara Hurley
- Department of Chemistry, Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon 97331, United States
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- Chemical, Biological and Environmental Engineering, Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon 97331, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon 97331, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon 97331, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon 97331, United States
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Son FA, Bailey OJ, Islamoglu T, Farha OK. Decorating the Node of a Zirconium-Based Metal-Organic Framework to Tune Adsorption Behavior and Surface Permeation. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:31798-31806. [PMID: 38835166 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c04569] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/06/2024]
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Surface barriers are commonly observed in nanoporous materials. Although researchers have explored methods to repair defects or create flawless crystals to mitigate surface barriers, these approaches may not always be practical or readily achievable in targeted metal-organic frameworks (MOFs). In our study, we propose an alternative approach focusing on the introduction of diverse ligands onto a MOF-808 node to finely adjust its adsorption and mass transport characteristics. Significantly, our findings indicate that while adsorption curves can be inferred based on the MOF's chemical composition and the probing molecule, surface permeabilities exhibit variations dependent on the specific probe utilized and the incorporated ligand. Our investigation, considering van der Waals forces exclusively between the adsorbate (e.g., n-hexane, propane, and benzene) and the adsorbent, revealed that augmenting these interactions can indeed improve surface permeation to a certain extent. Conversely, strong adsorption resulting from hydrogen bonding interactions, particularly with water in modified MOFs, led to compromised permeation within the MOF crystals. These outcomes provide valuable insights for the porous materials community and offer guidance in the development of adsorbents with enhanced affinity and superior mass transport properties for gases and vapors.
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- Florencia A Son
- Department of Chemistry and International Institute for Nanotechnology, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois 60208, United States
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- Department of Chemistry and International Institute for Nanotechnology, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois 60208, United States
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- Department of Chemistry and International Institute for Nanotechnology, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois 60208, United States
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- Department of Chemistry and International Institute for Nanotechnology, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois 60208, United States
- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois 60208, United States
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Liu L, Guan D, Lu Y, Sun M, Liu Y, Zhao J, Yang L. A Molecular Dynamics Study on Xe/Kr Separation Mechanisms Using Crystal Growth Method. ACS OMEGA 2024; 9:25822-25831. [PMID: 38911791 PMCID: PMC11191100 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.4c00108] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2024] [Revised: 03/31/2024] [Accepted: 05/23/2024] [Indexed: 06/25/2024]
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The separation of xenon/krypton gas mixtures is a valuable but challenging endeavor in the gas industry due to their similar physical characteristics and closely sized molecules. To address this, we investigated the effectiveness of the hydrate-based gas separation method for mixed Xe-Kr gas via molecular dynamics (MD) simulations. The formation process of hydrates facilitates the encapsulation of guest molecules within hydrate cages, offering a potential strategy for gas separation. Higher temperatures and pressures are advantageous for accelerating the hydrate growth rate. The final occupancy of guest molecules and empty cages within 512, 51264, and all hydrate cages were thoroughly examined. An increase in the pressure and temperature enhanced the occupancy rates of Xe in both 512 and 51264 cages, whereas elevated pressure alone improved the occupancy of Kr in 51264 cages. However, the impact of temperature and pressure on Kr occupancy within 512 cages was found to be minimal. Elevated temperature and pressure resulted in a reduced occupancy of empty cages. Predominantly, 51264 cages were occupied by Xe, whereas Kr showed a propensity to occupy the 512 cages. With increasing simulated pressure, the final occupancy of Xe molecules in all cages rose from 0.37 to 0.41 for simulations at 260 K, while the final occupancy of empty cages decreased from 0.24 to 0.2.
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- Liangliang Liu
- Shenyang
Aircraft Design Institute Shenyang 110042, China
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- Key
Laboratory of Ocean Energy Utilization and Energy Conservation of
Ministry of Education, Dalian University
of Technology, Dalian 116024, China
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- Shenyang
Aircraft Design Institute Shenyang 110042, China
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- Key
Laboratory of Ocean Energy Utilization and Energy Conservation of
Ministry of Education, Dalian University
of Technology, Dalian 116024, China
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- Key
Laboratory of Ocean Energy Utilization and Energy Conservation of
Ministry of Education, Dalian University
of Technology, Dalian 116024, China
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- Key
Laboratory of Ocean Energy Utilization and Energy Conservation of
Ministry of Education, Dalian University
of Technology, Dalian 116024, China
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- Key
Laboratory of Ocean Energy Utilization and Energy Conservation of
Ministry of Education, Dalian University
of Technology, Dalian 116024, China
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Zhu J, Ke T, Yang L, Bao Z, Zhang Z, Su B, Ren Q, Yang Q. Optimizing Trace Acetylene Removal from Acetylene/Ethylene Mixture in a Flexible Metal-Organic Framework by Crystal Downsizing. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:22455-22464. [PMID: 38642370 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c03517] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/22/2024]
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Improving the gas separation performance of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) by crystal downsizing is an important but often overlooked issue. Here, we report three different-sized flexible ZUL-520 MOFs (according to the crystal size from large to small, the three samples are, respectively, named ZUL-520-0, ZUL-520-1, and ZUL-520-2) with the same chemical structure for optimizing trace acetylene (C2H2) removal from acetylene/ethylene (C2H2/C2H4) mixture. The three differently sized activated ZUL-520 (denoted as ZUL-520a) exhibited almost identical C2H2 uptake of 4.8 mmol/g at 100 kPa, while the C2H2 uptake at 1 kPa increased with a downsizing crystal. The C2H2 uptake of activated ZUL-520-2 (denoted as ZUL-520-2a) at 1 kPa was ∼55% higher than that of activated ZUL-520-0 (denoted as ZUL-520-0a). The adsorption isotherms and adsorption kinetics validated that gas adsorptive separation is governed not only by adsorption thermodynamics but also by adsorption kinetics. In addition, all three different-sized ZUL-520a MOFs showed high C2H2/C2H4 selectivity. Grand canonical Monte Carlo (GCMC) simulations and dispersion-corrected density functional theory (DFT-D) computations illustrated a plausible mechanism of C2H2 adsorption in MOFs. Importantly, breakthrough experiments demonstrated that ZUL-520a can effectively separate the C2H2/C2H4 (1/99, v/v) mixture and the C2H4 productivity obtained by ZUL-520-2a was much higher than that by ZUL-520-0a. Our work may provide an easy but powerful strategy for upgrading the performance of gas adsorptive separation in MOFs.
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- Jianyao Zhu
- Key Laboratory of Biomass Chemical Engineering of Ministry of Education, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biomass Chemical Engineering of Ministry of Education, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biomass Chemical Engineering of Ministry of Education, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biomass Chemical Engineering of Ministry of Education, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
- Institute of Zhejiang University-Quzhou, Quzhou 324000, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biomass Chemical Engineering of Ministry of Education, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
- Institute of Zhejiang University-Quzhou, Quzhou 324000, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biomass Chemical Engineering of Ministry of Education, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biomass Chemical Engineering of Ministry of Education, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
- Institute of Zhejiang University-Quzhou, Quzhou 324000, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biomass Chemical Engineering of Ministry of Education, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
- Institute of Zhejiang University-Quzhou, Quzhou 324000, China
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Liu S, Lian X, Yue B, Xu S, Wu G, Chai Y, Zhang Y, Li L. Control of Zeolite Local Polarity toward Efficient Xenon/Krypton Separation. J Am Chem Soc 2024; 146:8335-8342. [PMID: 38487863 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.3c13994] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/28/2024]
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The inherent inertness and striking physicochemical similarities of krypton and xenon pose significant challenges to their separation. Reported herein is the efficient xenon capture and xenon/krypton adsorptive separation by transition metal-free zeolites under ambient conditions. The polarized environment of zeolite, denoted as local polarity, can be tuned by changing the topology, framework composition, and counter-cations, which in turn correlates with the guest-host interaction and separation performance. Chabazite zeolite with a framework Si/Al ratio of 2.5 and Ca2+ as the counter-cations, namely, Ca-CHA-2.5, is developed as a state-of-the-art zeolite adsorbent, showing remarkable performance, i.e., high dynamic xenon uptake, high xenon/krypton separation selectivity, and good recyclability, in the adsorptive separation of the xenon/krypton mixture. Grand Canonical Monte Carlo simulation reveals that extraframework Ca2+ cations act as the primary binding sites for xenon and can stabilize xenon molecules together with the chabazite framework, whereas krypton molecules are stabilized by weak guest-host interaction with the zeolite framework.
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- Shanshan Liu
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry of Ministry of Education & Frontiers Science Center for New Organic Matter, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, P.R. China
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, P.R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry of Ministry of Education & Frontiers Science Center for New Organic Matter, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian 116023, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry of Ministry of Education & Frontiers Science Center for New Organic Matter, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry of Ministry of Education & Frontiers Science Center for New Organic Matter, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, P.R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry of Ministry of Education & Frontiers Science Center for New Organic Matter, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, P.R. China
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, P.R. China
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Zhang L, Xiao T, Zeng X, You J, He Z, Chen CX, Wang Q, Nafady A, Al-Enizi AM, Ma S. Isoreticular Contraction of Cage-like Metal-Organic Frameworks with Optimized Pore Space for Enhanced C 2H 2/CO 2 and C 2H 2/C 2H 4 Separations. J Am Chem Soc 2024; 146:7341-7351. [PMID: 38442250 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.3c12032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/07/2024]
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The C2H2 separation from CO2 and C2H4 is of great importance yet highly challenging in the petrochemical industry, owing to their similar physical and chemical properties. Herein, the pore nanospace engineering of cage-like mixed-ligand MFOF-1 has been accomplished via contracting the size of the pyridine- and carboxylic acid-functionalized linkers and introducing a fluoride- and sulfate-bridging cobalt cluster, based on a reticular chemistry strategy. Compared with the prototypical MFOF-1, the constructed FJUT-1 with the same topology presents significantly improved C2H2 adsorption capacity, and selective C2H2 separation performance due to the reduced cage cavity size, functionalized pore surface, and appropriate pore volume. The introduction of fluoride- and sulfate-bridging cubane-type tetranuclear cobalt clusters bestows FJUT-1 with exceptional chemical stability under harsh conditions while providing multiple potential C2H2 binding sites, thus rendering the adequate ability for practical C2H2 separation application as confirmed by the dynamic breakthrough experiments under dry and humid conditions. Additionally, the distinct binding mechanism is suggested by theoretical calculations in which the multiple supramolecular interactions involving C-H···O, C-H···F, and other van der Waals forces play a critical role in the selective C2H2 separation.
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- Lei Zhang
- Collaborative Innovation Center for Intelligent and Green Mold and Die of Fujian Province, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Fujian University of Technology, Fuzhou, Fujian 350118, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center for Intelligent and Green Mold and Die of Fujian Province, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Fujian University of Technology, Fuzhou, Fujian 350118, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center for Intelligent and Green Mold and Die of Fujian Province, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Fujian University of Technology, Fuzhou, Fujian 350118, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center for Intelligent and Green Mold and Die of Fujian Province, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Fujian University of Technology, Fuzhou, Fujian 350118, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center for Intelligent and Green Mold and Die of Fujian Province, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Fujian University of Technology, Fuzhou, Fujian 350118, China
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- MOE Laboratory of Bioinorganic and Synthetic Chemistry, Lehn Institute of Functional Materials, School of Chemistry, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center for Intelligent and Green Mold and Die of Fujian Province, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Fujian University of Technology, Fuzhou, Fujian 350118, China
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry, University of North Texas, Denton, Texas 76201, United States
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Zeng DM, Huang L, Fu XP, Wang YL, Chen J, Liu QY. Metal-Organic Frameworks Possessing Suitable Pores for Xe/Kr Separation. Inorg Chem 2024; 63:5151-5157. [PMID: 38446757 DOI: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.4c00122] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/08/2024]
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Adsorption separation of the Xe/Kr mixture remains a tough issue since Xe and Kr have an inert nature and similar sizes. Here we present a chlorinated metal-organic framework (MOF) [JXNU-19(Cl)] and its nonchlorinated analogue (JXNU-19) for Xe/Kr separation. The two isostructural MOFs constructed from the heptanuclear cobalt-hydroxyl clusters bridged by organic ligands are three-dimensional structures. Detailed contrast of the Xe/Kr adsorption separation properties of the MOF shows that significantly enhanced Xe uptakes and Xe/Kr adsorption selectivity (17.1) are observed for JXNU-19 as compared to JXNU-19(Cl). The main binding sites for Xe in the MOF revealed by computational simulations are far away from the chlorine sites, suggesting that the introduction of the chlorine groups results in the unfavorable Xe adsorption for JXNU-19(Cl). The optimal pores, high surface area, and multiple strong Xe-framework interactions facilitate the effective Xe/Kr separation for JXNU-19.
