A metal-organic framework–based splitter for separating propylene from propane
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology · University of South Florida
Abstract
The chemical industry is dependent on the olefin/paraffin separation, which is mainly accomplished by using energy-intensive processes. We report the use of reticular chemistry for the fabrication of a chemically stable fluorinated metal-organic framework (MOF) material (NbOFFIVE-1-Ni, also referred to as KAUST-7). The bridging of Ni(II)-pyrazine square-grid layers with (NbOF5)(2-) pillars afforded the construction of a three-dimensional MOF, enclosing a periodic array of fluoride anions in contracted square-shaped channels. The judiciously selected bulkier (NbOF5)(2-) caused the looked-for hindrance of the previously free-rotating pyrazine moieties, delimiting the pore system and dictating the pore aperture…
Citation impact
- FWCI
- 65.32
- Percentile
- 100%
- References
- 31
Authors
5- ACAmandine CadiauCorresponding
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology
- KAKarim AdilCorresponding
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology
- PMPrashant M. BhattCorresponding
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology
- YBYoussef BelmabkhoutCorresponding
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology
- MEMohamed EddaoudiCorresponding
University of South Florida, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology
Topics & keywords
- Propane
- Splitter
- Metal-organic framework
- Metal
- Materials science
- Chemistry
- Polymer science
- Organic chemistry