Angewandte Chemie,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
136(34)
Published: June 12, 2024
Abstract
Stimuli‐responsive
physisorbents
that
undergo
reversible
structural
transformations
induced
by
external
stimuli
(e.g.
light,
guests,
or
heat)
offer
the
promise
of
utility
in
gas
storage
and
separation.
Whereas
reports
on
guest
light‐responsive
sorbents
have
increased
recent
years,
we
are
unaware
exhibit
both
light
guest‐induced
transformations.
Herein,
report
square
lattice,
sql
,
topology
coordination
network
Zn(fba)(bis)
⋅
2DMF
(
sql‐5,6‐Zn‐α
5=trans‐4,4′‐bis(1‐imidazolyl)stilbene=bis,
6=2,2‐bis(4‐carboxyphenyl)hexafluoropropane=H
2
fba)
underwent
single‐crystal‐to‐single‐crystal
transformation
(SCSC)
upon
activation,
affording
nonporous
sql‐5,6‐Zn‐β
.
Parallel
alignment
at
3.23
Å
olefinic
moieties
adjacent
bis
ligands
enabled
SCSC
[2+2]
photocycloaddition
exposure
to
UV
(365
nm)
sunlight.
thereby
transformed
mot‐5,6‐Zn‐α
which
was
subsequently
activated
narrow
pore
phase
mot‐5,6‐Zn‐β
exhibited
S‐shaped
adsorption
isotherms
characteristic
changes
when
exposed
CO
195
K
(type‐F–IV
type
F–I,
respectively).
Cycling
experiments
conducted
reduced
particle
size
after
cycle
1
into
a
rare
example
shape
memory
network,
sql‐5,6‐Zn‐γ
Insight
this
smorgasbord
gained
from
situ
PXRD,
single
crystal
XRD
H
NMR
spectroscopy
experiments.
Journal of Materials Chemistry A,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(10), P. 5563 - 5580
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
The
efficient
removal
of
trace
impurities
is
significant
for
the
production
high-purity
olefins.
This
review
summarizes
latest
advancements
in
deep
purification
ethylene
and
propylene
using
MOF
materials.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
36(11)
Published: Dec. 8, 2023
Abstract
Separating
propyne/propadiene
to
produce
pure
propadiene
is
extremely
challenging
in
industry
due
their
similar
properties.
Herein,
a
novel
ZrF
6
2−
anion
pillared
cage‐like
metal‐organic
framework
(termed
as
CuZrF
‐TPA)
for
highly
efficient
separation
reported.
It
exhibits
high
propyne
capacity
(177.4/188.6
cm
3
/cm
at
0.5/1.0
bar
and
298
K),
benchmark
selectivity
(6.0),
remarkable
potential
(5.7
mol
L
−1
)
simultaneously.
Record
productivity
(≈4.7
achieved
through
single
adsorption
process
breakthrough
experiments
with
excellent
recycle
stability
even
under
humid
conditions.
Based
on
the
structure
of
propyne‐loaded
crystals,
two
binding
sites
are
identified,
including
major
trapping
site
windows
minor
located
large
cages.
Modelling
studies
further
confirm
that
contracted
cage
surrounded
rotating
Lewis
basic
F
atoms
aromatic
rings
optimal
bonding
capture
multiple
hydrogen
π···π
interactions.
Chemical Society Reviews,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
This
review
summarizes
recent
advancements
in
the
synthetic
strategies
of
ionic
porous
materials,
and
highlights
synergistic
interplay
task-specific
interactions
with
pore
structure
key
applications,
including
gas
separation
catalysis.
Comments on Inorganic Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
44(3), P. 203 - 233
Published: Sept. 27, 2023
ABSTRACTPropylene
(C3H6)
is
a
crucial
olefin
raw
material
used
in
the
production
of
polypropylene,
which
world's
second-most
produced
synthetic
plastic.
Separating
propylene
from
propane
(C3H8)
an
important
and
significant
challenge
for
industry
due
to
similar
molecular
sizes
physical
properties
these
gases.