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- Dong-Mei Zeng
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, National Engineering Research Centre for Carbohydrate Synthesis, Jiangxi Normal University, Nanchang 330022, Jiangxi, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, National Engineering Research Centre for Carbohydrate Synthesis, Jiangxi Normal University, Nanchang 330022, Jiangxi, P. R. China
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- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Eco-Industrial Green Technology, College of Ecology and Resources Engineering, Wuyi University, Wuyishan 354300, Fujian, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, National Engineering Research Centre for Carbohydrate Synthesis, Jiangxi Normal University, Nanchang 330022, Jiangxi, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, National Engineering Research Centre for Carbohydrate Synthesis, Jiangxi Normal University, Nanchang 330022, Jiangxi, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, National Engineering Research Centre for Carbohydrate Synthesis, Jiangxi Normal University, Nanchang 330022, Jiangxi, P. R. China
- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Eco-Industrial Green Technology, College of Ecology and Resources Engineering, Wuyi University, Wuyishan 354300, Fujian, P. R. China
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Huang J, Li Y, Zhang H, Yuan Z, Xiang S, Chen B, Zhang Z. A Microporous Hydrogen-Bonded Organic Framework Based on Hydrogen-Bonding Tetramers for Efficient Xe/Kr Separation. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2023; 62:e202315987. [PMID: 37961032 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202315987] [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: 10/23/2023] [Revised: 11/13/2023] [Accepted: 11/13/2023] [Indexed: 11/15/2023]
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Hydrogen-bonded organic frameworks (HOFs) have been emerging as a new type of very promising microporous materials for gas separation and purification, but few HOFs structures constructed through hydrogen-bonding tetramers have been explored in this field. Herein, we report the first microporous HOF (termed as HOF-FJU-46) afforded by hydrogen-bonding tetramers with 4-fold interpenetrated diamond networks, which shows excellent chemical and thermal stability. What's more, activated HOF-FJU-46 exhibits the highest xenon (Xe) uptake of 2.51 mmol g-1 and xenon/krypton (Kr) selectivity of 19.9 at the ambient condition among the reported HOFs up to date. Dynamic breakthrough tests confirmed the excellent Xe/Kr separation of HOF-FJU-46a, showing high Kr productivity (110 mL g-1 ) and Xe uptake (1.29 mmol g-1 ), as well as good recyclability. The single crystal X-ray diffraction and the molecular simulations revealed that the abundant accessible aromatic and pyrazole rings in the pore channels of HOF-FJU-46a can provide the multiple strong C-H⋅⋅⋅Xe interactions with Xe atoms.
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- Jiali Huang
- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou, 350117, China
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- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou, 350117, China
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- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou, 350117, China
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- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou, 350117, China
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- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou, 350117, China
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- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou, 350117, China
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- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou, 350117, China
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Zhang F, Shang H, Zhai B, Zhao Z, Wang Y, Li L, Li J, Yang J. Synergistic Nitrogen Binding Sites in a Metal-Organic Framework for Efficient N 2 /O 2 Separation. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2023; 62:e202316149. [PMID: 37937327 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202316149] [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: 10/25/2023] [Revised: 11/06/2023] [Accepted: 11/07/2023] [Indexed: 11/09/2023]
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Porous materials with d3 electronic configuration open metal sites have been proved to be effective adsorbents for N2 capture and N2 /O2 separation. However, the reported materials remain challenging to address the trade-off between adsorption capacity and selectivity. Herein, we report a robust MOF, MIL-102Cr, that features two binding sites, can synergistically afford strong interactions for N2 capture. The synergistic adsorption site exhibits a benchmark Qst of 45.0 kJ mol-1 for N2 among the Cr-based MOFs, a record-high volumetric N2 uptake (31.38 cm3 cm-3 ), and highest N2 /O2 selectivity (13.11) at 298 K and 1.0 bar. Breakthrough experiments reveal that MIL-102Cr can efficiently capture N2 from a 79/21 N2 /O2 mixture, providing a record 99.99 % pure O2 productivity of 0.75 mmol g-1 . In situ infrared spectroscopy and computational modelling studies revealed that a synergistic adsorption effect by open Cr(III) and fluorine sites was accountable for the strong interactions between the MOF and N2 .
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- Feifei Zhang
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanxi Key Laboratory of Gas Energy Efficient and Clean Utilization, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, 030024, Shanxi Province, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanxi Key Laboratory of Gas Energy Efficient and Clean Utilization, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, 030024, Shanxi Province, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanxi Key Laboratory of Gas Energy Efficient and Clean Utilization, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, 030024, Shanxi Province, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanxi Key Laboratory of Gas Energy Efficient and Clean Utilization, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, 030024, Shanxi Province, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanxi Key Laboratory of Gas Energy Efficient and Clean Utilization, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, 030024, Shanxi Province, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanxi Key Laboratory of Gas Energy Efficient and Clean Utilization, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, 030024, Shanxi Province, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanxi Key Laboratory of Gas Energy Efficient and Clean Utilization, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, 030024, Shanxi Province, China
- Shanxi-Zheda Institute of Advanced Materials and Chemical Engineering, Taiyuan, 030024, Shanxi Province, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanxi Key Laboratory of Gas Energy Efficient and Clean Utilization, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, 030024, Shanxi Province, China
- Shanxi-Zheda Institute of Advanced Materials and Chemical Engineering, Taiyuan, 030024, Shanxi Province, China
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Xie Y, Ding X, Wang J, Ye G. Hydrogen-Bonding Assembly Meets Anion Coordination Chemistry: Framework Shaping and Polarity Tuning for Xenon/Krypton Separation. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2023; 62:e202313951. [PMID: 37877955 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202313951] [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: 09/18/2023] [Revised: 10/25/2023] [Accepted: 10/25/2023] [Indexed: 10/26/2023]
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Hybrid hydrogen-bonded (H-bonded) frameworks built from charged components or metallotectons offer diverse guest-framework interactions for target-specific separations. We present here a study to systematically explore the coordination chemistry of monovalent halide anions, i.e., F- , Cl- , Br- , and I- , with the aim to develop hybrid H-bond synthons that enable the controllable construction of microporous H-bonded frameworks exhibiting fine-tunable surface polarity within the adaptive cavities for realistic xenon/krypton (Xe/Kr) separation. The spherical halide anions, especially Cl- , Br- , and I- , are found to readily participate in the charge-assisted H-bonding assembly with well-defined coordination behaviors, resulting in robust frameworks bearing open halide anions within the distinctive 1D pore channels. The activated frameworks show preferential binding towards Xe (IAST Xe/Kr selectivity ca. 10.5) because of the enhanced polarizability and the pore confinement effect. Specifically, dynamic column Xe/Kr separation with a record-high separation factor (SF=7.0) among H-bonded frameworks was achieved, facilitating an efficient Xe/Kr separation in dilute, CO2 -containing gas streams exactly mimicking the off-gas of spent nuclear fuel (SNF) reprocessing.
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- Yi Xie
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Nuclear Energy Technology, Institute of Nuclear and New Energy Technology, Tsinghua University, 100084, Beijing, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Nuclear Energy Technology, Institute of Nuclear and New Energy Technology, Tsinghua University, 100084, Beijing, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Nuclear Energy Technology, Institute of Nuclear and New Energy Technology, Tsinghua University, 100084, Beijing, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Nuclear Energy Technology, Institute of Nuclear and New Energy Technology, Tsinghua University, 100084, Beijing, China
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Guo FA, Zhou K, Liu J, Wang H, Li J. Robust Hydrogen-Bonded Organic Framework with Four-Fold Interpenetration for Adsorptive Separation of C 2H 6/C 2H 4 and Xe/Kr. PRECISION CHEMISTRY 2023; 1:524-529. [PMID: 38037594 PMCID: PMC10685716 DOI: 10.1021/prechem.3c00040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2023] [Revised: 06/14/2023] [Accepted: 06/14/2023] [Indexed: 12/02/2023]
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Hydrogen-bonded organic frameworks (HOFs) are an emerging class of porous materials that hold promise for the adsorptive separation of industrially relevant gas mixtures. However, developing HOFs with high thermal stability and resistance to water remains a daunting challenge. We report here a microporous HOF (HIAM-103) assembled from a hexacarboxylate linker (2,4,6-trimethylbenzene-1,3,5-triylisophthalic acid, H6TMBTI). The compound crystallizes in the trigonal crystal system, and its structure is a four-fold interpenetrated network. Upon thermal activation, the single crystals remain intact, allowing for precise determination of the activated structure. HIAM-103 exhibits remarkable thermal and hydrothermal stability. Its microporous channels demonstrate selective adsorption of C2H6 over C2H4 and Xe over Kr, and its separation capability toward mixed gases has been validated by column breakthrough experiments under dry and humid conditions. The preferential gas adsorption sites and separation mechanisms have been uncovered through DFT analysis, which suggests that the methyl group decorated 1D channels are the primary reason for the selective adsorption.
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- Fu-An Guo
- Hoffmann
Institute of Advanced Materials, Shenzhen
Polytechnic, 7098 Liuxian Blvd., Nanshan, Shenzhen 518055, Guangdong P. R. China
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- Hoffmann
Institute of Advanced Materials, Shenzhen
Polytechnic, 7098 Liuxian Blvd., Nanshan, Shenzhen 518055, Guangdong P. R. China
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- Hoffmann
Institute of Advanced Materials, Shenzhen
Polytechnic, 7098 Liuxian Blvd., Nanshan, Shenzhen 518055, Guangdong P. R. China
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- Hoffmann
Institute of Advanced Materials, Shenzhen
Polytechnic, 7098 Liuxian Blvd., Nanshan, Shenzhen 518055, Guangdong P. R. China
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- Hoffmann
Institute of Advanced Materials, Shenzhen
Polytechnic, 7098 Liuxian Blvd., Nanshan, Shenzhen 518055, Guangdong P. R. China
- Department
of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Rutgers
University, 123 Bevier Road, Piscataway, New Jersey 08854, United States
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Liu Z, Xia Q, Huang B, Yi H, Yan J, Chen X, Xu F, Xi H. Prediction of Xe/Kr Separation in Metal-Organic Frameworks by a Precursor-Based Neural Network Synergistic with a Polarizable Adsorbate Model. Molecules 2023; 28:7367. [PMID: 37959783 PMCID: PMC10648455 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28217367] [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: 10/07/2023] [Revised: 10/22/2023] [Accepted: 10/25/2023] [Indexed: 11/15/2023] Open
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Adsorption and separation of Xe/Kr are significant for making high-density nuclear energy environmentally friendly and for meeting the requirements of the gas industry. Enhancing the accuracy of the adsorbate model for describing the adsorption behaviors of Xe and Kr in MOFs and the efficiency of the model for predicting the separation potential (SP) value of Xe/Kr separation in MOFs helps in searching for promising MOFs for Xe/Kr adsorption and separation within a short time and at a low cost. In this work, polarizable and transferable models for mimic Xe and Kr adsorption behaviors in MOFs were constructed. Using these models, SP values of 38 MOFs at various temperatures and pressures were calculated. An optimal neural network model called BPNN-SP was designed to predict SP value based on physical parameters of metal center (electronegativity and radius) and organic linker (three-dimensional size and polarizability) combined with temperature and pressure. The regression coefficient value of the BPNN-SP model for each data set is higher than 0.995. MAE, MBE, and RMSE of BPNN-SP are only 0.331, -0.002, and 0.505 mmol/g, respectively. Finally, BPNN-SP was validated by experiment data from six MOFs. The transferable adsorbate model combined with the BPNN-SP model would highly improve the efficiency for designing MOFs with high performance for Xe/Kr adsorption and separation.
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- Zewei Liu
- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Foshan University, Foshan 528000, China; (Z.L.); (J.Y.); (X.C.)
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, China;
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- School of Environment and Energy, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou Higher Education Mega Centre, Guangzhou 510006, China;
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- South China Institute of Environmental Sciences, Ministry of Environmental Protection, Guangzhou 510655, China;
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Foshan University, Foshan 528000, China; (Z.L.); (J.Y.); (X.C.)
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Foshan University, Foshan 528000, China; (Z.L.); (J.Y.); (X.C.)
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Foshan University, Foshan 528000, China; (Z.L.); (J.Y.); (X.C.)
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, China;
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Atmospheric Environment and Pollution Control, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou Higher Education Mega Centre, Guangzhou 510006, China
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Canturk B, Erarslan Z, Gurdal Y. Noncovalent chemistry of xenon opens the door for anesthetic xenon recovery using Bio-MOFs. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2023; 25:27264-27275. [PMID: 37791455 DOI: 10.1039/d3cp03066k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/05/2023]
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Designing an inexpensive and highly efficient recovery process for xenon (Xe) is gaining importance in the development of sustainable applications. Using metal organic frameworks (MOFs) for separating Xe from anesthetic gas mixtures has been a recent topic studied rarely and superficially in the literature. We theoretically investigated Xe recovery performances of 43 biological MOFs (Bio-MOFs) formed by biocompatible metal cations and biological endogenous linkers. Xe uptakes and Xe permeabilities in its binary mixtures with CO2, O2, and N2 were investigated by applying Grand Canonical Monte Carlo and Molecular Dynamics simulations. Materials with metalloporphyrin, hexacarboxylate, triazine, or pyrazole ligands, dimetallic paddlewheel units, relatively large pore sizes (PLD > 5 Å and LCD > 10 Å), large void fractions (≈0.8), and large surface areas (>2900 m2 g-1) have been determined as top performing Bio-MOFs for Xe recovery. By applying Density Functional Theory simulations and generating electron density difference maps, we determined that Xe-host interactions in the top performing Bio-MOFs are maximized mainly due to noncovalent interactions of Xe, such as charge-induced dipole and aerogen-π interactions. Polarized Xe atoms in the vicinity of cations/anions as well as π systems are fingerprints of enhanced guest-host interactions. Our results show examples of rarely studied aerogen interactions that play a critical role in selective adsorption of Xe in nanoporous materials.
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- Behra Canturk
- Department of Bioengineering, Adana Alparslan Türkeş Science and Technology University, Balcalι Mah. Güney Kampüs 10 Sokak No. 1U, 01250 Sarιçam, Adana, Türkiye.
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- Department of Bioengineering, Adana Alparslan Türkeş Science and Technology University, Balcalι Mah. Güney Kampüs 10 Sokak No. 1U, 01250 Sarιçam, Adana, Türkiye.
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- Department of Bioengineering, Adana Alparslan Türkeş Science and Technology University, Balcalι Mah. Güney Kampüs 10 Sokak No. 1U, 01250 Sarιçam, Adana, Türkiye.
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Chan SP, Zhang Y. Ultra-Microporous and Stable MOFs with Zero-Linker Ligands for Gas Capture and Separation. Chemistry 2023; 29:e202301279. [PMID: 37424192 DOI: 10.1002/chem.202301279] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2023] [Revised: 07/05/2023] [Accepted: 07/05/2023] [Indexed: 07/11/2023]
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Zero-linker ligands have maximized the size coordination efficiency of the metal ions in MOF framework which is important in constructing ultra-microporous MOFs with high stability and density, a bridge between zeolites and traditional MOFs. This article highlighted several recently developed ultra-microporous MOFs with zero-linker ligands for gas capture and separation.
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- Shook Pui Chan
- Institute of Sustainability for Chemicals, Energy and Environment (ISCE2), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), 1 Pesek Road Jurong Island, Singapore, 627833, Republic of Singapore
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- Institute of Sustainability for Chemicals, Energy and Environment (ISCE2), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), 1 Pesek Road Jurong Island, Singapore, 627833, Republic of Singapore
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Li L, Chen L, Guo L, Zheng F, Zhang Z, Yang Q, Yang Y, Su B, Ren Q, Li J, Bao Z. Supramolecular Assembly of One-Dimensional Coordination Polymers for Efficient Separation of Xenon and Krypton. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:41438-41446. [PMID: 37616467 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c04037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/26/2023]
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Efficient separation and purification of xenon (Xe) from krypton (Kr) represent an industrially crucial but challenging process. While the adsorption-based separation of these atomic gases represents an energy-efficient process, achieving highly selective adsorbents remains a difficult task. Here, we demonstrate a supramolecular assembly of coordination polymers, termed as M(II)-dhbq (M = Mg, Mn, Co, and Zn; dhbq = 2,5-dihydroxy-1,4-benzoquinone), with high-density open metal sites (5.3 nm-3) and optimal pore size (5.5 Å), which are able to selectively capture Xe among other chemically inert gases including Kr, Ar, N2, and O2. Among M(II)-dhbq materials, Mn-dhbq exhibits the highest Xe uptake capacity of 3.1 mmol/g and a Xe/Kr selectivity of 11.2 at 298 K and 1.0 bar, outperforming many state-of-the-art adsorbents reported so far. Remarkably, the adsorption selectivity of Mn-dhbq for Xe/O2, Xe/N2, and Xe/Ar at ambient conditions reaches as high as 70.0, 139.3, and 64.0, respectively. Direct breakthrough experiments further confirm that all M(II)-dhbq materials can efficiently discriminate Xe atoms from other inert gases. It is revealed from the density functional theory calculations that the strong affinity between Xe and the coordination polymer is mainly attributed to the polarization by open metal sites.
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- Liangying Li
- Key Laboratory of Biomass Chemical Engineering of Ministry of Education, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, 866 Yuhangtang Road, Hangzhou 310058, P. R. China
- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Rutgers University, Piscataway, New Jersey 08854, United States
- Hangzhou Hangyang Co., Ltd., Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province 310014, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Biomass Chemical Engineering of Ministry of Education, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, 866 Yuhangtang Road, Hangzhou 310058, P. R. China
- Institute of Zhejiang University-Quzhou, 99 Zheda Road, Quzhou, Zhejiang Province 324000, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Biomass Chemical Engineering of 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 Ministry of Education, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, 866 Yuhangtang Road, Hangzhou 310058, P. R. China
- Institute of Zhejiang University-Quzhou, 99 Zheda Road, Quzhou, Zhejiang Province 324000, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Biomass Chemical Engineering of Ministry of Education, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, 866 Yuhangtang Road, Hangzhou 310058, P. R. China
- Institute of Zhejiang University-Quzhou, 99 Zheda Road, Quzhou, Zhejiang Province 324000, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Biomass Chemical Engineering of Ministry of Education, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, 866 Yuhangtang Road, Hangzhou 310058, P. R. China
- Institute of Zhejiang University-Quzhou, 99 Zheda Road, Quzhou, Zhejiang Province 324000, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Biomass Chemical Engineering of Ministry of Education, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, 866 Yuhangtang Road, Hangzhou 310058, P. R. China
- Institute of Zhejiang University-Quzhou, 99 Zheda Road, Quzhou, Zhejiang Province 324000, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Biomass Chemical Engineering of 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 Ministry of Education, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, 866 Yuhangtang Road, Hangzhou 310058, P. R. China
- Institute of Zhejiang University-Quzhou, 99 Zheda Road, Quzhou, Zhejiang Province 324000, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Rutgers University, Piscataway, New Jersey 08854, United States
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- Key Laboratory of Biomass Chemical Engineering of Ministry of Education, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, 866 Yuhangtang Road, Hangzhou 310058, P. R. China
- Institute of Zhejiang University-Quzhou, 99 Zheda Road, Quzhou, Zhejiang Province 324000, P. R. China
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Kim H, Choe JH, Kang M, Kang DW, Yun H, Youn J, Lee WG, Lee JH, Hong CS. Switchable Xe/Kr Selectivity in a Hofmann-Type Metal-Organic Framework via Temperature-Responsive Rotational Dynamics. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2301905. [PMID: 37093175 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202301905] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2023] [Revised: 04/08/2023] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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The development of adsorbents for Kr and Xe separation is essential to meet industrial demands and for energy conservation. Although a number of previous studies have focused on Xe-selective adsorbents, stimuli-responsive Xe/Kr-selective adsorbents still remain underdeveloped. Herein, a Hofmann-type framework Co(DABCO)[Ni(CN)4 ] (referred to as CoNi-DAB; DABCO = 1,4-diazabicyclo[2,2,2]octane) that provides a temperature-dependent switchable Xe/Kr separation performance is reported. CoNi-DAB showed high Kr/Xe (0.8/0.2) selectivity with significant Kr adsorption at 195 K as well as high Xe/Kr (0.2/0.8) selectivity with superior Xe adsorption at 298 K. Such adsorption features are associated with the temperature-dependent rotational configuration of the DABCO ligand, which affects the kinetic gate-opening temperature of Xe and Kr. The packing densities of Xe (2.886 g cm-3 at 298 K) and Kr (2.399 g cm-3 at 195 K) inside the framework are remarkable and comparable with those of liquid Xe (3.057 g cm-3 ) and liquid Kr (2.413 g cm-3 ), respectively. Breakthrough experiments confirm the temperature-dependent reverse separation performance of CoNi-DAB at 298 K under dry and wet (88% relative humidity) conditions and at 195 K under dry conditions. The unique adsorption behavior is also verified through van der Waals (vdW)-corrected density functional theory (DFT) calculations and nudged elastic band (NEB) simulations.
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- Hyojin Kim
- Department of Chemistry, Korea University, Seoul, 02841, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Korea University, Seoul, 02841, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Korea University, Seoul, 02841, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, The University of Chicago, Chicago, IL, 60637, USA
- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Inha University, 100 Inha-Ro, Michuhol-Gu, Incheon, 22212, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Korea University, Seoul, 02841, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Korea University, Seoul, 02841, Republic of Korea
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- Computational Science Research Center, Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST), Seoul, 02792, Republic of Korea
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- Computational Science Research Center, Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST), Seoul, 02792, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Korea University, Seoul, 02841, Republic of Korea
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Du K, Dmochowski IJ. Thermally Tunable Adsorption of Xenon in Crystalline Molecular Sorbent. THE JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY. C, NANOMATERIALS AND INTERFACES 2023; 127:13810-13816. [PMID: 39027347 PMCID: PMC11257604 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpcc.3c02054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/20/2024]
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The thermostability of encapsulated xenon is investigated in a series of isostructural crystalline sorbents. These sorbents consist of metal-organic capsules, with the general formula of [ConFe4-nL6]4- (n = 1, 2, 3 and 4), where L2- is an organic linker with two sulfonate groups. In the crystalline sorbent, guanidinium cations form H-bond networks with the peripheral sulfonate groups in the solid state and trap xenon in the molecular cavities, which are at least 2.7 times the volume of xenon. When heated, the sorbent retains xenon up to 561 K, i.e., 396 K higher than the boiling point of xenon. Furthermore, the thermostability of trapped xenon can be modulated by varying the ratio of Co:Fe in the crystalline sorbent. Elemental analysis on a single crystal by energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy confirms the homogeneous distribution of Co and Fe in the sorbent. Structural analyses reveal that the expansion of capsule cavity is proportional to the Co:Fe ratio, with increases of 0.049(1) Å and 6.4(8) Å3 in metal-metal distance and cavity volume, per substitution of Fe by Co center. Steric repulsion between peripheral sulfonate groups is found to render a hypothetical face-centered cubic structure of (C(NH2)3)4[Fe4L6] not accessible, which would have trapped xenon with exceptional thermostability. The stable and tunable trapping of xenon in crystalline sorbents by over-sized molecular cavities suggests a new strategy for separation and storage of xenon, through introduction of kinetic barriers, such as H-bond networks.