At
present,
usual
method
this
separation
energy-intensive
cryogenic
distillation,
has
low
efficiency
high
energy
consumption.
Therefore,
energy-efficient
alternative
way
urgent
demand.
Metal-organic
frameworks
(MOFs)
are
promising
candidates
propylene/propane
separation,
thanks
well-defined,
designable,
modifiable,
flexible
structures.
This
review
provides
summary
recent
development
MOFs
that
able
discriminate
between
propane.
The
key
factors
determine
performance
MOFs,
primarily
perspectives
pore
size,
presence
open
metal
sites
(OMS)
membranes
summarized.
Besides,
challenges
must
be
addressed
further
separations
utilizing
also
discussed.KEYWORDS:
frameworksseparationadsorptionpore
sizeopen
Disclosure
statementNo
potential
conflict
interest
was
reported
by
author(s).Additional
informationFundingThis
work
supported
"The
Belt
Road"
Innovative
Talent
Exchange
Foreign
Experts
Project
(DL2022006007L),
Scientific
Research
Educational
Department
Liaoning
Province
(LJ2019011),
National
Natural
Science
Foundation
China
(22301191,
21671139),
postdoctoral
(2023M731798).
A.S.P.
acknowledges
Ministry
Higher
Education
Russian
Federation
(121031700321-3).
Chem & Bio Engineering,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
1(6), P. 469 - 487
Published: April 10, 2024
As
an
important
subclass
of
metal-organic
frameworks
(MOFs),
anion-pillars
MOFs
(APMOFs)
have
recently
exhibited
exceptional
performances
in
separation
and
purification
processes.
The
adjustment
pore
sizes
environments
APMOFs
can
be
finely
tuned
through
judicious
combination
organic
ligands,
anion
pillars,
metal
ions.
Compared
to
widely
investigated
ligands
are
more
crucial
as
they
allow
for
a
broader
range
at
the
nanometer
scale.
Furthermore,
different
from
bidentate
ligand-based
that
typically
form
three-dimensional
(3D)
with
pcu
topology,
constructed
using
multidentate
nitrogen(N)-containing
(with
coordination
number
≥
3)
offer
opportunities
create
diverse
topologies.
larger
dimensions
possible
distortion
N-containing
prove
advantageous
addressing
multi-component
hydrocarbon
separations
encompassing
broad
spectrum
dynamic
diameters.
Therefore,
this
Review
summarizes
structural
characteristics
their
enhanced
gas
Additionally,
it
discusses
current
challenges
prospects
associated
constructing
while
providing
prospects.
This
critical
review
will
provide
valuable
insights
guides
designing
developing
advanced
APMOF
adsorbents.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
63(38)
Published: June 28, 2024
Abstract
Layer‐stacking
behaviors
are
crucial
for
two‐dimensional
covalent
organic
frameworks
(2D
COFs)
to
define
their
pore
structure,
physicochemical
properties,
and
functional
output.
So
far,
fine
control
over
the
stacking
mode
without
complex
procedures
remains
a
grand
challenge.
Herein,
we
proposed
“key‐cylinder
lock
mimic”
strategy
synthesize
2D
COFs
with
tunable
layer‐stacking
by
taking
advantage
of
ionic
liquids
(ILs).
The
staggered
(AB)
(unlocked)
were
exclusively
obtained
incorporating
ILs
symmetric
polarity
matching
molecular
size;
otherwise,
commonly
reported
eclipsed
(AA)
(locked)
observed
instead.
Mechanistic
study
revealed
that
AB
was
induced
confined
interlocking
effect
(CIE)
brought
anions
bulky
cations
inside
pores
(“key”
“cylinder”,
respectively).
Excitingly,
this
can
speed
up
production
rate
crystalline
powders
(e.g.,
COF‐TAPT‐Tf@BmimTf
2
N
in
merely
30
minutes)
under
mild
reaction
conditions.
This
work
highlights
enabling
role
tailor
layer
promotes
further
exploration
mode‐dependant
applications.