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- Kang Du
- Department of Chemistry, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104-6323, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104-6323, United States
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Yan Q, Wang J, Zhang L, Liu J, Wahiduzzaman M, Yan N, Yu L, Dupuis R, Wang H, Maurin G, Hirscher M, Guo P, Wang S, Du J. A squarate-pillared titanium oxide quantum sieve towards practical hydrogen isotope separation. Nat Commun 2023; 14:4189. [PMID: 37443163 PMCID: PMC10344961 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-39871-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2023] [Accepted: 06/28/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023] Open
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Separating deuterium from hydrogen isotope mixtures is of vital importance to develop nuclear energy industry, as well as other isotope-related advanced technologies. As one of the most promising alternatives to conventional techniques for deuterium purification, kinetic quantum sieving using porous materials has shown a great potential to address this challenging objective. From the knowledge gained in this field; it becomes clear that a quantum sieve encompassing a wide range of practical features in addition to its separation performance is highly demanded to approach the industrial level. Here, the rational design of an ultra-microporous squarate pillared titanium oxide hybrid framework has been achieved, of which we report the comprehensive assessment towards practical deuterium separation. The material not only displays a good performance combining high selectivity and volumetric uptake, reversible adsorption-desorption cycles, and facile regeneration in adsorptive sieving of deuterium, but also features a cost-effective green scalable synthesis using chemical feedstock, and a good stability (thermal, chemical, mechanical and radiolytic) under various working conditions. Our findings provide an overall assessment of the material for hydrogen isotope purification and the results represent a step forward towards next generation practical materials for quantum sieving of important gas isotopes.
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- Qingqing Yan
- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, Suzhou Institute for Advanced Research, CAS Key Laboratory of Microscale Magnetic Resonance, Hefei National Laboratory, University of Science and Technology of China, 230026, Hefei, China
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- National Engineering Research Center of Lower-Carbon Catalysis Technology, Dalian National Laboratory for Clean Energy, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 116023, Dalian, China
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- Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems, D-70569, Stuttgart, Germany.
- Advanced Institute for Materials Research (WPI-AIMR), Tohoku University, Sendai, 980-8577, Japan.
- Frontier Research Institute for Interdisciplinary Sciences (FRIS), Tohoku University, Sendai, 980-0845, Japan.
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- Hoffmann Institute of Advanced Materials, Shenzhen Polytechnic, 518055, Shenzhen, China
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- National Engineering Research Center of Lower-Carbon Catalysis Technology, Dalian National Laboratory for Clean Energy, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 116023, Dalian, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Science, Bejing, 100049, China
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- Hoffmann Institute of Advanced Materials, Shenzhen Polytechnic, 518055, Shenzhen, China
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- ICGM, Univ. Montpellier, CNRS, ENSCM, Montpellier, France
- LMGC, Univ. Montpellier, CNRS, Montpellier, France
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- Hoffmann Institute of Advanced Materials, Shenzhen Polytechnic, 518055, Shenzhen, China
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- Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems, D-70569, Stuttgart, Germany
- Advanced Institute for Materials Research (WPI-AIMR), Tohoku University, Sendai, 980-8577, Japan
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- National Engineering Research Center of Lower-Carbon Catalysis Technology, Dalian National Laboratory for Clean Energy, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 116023, Dalian, China.
- University of Chinese Academy of Science, Bejing, 100049, China.
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, Suzhou Institute for Advanced Research, CAS Key Laboratory of Microscale Magnetic Resonance, Hefei National Laboratory, University of Science and Technology of China, 230026, Hefei, China.
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, Suzhou Institute for Advanced Research, CAS Key Laboratory of Microscale Magnetic Resonance, Hefei National Laboratory, University of Science and Technology of China, 230026, Hefei, China
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Zhang L, He Z, Liu Y, You J, Lin L, Jia J, Chen S, Hua N, Ma LA, Ye X, Liu Y, Chen CX, Wang Q. A Robust Squarate-Cobalt Metal-Organic Framework for CO 2/N 2 Separation. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023. [PMID: 37327481 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c06530] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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The separation of CO2 from the industrial post-combustion flue gas is of great importance to reduce the increasingly serious greenhouse effect, yet highly challenging due to the extremely high stability, low cost, and high separation performance requirements for adsorbents under the practical operating conditions. Herein, we report a robust squarate-cobalt metal-organic framework (MOF), FJUT-3, featuring an ultra-small 1D square channel decorated with -OH groups, for CO2/N2 separation. Remarkably, FJUT-3 not only has excellent stability under harsh chemical conditions but also presents low-cost property for scale-up synthesis. Moreover, FJUT-3 shows excellent CO2 separation performance under various humid and temperature conditions confirmed by the transient breakthrough experiments, thus enabling FJUT-3 with adequate potentials for industrial CO2 capture and removal. The distinct CO2 adsorption mechanism is well elucidated by theoretical calculations, in which the hierarchical C···OCO2, C-O···CCO2, and O-H···OCO2 interactions play a vital synergistic role in the selective CO2 adsorption process.
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- Lei Zhang
- Collaborative Innovation Center for Intelligent and Green Mold and Die of Fujian Province, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Fujian University of Technology, Fuzhou, Fujian 350118, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center for Intelligent and Green Mold and Die of Fujian Province, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Fujian University of Technology, Fuzhou, Fujian 350118, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center for Intelligent and Green Mold and Die of Fujian Province, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Fujian University of Technology, Fuzhou, Fujian 350118, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center for Intelligent and Green Mold and Die of Fujian Province, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Fujian University of Technology, Fuzhou, Fujian 350118, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center for Intelligent and Green Mold and Die of Fujian Province, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Fujian University of Technology, Fuzhou, Fujian 350118, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center for Intelligent and Green Mold and Die of Fujian Province, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Fujian University of Technology, Fuzhou, Fujian 350118, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center for Intelligent and Green Mold and Die of Fujian Province, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Fujian University of Technology, Fuzhou, Fujian 350118, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center for Intelligent and Green Mold and Die of Fujian Province, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Fujian University of Technology, Fuzhou, Fujian 350118, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center for Intelligent and Green Mold and Die of Fujian Province, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Fujian University of Technology, Fuzhou, Fujian 350118, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center for Intelligent and Green Mold and Die of Fujian Province, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Fujian University of Technology, Fuzhou, Fujian 350118, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Ionic Liquids Clean Process, CAS Key Laboratory of Green Process and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Multiphase Complex Systems, Institute of Process Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
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- MOE Laboratory of Bioinorganic and Synthetic Chemistry, Lehn Institute of Functional Materials, School of Chemistry, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center for Intelligent and Green Mold and Die of Fujian Province, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Fujian University of Technology, Fuzhou, Fujian 350118, China
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Gong W, Chen X, Fahy KM, Dong J, Liu Y, Farha OK, Cui Y. Reticular Chemistry in Its Chiral Form: Axially Chiral Zr(IV)-Spiro Metal-Organic Framework as a Case Study. J Am Chem Soc 2023. [PMID: 37311062 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.3c03036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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The interplay of primary organic ligands and inorganic secondary building units (SBUs) has led to a continual boom of reticular chemistry, particularly metal-organic frameworks (MOFs). Subtle variations of organic ligands can have a significant impact on the ultimate structural topology and consequently, the material's function. However, the role of ligand chirality in reticular chemistry has rarely been explored. In this work, we report the organic ligand chirality-controlled synthesis of two zirconium-based MOFs (Spiro-1 and Spiro-3) with distinct topological structures as well as a temperature-controlled formation of a kinetically stable phase (Spiro-4) based on the carboxylate-functionalized inherently axially chiral 1,1'-spirobiindane-7,7'-phosphoric acid ligand. Specifically, Spiro-1 is a homochiral framework comprising only enantiopure S-spiro ligands and has a unique 4,8-connected sjt topology with large 3D interconnected cavities, while Spiro-3 contains equal amounts of S- and R-spiro ligands, resulting in a racemic framework of 6,12-connected edge-transitive alb topology with narrow channels. Interestingly, the kinetic product Spiro-4 obtained with racemic spiro ligands is built of both hexa- and nona-nuclear zirconium clusters acting as 9- and 6-connected nodes, respectively, giving rise to a newly discovered azs net. Notably, the preinstalled highly hydrophilic phosphoric acid groups combined with large cavity, high porosity, and outstanding chemical stability endow Spiro-1 with remarkable water vapor sorption performance, whereas Spiro-3 and Spiro-4 show poor performances due to inappropriate pore systems and structural fragility upon the water adsorption/desorption process. This work highlights the important role of ligand chirality in manipulating the framework topology and function and would further enrich the development of reticular chemistry.
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- Wei Gong
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Frontiers Science Center for Transformative Molecules and State Key Laboratory of Metal Matrix Composites, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Frontiers Science Center for Transformative Molecules and State Key Laboratory of Metal Matrix Composites, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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- Department of Chemistry and International Institute for Nanotechnology (IIN), Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois 60208, United States
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Frontiers Science Center for Transformative Molecules and State Key Laboratory of Metal Matrix Composites, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Frontiers Science Center for Transformative Molecules and State Key Laboratory of Metal Matrix Composites, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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- Department of Chemistry and International Institute for Nanotechnology (IIN), Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois 60208, United States
- Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois 60208, United States
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Frontiers Science Center for Transformative Molecules and State Key Laboratory of Metal Matrix Composites, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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Chen R, Li L, Olson DH, Guo L, Chen L, Yang Q, Xu Q, Zhang Z, Ren Q, Li J, Bao Z. Sequential Separation of Linear, Mono-, and Di-Branched Hexane Isomers on a Robust Coordination Polymer with Nonbonding Flexibility. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2207367. [PMID: 36808807 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202207367] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2022] [Revised: 12/06/2022] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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Efficient separation of hexane isomers is a crucial process for upgrading gasoline. Herein, the sequential separation of linear, mono-, and di-branched hexane isomers by a robust stacked 1D coordination polymer termed as Mn-dhbq ([Mn(dhbq)(H2 O)2 ], H2 dhbq = 2,5-dihydroxy-1,4-benzoquinone) is reported. The interchain space of the activated polymer is of optimal aperture size (5.58 Å) that could exclude 2,3-dimethylbutane, while the chain structure can discriminate n-hexane with high capacity (1.53 mmol g-1 at 393 K, 6.67 kPa) by high-density open metal sites (5.18 mmol g-1 ). With the temperature- and adsorbate-dependent swelling of interchain spaces, the affinity between 3-methylpentane and Mn-dhbq can be deliberately controlled from sorption to exclusion, and thus a complete separation of ternary mixture can be achieved. Column breakthrough experiments confirm the excellent separation performance of Mn-dhbq. The ultrahigh stability and easy scalability further highlight the application prospect of Mn-dhbq for separation of hexane isomers.
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- Rundao Chen
- 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
- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Rutgers University, Piscataway, NJ, 08854, USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Rutgers University, Piscataway, NJ, 08854, USA
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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
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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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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Rutgers University, Piscataway, NJ, 08854, USA
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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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Song X, Huang Q, Liu J, Xie H, Idrees KB, Hou S, Yu L, Wang X, Liu F, Qiao Z, Wang H, Chen Y, Li Z, Farha OK. Reticular Chemistry in Pore Engineering of a Y-Based Metal-Organic Framework for Xenon/Krypton Separation. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:18229-18235. [PMID: 36996577 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c01229] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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The fine-tuning of metal-organic framework (MOF) pore structures is of critical importance in developing energy-efficient xenon/krypton (Xe/Kr) separation techniques. Capitalizing on reticular chemistry, we constructed a robust Y-based MOF (NU-1801) that is isoreticular to NPF-500 with a shortened organic ligand and a larger metal radius while maintaining the 4,8-connected flu topology, giving rise to a narrowed pore structure for the efficient separation of a Xe/Kr mixture. At 298 K and 1 bar, NU-1801 possessed a moderate Xe uptake of 2.79 mmol/g but exhibited a high Xe/Kr selectivity of 8.2 and an exceptional Xe/Kr uptake ratio of about 400%. NU-1801 could efficiently separate a Xe/Kr mixture (20:80, v/v), as validated by breakthrough experiments, due to the outstanding discrimination in van der Waals interactions of Xe and Kr toward the framework confirmed by grand canonical Monte Carlo simulations. This work highlights the importance of reticular chemistry in designing structure-specific MOFs for gas separation.
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- Xiyu Song
- College of Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, People's Republic of China
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- Guangzhou Key Laboratory for New Energy and Green Catalysis, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510006, People's Republic of China
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- Hoffmann Institute of Advanced Materials, Shenzhen Polytechnic, Shenzhen 518055, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Chemistry and International Institute for Nanotechnology, Northwestern University, 2145 Sheridan Road, Evanston, Illinois 60208, United States
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- Department of Chemistry and International Institute for Nanotechnology, Northwestern University, 2145 Sheridan Road, Evanston, Illinois 60208, United States
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, People's Republic of China
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- Hoffmann Institute of Advanced Materials, Shenzhen Polytechnic, Shenzhen 518055, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Chemistry and International Institute for Nanotechnology, Northwestern University, 2145 Sheridan Road, Evanston, Illinois 60208, United States
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, People's Republic of China
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- Guangzhou Key Laboratory for New Energy and Green Catalysis, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510006, People's Republic of China
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- Hoffmann Institute of Advanced Materials, Shenzhen Polytechnic, Shenzhen 518055, People's Republic of China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, People's Republic of China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Chemistry and International Institute for Nanotechnology, Northwestern University, 2145 Sheridan Road, Evanston, Illinois 60208, United States
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Liu Y, Chang G, Zheng F, Chen L, Yang Q, Ren Q, Bao Z. Hybrid Hydrogen-Bonded Organic Frameworks: Structures and Functional Applications. Chemistry 2023; 29:e202202655. [PMID: 36414543 DOI: 10.1002/chem.202202655] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2022] [Revised: 11/18/2022] [Accepted: 11/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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As a new class of porous crystalline materials, hydrogen-bonded organic frameworks (HOFs) assembled from building blocks by hydrogen bonds have gained increasing attention. HOFs benefit from advantages including mild synthesis, easy purification, and good recyclability. However, some HOFs transform into unstable frameworks after desolvation, which hinders their further applications. Nowadays, the main challenges of developing HOFs lie in stability improvement, porosity establishment, and functionalization. Recently, more and more stable and permanently porous HOFs have been reported. Of all these design strategies, stronger charge-assisted hydrogen bonds and coordination bonds have been proven to be effective for developing stable, porous, and functional solids called hybrid HOFs, including ionic and metallized HOFs. This Review discusses the rational design synthesis principles of hybrid HOFs and their cutting-edge applications in selective inclusion, proton conduction, gas separation, catalysis and so forth.
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- Ying Liu
- Key Laboratory of Biomass Chemical Engineering of, Ministry of Education, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, 38 Zheda Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, 310027, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for, Materials Synthesis and Processing, School of Chemistry Chemical Engineering and Life Science, Wuhan University of Technology, 122 Luoshi Road, Wuhan, Hubei Province, 430070, P.R. China
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- Institute of Zhejiang University-Quzhou, 99 Zheda Road, Quzhou, Zhejiang Province, 324000, P.R. China
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- Institute of Zhejiang University-Quzhou, 99 Zheda Road, Quzhou, Zhejiang Province, 324000, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Biomass Chemical Engineering of, Ministry of Education, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, 38 Zheda Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, 310027, P.R. China.,Institute of Zhejiang University-Quzhou, 99 Zheda Road, Quzhou, Zhejiang Province, 324000, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Biomass Chemical Engineering of, Ministry of Education, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, 38 Zheda Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, 310027, P.R. China.,Institute of Zhejiang University-Quzhou, 99 Zheda Road, Quzhou, Zhejiang Province, 324000, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Biomass Chemical Engineering of, Ministry of Education, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, 38 Zheda Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, 310027, P.R. China.,Institute of Zhejiang University-Quzhou, 99 Zheda Road, Quzhou, Zhejiang Province, 324000, P.R. China
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Edens SJ, McGrath MJ, Guo S, Du Z, Zhou H, Zhong L, Shi Z, Wan J, Bennett TD, Qiao A, Tao H, Li N, Cowan MG. An Upper Bound Visualization of Design Trade-Offs in Adsorbent Materials for Gas Separations: CO 2 , N 2 , CH 4 , H 2 , O 2 , Xe, Kr, and Ar Adsorbents. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2023; 10:e2206437. [PMID: 36646499 PMCID: PMC10015871 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202206437] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2022] [Revised: 12/09/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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The last 20 years have seen many publications investigating porous solids for gas adsorption and separation. The abundance of adsorbent materials (this work identifies 1608 materials for CO2 /N2 separation alone) provides a challenge to obtaining a comprehensive view of the field, identifying leading design strategies, and selecting materials for process modeling. In 2021, the empirical bound visualization technique was applied, analogous to the Robeson upper bound from membrane science, to alkane/alkene adsorbents. These bound visualizations reveal that adsorbent materials are limited by design trade-offs between capacity, selectivity, and heat of adsorption. The current work applies the bound visualization to adsorbents for a wider range of gas pairs, including CO2 , N2 , CH4 , H2 , Xe, O2 , and Kr. How this visual tool can identify leading materials and place new material discoveries in the context of the wider field is presented. The most promising current strategies for breaking design trade-offs are discussed, along with reproducibility of published adsorption literature, and the limitations of bound visualizations. It is hoped that this work inspires new materials that push the bounds of traditional trade-offs while also considering practical aspects critical to the use of materials on an industrial scale such as cost, stability, and sustainability.
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- Samuel J. Edens
- Department of Chemical and Process Engineering and MacDiarmid Institute for Advanced Materials and NanotechnologyUniversity of CanterburyCanterbury8041New Zealand
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- Department of Chemical and Process Engineering and MacDiarmid Institute for Advanced Materials and NanotechnologyUniversity of CanterburyCanterbury8041New Zealand
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- State Key Laboratory of Silicate Materials for ArchitecturesWuhan University of TechnologyWuhan430070China
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- State Key Laboratory of Silicate Materials for ArchitecturesWuhan University of TechnologyWuhan430070China
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- State Key Laboratory of Silicate Materials for ArchitecturesWuhan University of TechnologyWuhan430070China
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- State Key Laboratory of Silicate Materials for ArchitecturesWuhan University of TechnologyWuhan430070China
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- State Key Laboratory of Silicate Materials for ArchitecturesWuhan University of TechnologyWuhan430070China
- Shenzhen Research Institute of Wuhan University of TechnologyShenzhen518000China
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- State Key Laboratory of Silicate Materials for ArchitecturesWuhan University of TechnologyWuhan430070China
- Shenzhen Research Institute of Wuhan University of TechnologyShenzhen518000China
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- Department of Materials Science and MetallurgyUniversity of Cambridge27 Charles Babbage RoadCambridgeCB3 0FSUK
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- State Key Laboratory of Silicate Materials for ArchitecturesWuhan University of TechnologyWuhan430070China
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- State Key Laboratory of Silicate Materials for ArchitecturesWuhan University of TechnologyWuhan430070China
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- State Key Laboratory of Silicate Materials for ArchitecturesWuhan University of TechnologyWuhan430070China
- Shenzhen Research Institute of Wuhan University of TechnologyShenzhen518000China
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- Department of Chemical and Process Engineering and MacDiarmid Institute for Advanced Materials and NanotechnologyUniversity of CanterburyCanterbury8041New Zealand
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Zheng X, Chen L, Zhang H, Yao Z, Yang Y, Xiang F, Li Y, Xiang S, Zhang Z, Chen B. Optimized Sieving Effect for Ethanol/Water Separation by Ultramicroporous MOFs. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2023; 62:e202216710. [PMID: 36597172 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202216710] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2022] [Revised: 12/21/2022] [Accepted: 01/02/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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High-purity ethanol is a promising renewable energy resource, however separating ethanol from trace amount of water is extremely challenging. Herein, two ultramicroporous MOFs (UTSA-280 and Co-squarate) were used as adsorbents. A prominent water adsorption and a negligible ethanol adsorption identify perfect sieving effect on both MOFs. Co-squarate exhibits a surprising water adsorption capacity at low pressure that surpassing the reported MOFs. Single crystal X-ray diffraction and theoretical calculations reveal that such prominent performance of Co-squarate derives from the optimized sieving effect through pore structure adjustment. Co-squarate with larger rhombohedral channel is suitable for zigzag water location, resulting in reinforced guest-guest and guest-framework interactions. Ultrapure ethanol (99.9 %) can be obtained directly by ethanol/water mixed vapor breaking through the columns packed with Co-squarate, contributing to a potential for fuel-grade ethanol purification.
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- Xiaoqing Zheng
- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou, 350007, China.,College of Engineering, Fujian Jiangxia University, Fuzhou, 350108, China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou, 350007, China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou, 350007, China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou, 350007, China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou, 350007, China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou, 350007, China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou, 350007, China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou, 350007, China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou, 350007, China
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Texas at San Antonio, One UTSA Circle, San Antonio, TX 78249-0698, USA
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Deng Z, Liu Y, Wan M, Ge S, Zhao Z, Chen J, Chen S, Deng S, Wang J. Breaking trade-off effect of Xe/Kr separation on microporous and heteroatoms-rich carbon adsorbents. Sep Purif Technol 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2022.122942] [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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Gong W, Xie Y, Wang X, Kirlikovali KO, Idrees KB, Sha F, Xie H, Liu Y, Chen B, Cui Y, Farha OK. Programmed Polarizability Engineering in a Cyclen-Based Cubic Zr(IV) Metal-Organic Framework to Boost Xe/Kr Separation. J Am Chem Soc 2023; 145:2679-2689. [PMID: 36652593 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.2c13171] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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Efficient separation of xenon (Xe) and krypton (Kr) mixtures through vacuum swing adsorption (VSA) is considered the most attractive route to reduce energy consumption, but discriminating between these two gases is difficult due to their similar properties. In this work, we report a cubic zirconium-based MOF (Zr-MOF) platform, denoted as NU-1107, capable of achieving selective separation of Xe/Kr by post-synthetically engineering framework polarizability in a programmable manner. Specifically, the tetratopic linkers in NU-1107 feature tetradentate cyclen cores that are capable of chelating a variety of transition-metal ions, affording a sequence of metal-docked cationic isostructural Zr-MOFs. NU-1107-Ag(I), which features the strongest framework polarizability among this series, achieves the best performance for a 20:80 v/v Xe/Kr mixture at 298 K and 1.0 bar with an ideal adsorbed solution theory (IAST) predicted selectivity of 13.4, placing it among the highest performing MOF materials reported to date. Notably, the Xe/Kr separation performance for NU-1107-Ag(I) is significantly better than that of the isoreticular, porphyrin-based MOF-525-Ag(II), highlighting how the cyclen core can generate relatively stronger framework polarizability through the formation of low-valent Ag(I) species and polarizable counteranions. Density functional theory (DFT) calculations corroborate these experimental results and suggest strong interactions between Xe and exposed Ag(I) sites in NU-1107-Ag(I). Finally, we validated this framework polarizability regulation approach by demonstrating the effectiveness of NU-1107-Ag(I) toward C3H6/C3H8 separation, indicating that this generalizable strategy can facilitate the bespoke synthesis of polarized porous materials for targeted separations.
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- Wei Gong
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Frontiers Science Center for Transformative Molecules and State Key Laboratory of Metal Matrix Composites, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China.,Department of Chemistry and International Institute for Nanotechnology (IIN), Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois 60208, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Texas at San Antonio, One UTSA Circle, San Antonio, Texas 78249-0698, United States
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- Department of Chemistry and International Institute for Nanotechnology (IIN), Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois 60208, United States
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- Department of Chemistry and International Institute for Nanotechnology (IIN), Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois 60208, United States
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- Department of Chemistry and International Institute for Nanotechnology (IIN), Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois 60208, United States
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- Department of Chemistry and International Institute for Nanotechnology (IIN), Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois 60208, United States
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- Department of Chemistry and International Institute for Nanotechnology (IIN), Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois 60208, United States
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Frontiers Science Center for Transformative Molecules and State Key Laboratory of Metal Matrix Composites, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Texas at San Antonio, One UTSA Circle, San Antonio, Texas 78249-0698, United States
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Frontiers Science Center for Transformative Molecules and State Key Laboratory of Metal Matrix Composites, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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- Department of Chemistry and International Institute for Nanotechnology (IIN), Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois 60208, United States.,Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois 60208, United States
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Boosting Xe/Kr separation by a Mixed-linker strategy in Radiation-Resistant Aluminum-Based Metal−Organic Frameworks. Sep Purif Technol 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2023.123335] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Wang Z, Liu Z, Xie C, Wang R, Sun D. Rare-earth squarate frameworks with scu topology. Dalton Trans 2022; 51:18378-18382. [PMID: 36453099 DOI: 10.1039/d2dt03462j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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As a typical planar 4-connected ligand that possesses D4h symmetry, the squarate ligand is expected to construct some interesting topologies. Here, we report that the assembly of the squarate ligand with rare-earth ions can produce a series of (4, 8)-connected frameworks with the "smallest" scu type topology. Among these compounds, the Tb based analogue not only possesses a good proton conductivity, but also exhibits luminescence responses toward MnO4- and Cr2O72-, making it a candidate for multifunctional materials.
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- Zhe Wang
- School of Materials Science and 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. .,School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shandong University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266590, China.,State Key Laboratory of Structural Chemistry, Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Fuzhou, Fujian 350002, China
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- School of Materials Science and 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.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao, Shandong 266580, China.
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Zhao Z, Wu K, Peng Y, Liu Y, Deng Z, Han X, Chen S, Chen J, Deng S, Wang J. Microporous carbon granules with narrow pore size distribution and rich oxygen functionalities for Xe/Kr separation. Sep Purif Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2022.122074] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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Adegoke KA, Adegoke OR, Adigun RA, Maxakato NW, Bello OS. Two-dimensional metal-organic frameworks: From synthesis to biomedical, environmental, and energy conversion applications. Coord Chem Rev 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ccr.2022.214817] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Efficient and selective capture of xenon over krypton by a window-cage metal–organic framework with parallel aromatic rings. Sep Purif Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2022.121281] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Guo FA, Zhou K, Liu J, Li X, Wang H. A microporous Zr 6@Zr-MOF for the separation of Xe and Kr. Dalton Trans 2022; 51:10856-10859. [PMID: 35815506 DOI: 10.1039/d2dt01108e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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We report here the self-assembly of a she-type zirconium-based metal-organic framework with discrete hexanuclear Zr-oxo clusters residing inside its pore windows. The overall structure features microporosity showing preferential adsorption of Xe over Kr.
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- Fu-An Guo
- Hoffmann Institute of Advanced Materials, Shenzhen Polytechnic, 7098 Liuxian Blvd., Nanshan District, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518055, China.
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- Hoffmann Institute of Advanced Materials, Shenzhen Polytechnic, 7098 Liuxian Blvd., Nanshan District, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518055, China.
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- Hoffmann Institute of Advanced Materials, Shenzhen Polytechnic, 7098 Liuxian Blvd., Nanshan District, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518055, China.
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- Hoffmann Institute of Advanced Materials, Shenzhen Polytechnic, 7098 Liuxian Blvd., Nanshan District, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518055, China.
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- Hoffmann Institute of Advanced Materials, Shenzhen Polytechnic, 7098 Liuxian Blvd., Nanshan District, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518055, China.
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Wang X, Ma F, Liu S, Chen L, Xiong S, Dai X, Tai B, He L, Yuan M, Mi P, Gong S, Li G, Tao Y, Wan J, Chen L, Sun X, Tang Q, He L, Yang Z, Chai Z, Wang S. Thermodynamics-Kinetics-Balanced Metal-Organic Framework for In-Depth Radon Removal under Ambient Conditions. J Am Chem Soc 2022; 144:13634-13642. [PMID: 35867972 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.2c04025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Radon (Rn), a ubiquitous radioactive noble gas, is the main source of natural radiation to human and one of the major culprits for lung cancer. Reducing ambient Rn concentration by porous materials is considered as the most feasible and energy-saving option to lower this risk, but the in-depth Rn removal under ambient conditions remains an unresolved challenge, mainly due to the weak van der Waals (vdW) interaction between inert Rn and adsorbents and the extremely low partial pressure (<1.8 × 10-14 bar, <106 Bq/m3) of Rn in air. Adsorbents having either favorable adsorption thermodynamics or feasible diffusion kinetics perform poorly in in-depth Rn removal. Herein, we report the discovery of a metal-organic framework (ZIF-7-Im) for efficient Rn capture guided by computational screening and modeling. The size-matched pores in ZIF-7-Im abide by the thermodynamically favorable principle and the exquisitely engineered quasi-open apertures allow for feasible kinetics with little sacrifice of sorption thermodynamics. The as-prepared material can reduce the Rn concentration from hazardous levels to that below the detection limit of the Rn detector under ambient conditions, with an improvement of at least two orders of amplitude on the removal depth compared to the currently best-performing and only commercialized material activated charcoal.
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- Xia Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Protection, School for Radiological and Interdisciplinary Sciences (RAD-X) and Collaborative Innovation Center of Radiation Medicine of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Protection, School for Radiological and Interdisciplinary Sciences (RAD-X) and Collaborative Innovation Center of Radiation Medicine of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Protection, School for Radiological and Interdisciplinary Sciences (RAD-X) and Collaborative Innovation Center of Radiation Medicine of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Protection, School for Radiological and Interdisciplinary Sciences (RAD-X) and Collaborative Innovation Center of Radiation Medicine of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
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- Institute of Nuclear Physics and Chemistry, China Academy of Engineering Physics, Mianyang 621900, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Protection, School for Radiological and Interdisciplinary Sciences (RAD-X) and Collaborative Innovation Center of Radiation Medicine of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Protection, School for Radiological and Interdisciplinary Sciences (RAD-X) and Collaborative Innovation Center of Radiation Medicine of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Protection, School for Radiological and Interdisciplinary Sciences (RAD-X) and Collaborative Innovation Center of Radiation Medicine of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Protection, School for Radiological and Interdisciplinary Sciences (RAD-X) and Collaborative Innovation Center of Radiation Medicine of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Protection, School for Radiological and Interdisciplinary Sciences (RAD-X) and Collaborative Innovation Center of Radiation Medicine of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Protection, School for Radiological and Interdisciplinary Sciences (RAD-X) and Collaborative Innovation Center of Radiation Medicine of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Protection, School for Radiological and Interdisciplinary Sciences (RAD-X) and Collaborative Innovation Center of Radiation Medicine of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
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- Institute of Functional Nano and Soft Materials Laboratory (FUNSOM), Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Carbon-Based Functional Materials and Devices, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Protection, School for Radiological and Interdisciplinary Sciences (RAD-X) and Collaborative Innovation Center of Radiation Medicine of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Protection, School for Radiological and Interdisciplinary Sciences (RAD-X) and Collaborative Innovation Center of Radiation Medicine of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
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- Institute of Functional Nano and Soft Materials Laboratory (FUNSOM), Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Carbon-Based Functional Materials and Devices, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
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- School of Nuclear Science and Technology, University of South China, Hengyang 421001, China
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- Shanghai Institute of Measurement and Testing Technology, Shanghai 201203, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Protection, School for Radiological and Interdisciplinary Sciences (RAD-X) and Collaborative Innovation Center of Radiation Medicine of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Protection, School for Radiological and Interdisciplinary Sciences (RAD-X) and Collaborative Innovation Center of Radiation Medicine of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Protection, School for Radiological and Interdisciplinary Sciences (RAD-X) and Collaborative Innovation Center of Radiation Medicine of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
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Guo L, Zheng F, Xu Q, Chen R, Sun H, Chen L, Zhang Z, Yang Q, Yang Y, Ren Q, Bao Z. Double-Accessible Open Metal Sites in Metal–Organic Frameworks with Suitable Pore Size for Efficient Xe/Kr Separation. Ind Eng Chem Res 2022. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.iecr.2c00596] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Lidong Guo
- Key Laboratory of Biomass Chemical Engineering of Ministry of Education, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biomass Chemical Engineering of Ministry of Education, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biomass Chemical Engineering of Ministry of Education, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
- School of Pharmaceutical and Materials Engineering, Taizhou University, Taizhou 318000, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biomass Chemical Engineering of Ministry of Education, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biomass Chemical Engineering of Ministry of Education, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biomass Chemical Engineering of Ministry of Education, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biomass Chemical Engineering of Ministry of Education, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
- Institute of Zhejiang University-Quzhou, Quzhou 324000, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biomass Chemical Engineering of Ministry of Education, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
- Institute of Zhejiang University-Quzhou, Quzhou 324000, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biomass Chemical Engineering of Ministry of Education, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biomass Chemical Engineering of Ministry of Education, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
- Institute of Zhejiang University-Quzhou, Quzhou 324000, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biomass Chemical Engineering of Ministry of Education, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
- Institute of Zhejiang University-Quzhou, Quzhou 324000, China
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Balancing uptake and selectivity in a copper-based metal–organic framework for xenon and krypton separation. Sep Purif Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2022.120932] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Fu XP, Li ZR, Liu QY, Guan H, Wang YL. Microporous Metal–Organic Framework with Cage-within-Cage Structures for Xenon/Krypton Separation. Ind Eng Chem Res 2022. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.iecr.2c00995] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- Xing-Ping Fu
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Key Laboratory of Functional Small Molecules for Ministry of Education, Jiangxi Normal University, Nanchang 330022, Jiangxi, P. R. China
- Department of Ecological and Resources Engineering, Fujian Key Laboratory of Eco-Industrial Green Technology, Wuyi University, Wuyishan 354300, Fujian, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Key Laboratory of Functional Small Molecules for Ministry of Education, Jiangxi Normal University, Nanchang 330022, Jiangxi, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Key Laboratory of Functional Small Molecules for Ministry of Education, Jiangxi Normal University, Nanchang 330022, Jiangxi, P. R. China
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- School of Science and Technology, Georgia Gwinnett College, 1000 University Center Lane, Lawrenceville, Georgia 30043, United States
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Key Laboratory of Functional Small Molecules for Ministry of Education, Jiangxi Normal University, Nanchang 330022, Jiangxi, P. R. China
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Wang X, Ma F, Xiong S, Bai Z, Zhang Y, Li G, Chen J, Yuan M, Wang Y, Dai X, Chai Z, Wang S. Efficient Xe/Kr Separation Based on a Lanthanide-Organic Framework with One-Dimensional Local Positively Charged Rhomboid Channels. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:22233-22241. [PMID: 35507505 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c05258] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Efficient xenon/krypton (Xe/Kr) separation has played an important role in industry due to the wide application of high-purity Xe and with regard to the safe disposal of radioactive noble gases (85Kr and 133Xe). A less energy-demanding separation technology, adsorptive separation using porous solid materials, has been proposed to replace the traditional cryogenic distillation with intensive energy consumption. As a cutting-edge class of porous materials, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) featuring permanent porosity, designable chemical functionalities, and tunable pore sizes hold great promise for Xe/Kr separation. Here, we report a two-dimensional (2D) lanthanide-organic framework (termed LPC-MOF, [Eu(Ccbp)(NO3)(HCOO)]·DMF0.3(H2O)2.5) with one-dimensional (1D) local positively charged rhomboid channels whose size matches well with the kinetic diameter of Xe, leading to its superior Xe/Kr separation performance. Column breakthrough experiments demonstrate that LPC-MOF exhibits a high Xe/Kr selectivity of 12.4 and an Xe adsorption amount of 3.39 mmol kg-1 under simulated conditions for real used nuclear fuel (UNF)-reprocessing plants. Furthermore, density functional theory (DFT) calculations elucidate not only the intrinsic mechanisms of Xe/Kr separation at the molecular level but also the detailed influence of the local positive charge (N+) on the performance of Xe/Kr separation in the MOF system.
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- Xia Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Protection, School for Radiological and interdisciplinary Sciences (RAD-X) and Collaborative Innovation Center of Radiation Medicine of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Protection, School for Radiological and interdisciplinary Sciences (RAD-X) and Collaborative Innovation Center of Radiation Medicine of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
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- Institute of Nuclear Physics and Chemistry, China Academy of Engineering Physics, Mianyang 621900, China
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Florida State University, 95 Chieftan Way, Tallahassee, Florida 32306, United States
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- State Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Protection, School for Radiological and interdisciplinary Sciences (RAD-X) and Collaborative Innovation Center of Radiation Medicine of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Protection, School for Radiological and interdisciplinary Sciences (RAD-X) and Collaborative Innovation Center of Radiation Medicine of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Protection, School for Radiological and interdisciplinary Sciences (RAD-X) and Collaborative Innovation Center of Radiation Medicine of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Protection, School for Radiological and interdisciplinary Sciences (RAD-X) and Collaborative Innovation Center of Radiation Medicine of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Protection, School for Radiological and interdisciplinary Sciences (RAD-X) and Collaborative Innovation Center of Radiation Medicine of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Protection, School for Radiological and interdisciplinary Sciences (RAD-X) and Collaborative Innovation Center of Radiation Medicine of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Protection, School for Radiological and interdisciplinary Sciences (RAD-X) and Collaborative Innovation Center of Radiation Medicine of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Protection, School for Radiological and interdisciplinary Sciences (RAD-X) and Collaborative Innovation Center of Radiation Medicine of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
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Zheng F, Guo L, Chen R, Chen L, Zhang Z, Yang Q, Yang Y, Su B, Ren Q, Bao Z. Shell-like Xenon Nano-Traps within Angular Anion-Pillared Layered Porous Materials for Boosting Xe/Kr Separation. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2022; 61:e202116686. [PMID: 34997694 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202116686] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2021] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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Adsorptive separation of xenon (Xe) and krypton (Kr) is a promising technique but remains a daunting challenge since they are atomic gases without dipole or quadruple moments. Herein we report a strategy for fabricating angular anion-pillared materials featuring shell-like Xe nano-traps, which provide a cooperative effect conferred by the pore confinement and multiple specific interactions. The perfect permanent pore channel (4-5 Å) of Ni(4-DPDS)2 MO4 (M=Cr, Mo, W) can host Xe atoms efficiently even at ultra-low concentration (400 ppm Xe), showing the second-highest selectivity of 30.2 in Ni(4-DPDS)2 WO4 and excellent Xe adsorption capacity in Ni(4-DPDS)2 CrO4 (15.0 mmol kg-1 ). Crystallography studies and DFT-D calculations revealed the energy favorable binding sites and angular anions enable the synergism between optimal pore size and polar porosity for boosting Xe affinity. Dynamic breakthrough experiments demonstrated three MOFs as efficient adsorbents for Xe/Kr separation.
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- Fang Zheng
- Key Laboratory of Biomass Chemical Engineering of Ministry of Education, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, 38 Zheda Road, Hangzhou, 310027, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Biomass Chemical Engineering of Ministry of Education, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, 38 Zheda Road, Hangzhou, 310027, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Biomass Chemical Engineering of Ministry of Education, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, 38 Zheda Road, Hangzhou, 310027, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Biomass Chemical Engineering of Ministry of Education, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, 38 Zheda Road, Hangzhou, 310027, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Biomass Chemical Engineering of Ministry of Education, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, 38 Zheda Road, Hangzhou, 310027, P. R. China.,Institute of Zhejiang University-Quzhou, 78 Jiuhua Boulevad North, Quzhou, 32400, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Biomass Chemical Engineering of Ministry of Education, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, 38 Zheda Road, Hangzhou, 310027, P. R. China.,Institute of Zhejiang University-Quzhou, 78 Jiuhua Boulevad North, Quzhou, 32400, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Biomass Chemical Engineering of Ministry of Education, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, 38 Zheda Road, Hangzhou, 310027, P. R. China.,Institute of Zhejiang University-Quzhou, 78 Jiuhua Boulevad North, Quzhou, 32400, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Biomass Chemical Engineering of Ministry of Education, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, 38 Zheda Road, Hangzhou, 310027, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Biomass Chemical Engineering of Ministry of Education, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, 38 Zheda Road, Hangzhou, 310027, P. R. China.,Institute of Zhejiang University-Quzhou, 78 Jiuhua Boulevad North, Quzhou, 32400, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Biomass Chemical Engineering of Ministry of Education, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, 38 Zheda Road, Hangzhou, 310027, P. R. China.,Institute of Zhejiang University-Quzhou, 78 Jiuhua Boulevad North, Quzhou, 32400, P. R. China
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Zhang R, Lu L, Chang Y, Liu M. Gas sensing based on metal-organic frameworks: Concepts, functions, and developments. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2022; 429:128321. [PMID: 35236036 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2022.128321] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2021] [Revised: 01/16/2022] [Accepted: 01/19/2022] [Indexed: 05/13/2023]
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Effective detection of pollutant gases is vital for protection of natural environment and human health. There is an increasing demand for sensing devices that are equipped with high sensitivity, fast response/recovery speed, and remarkable selectivity. Particularly, attention is given to the designability of sensing materials with porous structures. Among diverse kinds of porous materials, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) exhibit high porosity, high degree of crystallinity and exceptional chemical activity. Their strong host-guest interactions with guest molecules facilitate the application of MOFs in adsorption, catalysis and sensing systems. In particular, the tailorable framework/composition and potential for post-synthetic modification of MOFs endow them with widely promising application in gas sensing devices. In this review, we outlined the fundamental aspects and applications of MOFs for gas sensors, and discussed various techniques of monitoring gases based on MOFs as functional materials. Insights and perspectives for further challenges faced by MOFs are discussed in the end.
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- Rui Zhang
- School of Environmental Science and Technology, Key Laboratory of Industrial Ecology and Environmental Engineering (Ministry of Education), Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Technology, Key Laboratory of Industrial Ecology and Environmental Engineering (Ministry of Education), Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Technology, Key Laboratory of Industrial Ecology and Environmental Engineering (Ministry of Education), Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Technology, Key Laboratory of Industrial Ecology and Environmental Engineering (Ministry of Education), Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, China.
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Gong L, Ye Y, Liu Y, Li Y, Bao Z, Xiang S, Zhang Z, Chen B. A Microporous Hydrogen-Bonded Organic Framework for Efficient Xe/Kr Separation. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:19623-19628. [PMID: 35465666 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c04746] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Separation of xenon/krypton gas mixtures is one of the valuable but challenging processes in the gas industries due to their close molecular size and similar physical properties. Here, we report a novel ultramicroporous hydrogen-bonded organic framework (termed as HOF-40) constructed from a cyano-based organic building unit of 1,2,4,5-tetrakis(4-cyanophenyl)benzene (TCPB), exhibiting superior separation performance for Xe/Kr mixtures, as clearly demonstrated by dynamic breakthrough curves. GCMC simulation results indicate that the pore confinement effect and abundant accessible binding sites play a synergistic role in this challenging gas separation. Furthermore, this cyano-based HOF displays excellent chemical stability from 12 M HCl to 20 M NaOH aqueous solutions.
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- Lingshan Gong
- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou 350007, P. R. China
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- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou 350007, P. R. China
- Department of Chemistry, University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas 78249-0698, United States
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- Key Laboratory of Biomass Chemical Engineering of Ministry of Education, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, P. R. China
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- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou 350007, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Biomass Chemical Engineering of Ministry of Education, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, P. R. China
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- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou 350007, P. R. China
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- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou 350007, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas 78249-0698, United States
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Biester A, Dementin S, Drennan CL. Visualizing the gas channel of a monofunctional carbon monoxide dehydrogenase. J Inorg Biochem 2022; 230:111774. [PMID: 35278753 PMCID: PMC9093221 DOI: 10.1016/j.jinorgbio.2022.111774] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2021] [Revised: 01/31/2022] [Accepted: 02/19/2022] [Indexed: 10/31/2022]
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Carbon monoxide dehydrogenase (CODH) plays an important role in the processing of the one‑carbon gases carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide. In CODH enzymes, these gases are channeled to and from the Ni-Fe-S active sites using hydrophobic cavities. In this work, we investigate these gas channels in a monofunctional CODH from Desulfovibrio vulgaris, which is unusual among CODHs for its oxygen-tolerance. By pressurizing D. vulgaris CODH protein crystals with xenon and solving the structure to 2.10 Å resolution, we identify 12 xenon sites per CODH monomer, thereby elucidating hydrophobic gas channels. We find that D. vulgaris CODH has one gas channel that has not been experimentally validated previously in a CODH, and a second channel that is shared with Moorella thermoacetica carbon monoxide dehydrogenase/acetyl-CoA synthase (CODH/ACS). This experimental visualization of D. vulgaris CODH gas channels lays groundwork for further exploration of factors contributing to oxygen-tolerance in this CODH, as well as study of channels in other CODHs. We dedicate this publication to the memory of Dick Holm, whose early studies of the Ni-Fe-S clusters of CODH inspired us all.
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- Alison Biester
- Dept. of Chemistry, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA 02139, United States
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- CNRS, Aix-Marseille Université, Laboratoire de Bioénergétique et Ingénierie des Protéines, Institut de Microbiologie de la Méditerranée, 13009 Marseille, France
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- Dept. of Chemistry, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA 02139, United States; Dept. of Biology, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA 02139, United States; Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA 02139, United States; Canadian Institute for Advanced Research, Bio-inspired Solar Energy Program, Toronto, ON M5G 1M1, Canada.
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Wang JZ, Fu XP, Liu QY, Chen L, Xu LP, Wang YL. Dinuclear Nickel-Oxygen Cluster-Based Metal-Organic Frameworks with Octahedral Cages for Efficient Xe/Kr Separation. Inorg Chem 2022; 61:5737-5743. [PMID: 35385262 DOI: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.1c03740] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Xe/Kr separation is industrially important but remains a daunting issue in chemical separations. Herein, a fluorinated metal-organic framework (MOF), [Ni2(μ2-O)(TFBPDC)(tpt)2]n (named JXNU-13-F), built from 3,3',5,5'-tetrakis(fluoro)biphenyl-4,4'-dicarboxylic (TFBPDC2-) and 2,4,6-tri(4-pyridinyl)-1,3,5-triazine (tpt) ligands is provided. JXNU-13-F displays a three-dimensional (3D) framework constructed from distorted octahedral cages and an impressive Xe capacity of 144 cm3 g-1 at 273 K and 1 bar, ranking among top MOFs. The high Xe uptake and moderate Xe/Kr adsorption selectivity endow JXNU-13-F with efficient Xe/Kr separation demonstrated by experimental column breakthrough tests. The comparative studies of gas adsorption between isostructural JXNU-13-F and JXNU-13 (the nonfluorinated analogue ([Ni2(μ2-O)(BPDC))(tpt)2]n with biphenyl-4,4'-dicarboxylic (BPDC2-)) revealed that the F groups serve as the innocent groups during the Xe and Kr adsorption in JXNU-13-F. Thus, a combination of highly hydrophobic and π-electron-rich pore surfaces made of aromatic rings with strong interactions with the Xe atom possessing large polarizability and appropriate pore sizes that match well Xe having a large atom diameter has resulted in high Xe uptake and effective Xe/Kr separation characteristics of JXNU-13-F.
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- Jing-Zhe Wang
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Key Laboratory of Functional Small Molecules for Ministry of Education, Jiangxi Normal University, Nanchang 330022, Jiangxi, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Key Laboratory of Functional Small Molecules for Ministry of Education, Jiangxi Normal University, Nanchang 330022, Jiangxi, P. R. China.,Department of Ecological and Resources Engineering, Fujian Key Laboratory of Eco-industrial Green Technology, Wuyi University, Wuyishan 354300, Fujian, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Key Laboratory of Functional Small Molecules for Ministry of Education, Jiangxi Normal University, Nanchang 330022, Jiangxi, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Key Laboratory of Functional Small Molecules for Ministry of Education, Jiangxi Normal University, Nanchang 330022, Jiangxi, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Key Laboratory of Functional Small Molecules for Ministry of Education, Jiangxi Normal University, Nanchang 330022, Jiangxi, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Key Laboratory of Functional Small Molecules for Ministry of Education, Jiangxi Normal University, Nanchang 330022, Jiangxi, P. R. China
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Syntheses, crystal structures, and luminescence properties of three cadmium coordination polymers assembled from a semi-rigid tetracarboxylate ligand. J Mol Struct 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molstruc.2022.132342] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Niu Z, Fan Z, Pham T, Verma G, Forrest KA, Space B, Thallapally PK, Al-Enizi AM, Ma S. Self-Adjusting Metal-Organic Framework for Efficient Capture of Trace Xenon and Krypton. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2022; 61:e202117807. [PMID: 35020976 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202117807] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2021] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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The capture of the xenon and krypton from nuclear reprocessing off-gas is essential to the treatment of radioactive waste. Although various porous materials have been employed to capture Xe and Kr, the development of high-performance adsorbents capable of trapping Xe/Kr at very low partial pressure as in the nuclear reprocessing off-gas conditions remains challenging. Herein, we report a self-adjusting metal-organic framework based on multiple weak binding interactions to capture trace Xe and Kr from the nuclear reprocessing off-gas. The self-adjusting behavior of ATC-Cu and its mechanism have been visualized by the in-situ single-crystal X-ray diffraction studies and theoretical calculations. The self-adjusting behavior endows ATC-Cu unprecedented uptake capacities of 2.65 and 0.52 mmol g-1 for Xe and Kr respectively at 0.1 bar and 298 K, as well as the record Xe capture capability from the nuclear reprocessing off-gas. Our work not only provides a benchmark Xe adsorbent but proposes a new route to construct smart materials for efficient separations.
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- Zheng Niu
- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, P.R. China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, P.R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, University of South Florida, 4202 E. Fowler Avenue, Tampa, FL 33620, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, University of North Texas, Denton, TX 76201, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, University of South Florida, 4202 E. Fowler Avenue, Tampa, FL 33620, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, North Carolina State University, 2700 Stinson Dr., Raleigh, NC 27607, USA
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- Physical and Computational Science Directorate, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, WA 99354, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry, University of North Texas, Denton, TX 76201, USA
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Liu Y, Wu H, Guo L, Zhou W, Zhang Z, Yang Q, Yang Y, Ren Q, Bao Z. Hydrogen-Bonded Metal-Nucleobase Frameworks for Efficient Separation of Xenon and Krypton. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2022; 61:e202117609. [PMID: 34989467 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202117609] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2021] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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Xe/Kr separation is an industrially important but challenging process owing to their inert properties and low concentrations in the air. Energy-effective adsorption-based separation is a promising technology. Herein, two isostructural hydrogen-bonded metal-nucleobase frameworks (HOF-ZJU-201 and HOF-ZJU-202) are capable of separating Xe/Kr under ambient conditions and strike an excellent balance between capacity and selectivity. The Xe capacity of HOF-ZJU-201a reaches 3.01 mmol g-1 at 298 K and 1.0 bar, while IAST selectivity and Henry's selectivity are 21.0 and 21.6, respectively. Direct breakthrough experiments confirmed the excellent separation performance, affording a Xe capacity of 25.8 mmol kg-1 from a Xe/Kr mixed-gas at dilute concentrations. Density functional theory calculations revealed that the selective binding arises from the enhanced polarization in the confined electric field produced by the electron-rich anions and the electron-deficient purine heterocyclic rings.
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- Ying Liu
- Key Laboratory of Biomass Chemical Engineering of Ministry of Education, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, P.R. 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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- Key Laboratory of Biomass Chemical Engineering of Ministry of Education, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, P.R. 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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- Key Laboratory of Biomass Chemical Engineering of Ministry of Education, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, P.R. China
- Institute of Zhejiang University-Quzhou, Quzhou, 324000, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Biomass Chemical Engineering of Ministry of Education, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, P.R. China
- Institute of Zhejiang University-Quzhou, Quzhou, 324000, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Biomass Chemical Engineering of Ministry of Education, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, P.R. China
- Institute of Zhejiang University-Quzhou, Quzhou, 324000, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Biomass Chemical Engineering of Ministry of Education, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, P.R. China
- Institute of Zhejiang University-Quzhou, Quzhou, 324000, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Biomass Chemical Engineering of Ministry of Education, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, P.R. China
- Institute of Zhejiang University-Quzhou, Quzhou, 324000, P.R. China
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Chen J, Wang J, Guo L, Liu Y, Yang Q, Zhang Z, Yang Y, Bao Z, Ren Q. Shape‐size Sieving of
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Gallate‐Based Metal‐Organic
Frameworks. AIChE J 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/aic.17671] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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- Jie Chen
- Key Laboratory of Biomass Chemical Engineering of the Ministry of Education, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering Zhejiang University Hangzhou China
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- Key Laboratory of Biomass Chemical Engineering of the Ministry of Education, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering Zhejiang University Hangzhou China
- Hangzhou Oxygen Plant Group Co., Ltd. Hangzhou China
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- Key Laboratory of Biomass Chemical Engineering of the Ministry of Education, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering Zhejiang University Hangzhou China
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- Key Laboratory of Biomass Chemical Engineering of the Ministry of Education, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering Zhejiang University Hangzhou China
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- Key Laboratory of Biomass Chemical Engineering of the Ministry of Education, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering Zhejiang University Hangzhou China
- Research Institute of Electronic Chemical Institute of Zhejiang University‐Quzhou Quzhou China
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- Key Laboratory of Biomass Chemical Engineering of the Ministry of Education, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering Zhejiang University Hangzhou China
- Research Institute of Electronic Chemical Institute of Zhejiang University‐Quzhou Quzhou China
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- Key Laboratory of Biomass Chemical Engineering of the Ministry of Education, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering Zhejiang University Hangzhou China
- Research Institute of Electronic Chemical Institute of Zhejiang University‐Quzhou Quzhou China
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- Key Laboratory of Biomass Chemical Engineering of the Ministry of Education, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering Zhejiang University Hangzhou China
- Research Institute of Electronic Chemical Institute of Zhejiang University‐Quzhou Quzhou China
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- Key Laboratory of Biomass Chemical Engineering of the Ministry of Education, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering Zhejiang University Hangzhou China
- Research Institute of Electronic Chemical Institute of Zhejiang University‐Quzhou Quzhou China
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Gong W, Xie Y, Pham TD, Shetty S, Son FA, Idrees KB, Chen Z, Xie H, Liu Y, Snurr RQ, Chen B, Alameddine B, Cui Y, Farha OK. Creating Optimal Pockets in a Clathrochelate-Based Metal-Organic Framework for Gas Adsorption and Separation: Experimental and Computational Studies. J Am Chem Soc 2022; 144:3737-3745. [PMID: 35179374 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.2c00011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 23.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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The rational design and synthesis of robust metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) based on novel organic building blocks are fundamental aspects of reticular chemistry. Beyond simply fabricating new organic linkers, however, it is important to elucidate structure-property relationships at the molecular level to develop high-performing materials. In this work, we successfully targeted a highly porous and robust cage-type MOF (NU-200) with an nbo-derived fof topology through the deliberate assembly of a cyclohexane-functionalized iron(II)-clathrochelate-based meta-benzenedicarboxylate linker with a Cu2(CO2)4 secondary building unit (SBU). NU-200 exhibited an outstanding adsorption capacity of xenon and a high ideal adsorbed solution theory (IAST) predicted selectivity for a 20/80 v/v mixture of xenon (Xe)/krypton (Kr) at 298 K and 1.0 bar. Our extensive computational simulations with grand canonical Monte Carlo (GCMC) and density functional theory (DFT) on NU-200 indicated that the MOF's hierarchical bowl-shaped nanopockets surrounded by custom-designed cyclohexyl groups─instead of the conventionally believed open metal sites (OMSs)─played a crucial role in reinforcing Xe-binding affinity. The optimally sized pockets firmly trapped Xe through numerous supramolecular interactions including Xe···H, Xe···O, and Xe···π. Additionally, we validated the unique pocket confinement effect by experimentally and computationally employing the similarly sized probe, sulfur dioxide (SO2), which provided significant insights into the molecular underpinnings of the high uptake of SO2 (11.7 mmol g-1), especially at a low pressure of 0.1 bar (8.5 mmol g-1). This work therefore can facilitate the judicious design of organic building blocks, producing MOFs featuring tailor-made pockets to boost gas adsorption and separation performances.
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- Wei Gong
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Frontiers Science Center for Transformative Molecules and State Key Laboratory of Metal Matrix Composites, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China.,Department of Chemistry and International Institute for Nanotechnology (IIN), Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois 60208, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Texas at San Antonio, One UTSA Circle, San Antonio, Texas 78249-0698, United States
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- Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois 60208, United States
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- Functional Materials Group, Gulf University for Science and Technology, Hawally 32093, Kuwait
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- Department of Chemistry and International Institute for Nanotechnology (IIN), Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois 60208, United States
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- Department of Chemistry and International Institute for Nanotechnology (IIN), Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois 60208, United States
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- Department of Chemistry and International Institute for Nanotechnology (IIN), Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois 60208, United States
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- Department of Chemistry and International Institute for Nanotechnology (IIN), Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois 60208, United States
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Frontiers Science Center for Transformative Molecules and State Key Laboratory of Metal Matrix Composites, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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- Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois 60208, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Texas at San Antonio, One UTSA Circle, San Antonio, Texas 78249-0698, United States
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- Functional Materials Group, Gulf University for Science and Technology, Hawally 32093, Kuwait
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Frontiers Science Center for Transformative Molecules and State Key Laboratory of Metal Matrix Composites, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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- Department of Chemistry and International Institute for Nanotechnology (IIN), Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois 60208, United States.,Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois 60208, United States
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Pei J, Gu XW, Liang CC, Chen B, Li B, Qian G. Robust and Radiation-Resistant Hofmann-Type Metal-Organic Frameworks for Record Xenon/Krypton Separation. J Am Chem Soc 2022; 144:3200-3209. [PMID: 35138086 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.1c12873] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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The discovery of high-performance adsorbents for highly efficient separation of xenon from krypton is an important but challenging task in the chemical industry due to their similar size and inert spherical nature. Herein, we report two robust and radiation-resistant Hofmann-type MOFs, Co(pyz)[Ni(CN)4] and Co(pyz)[Pd(CN)4] (termed as ZJU-74a-Ni and ZJU-74a-Pd), featuring oppositely adjacent open metal sites and perfect pore sizes (4.1 and 3.8 Å) comparable to the kinetic diameter of xenon (4.047 Å), affording the benchmark binding affinity for polarizable Xe gas. These materials thus exhibit both record-high Xe uptake capacities (89.3 and 98.4 cm3 cm-3 at 296 K and 0.2 bar) and Xe/Kr selectivities (74.1 and 103.4) at ambient conditions, all of which are the highest among all the state-of-the-art materials reported so far. The locations of Xe molecules within ZJU-74a-Ni have been visualized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction studies, in which two oppositely adjacent metal centers combined with the right aperture size can construct a unique sandwich-like binding site to offer unprecedented and ultrastrong Ni2+-Xe-Ni2+ interactions with xenon, thus leading to the record Xe capture capacity and selectivity. The excellent separation capacity of ZJU-74a-Pd was verified by breakthrough experiments for Xe/Kr gas mixtures, providing both unprecedentedly high xenon uptake capacity (4.63 mmol cm-3) and krypton productivity (214 cm3 g-1).
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- Jiyan Pei
- State Key Laboratory of Silicon Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Silicon Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Silicon Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Texas at San Antonio, One UTSA Circle, San Antonio, Texas 78249-0698, United States
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- State Key Laboratory of Silicon Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Silicon Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
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