Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Wen-Gang Cui, Tong-Liang Hu
Summary: The design and development of efficient catalytic materials with synergistic catalytic sites, such as crystalline porous materials (CPMs), have been a focus of recent research due to their essential role in enhancing catalytic activity and selectivity. By incorporating guest species in CPMs, synergistic effects can be achieved between different components, leading to improved performance in catalytic processes.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yaqi Wu, Bert M. Weckhuysen
Summary: This Minireview focuses on the developments of the adsorptive separation of methane/nitrogen, ethene/ethane, propene/propane mixtures as well as on the separation of C-8 aromatics with various materials. The advantages and disadvantages of each material category are discussed, and guidelines for the design of improved materials are proposed. Furthermore, challenges and future developments of each material type and separation processes are discussed.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Shulin Li, Shilin Zeng, Yuyang Tian, Xiaofei Jing, Fuxing Sun, Guangshan Zhu
Summary: Two stable isomorphic cationic MOFs were synthesized, displaying flexible features, and the effects of different activation methods on their structural flexibility were explored. Continuous phase transformation of one MOF was verified by powder X-ray diffraction, showing higher gas separation abilities.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Shanghua Xing, Jun Liang, Philipp Brandt, Felix Schaefer, Alexander Nuhnen, Tobias Heinen, Istvan Boldog, Jens Moellmer, Marcus Lange, Oliver Weingart, Christoph Janiak
Summary: In this study, a pre-synthetic pore environment design strategy was utilized to create stable methyl-functionalized metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) for enhanced low pressure SO2 adsorption and separation from CO2. The key role of increasing methyl group densities at the benzenedicarboxylate linker in optimizing pore size was demonstrated for the first time. Various methods, including gas sorption isotherms, theoretical calculations, simulations, and DFT calculations, were used to validate the SO2 separation potential of methyl-functionalized MOFs.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Zhen Zhang, Jie Zhou, Xue Chen, Tong Yan, Hanxu Sun, Lin Du, Qihua Zhao
Summary: By utilizing solvent-oriented structural self-assembly and solvent-induced single-crystal to single-crystal transformation strategies, eight structurally distinct Cd-CPs were controllably synthesized with the same linkers for the first time. The significant role of solvents in the self-assembly and transformations in CPs has been demonstrated, and rare reversible CP-based phase transition phenomena at low temperatures were observed, including the first example of a novel turn-on-off CP-based Fe3+ ion sensor.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY FRONTIERS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Hao Li, Caiping Liu, Cheng Chen, Zhengyi Di, Daqiang Yuan, Jiandong Pang, Wei Wei, Mingyan Wu, Maochun Hong
Summary: The newly synthesized SIFSIX-Cu-TPA exhibits high BET surface area and C2H2 uptake, as well as excellent C2H2/CO2 separation performance.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Saheli Ghosh, Mrinmay Das, Susanta Dinda, Goutam Pahari, Partha Pratim Ray, Debajyoti Ghoshal
Summary: The intriguing properties of porous coordination polymers (PCPs) have been extensively discussed and various functionalities have been achieved by synthesizing and characterizing three different coordination polymers. Gas sorption, electrical properties in dark and light, and luminescence were studied to demonstrate the multifunctionality of these structures. The measured properties of the synthesized complexes were correlated with the individual frameworks based on dicarboxylate flexibility/substitution and the size of the metal ion.
CRYSTAL GROWTH & DESIGN
(2021)
Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yuanyuan Gao, Jacques Lalevee, Angelique Simon-Masseron
Summary: Porous materials are crucial in chemical processes and emerging technologies. The application of 3D printing in shaping these materials offers advantages over traditional configurations. This review focuses on the latest advances and challenges in 3D printing of porous solids, aiming to contribute to the shape engineering and better understanding of their properties and applications.
ADVANCED MATERIALS TECHNOLOGIES
(2023)
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Jintu Francis Kurisingal, Hongryeol Yun, Chang Seop Hong
Summary: The nuclear industry will continue to develop and produce energy in the foreseeable future, but the disposal of waste radionuclides, particularly radioactive iodine, presents unique challenges due to their volatility and long half-life. Although various adsorbents have been explored, there is still interest in developing novel adsorbents. This review discusses the performance of different porous organic materials for iodine uptake, their synthesis methods, adsorption capacity, reusability, as well as the challenges and prospects in utilizing them for iodine capture.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Nishesh Kumar Gupta, Kumar Vikrant, Kwang Soo Kim, Ki-Hyun Kim, Dimitrios A. Giannakoudakis
Summary: This article provides a comprehensive review of various methods for the regeneration of MOFs after capturing H2S, SO2, and NO2. Pressure and temperature swing methods can reactivate MOFs after physical adsorption of gases. Although regenerating MOFs with chemisorbed sulfurous gases poses more difficulties, reactivation strategies such as solvent and ultraviolet irradiation-based treatments can be recommended.
COORDINATION CHEMISTRY REVIEWS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Qian Liu, Xinwei Bai, Huy Pham, Jianli Hu, Cerasela Zoica Dinu
Summary: Researchers have developed a next-generation enzyme-based interface capable of efficiently adsorbing and reducing carbon dioxide at room temperature, demonstrating its effectiveness through analysis of functional surfaces. The study is expected to impact the design and development of enzyme-based active interfaces for green approaches to carbon dioxide transformation and mitigation of global anthropogenic activities.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Adedibu C. Tella, Samson O. Owalude, Olanrewaju A. Ameen, Hadley S. Clayton, Quadrat Yusuph, Tendai O. Dembaremba, Eric C. Hosten, Adeniyi S. Ogunlaja
Summary: The development of methods for removing sulfur oxides released by fuel oils containing sulfur is important due to negative environmental and human health impacts. Hydroprocessing is commonly used, but refractory compounds like dibenzothiophene pose challenges. Two coordination polymers (CPs) were synthesized for selective adsorptive separation of refractory compounds. Characterization techniques were used and heat activation was performed before adsorption. Both CPs showed good adsorption capacities for dibenzothiophene, with physisorption as the mechanism.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Kent O. Kirlikovali, Zhijie Chen, Xingjie Wang, Mohammad Rasel Mian, Selim Alayoglu, Timur Islamoglu, Omar K. Farha
Summary: This study investigates how modifying the metal ions in metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) affects the adsorption properties towards toxic gases such as ammonia and sulfur dioxide. The researchers found that changing the metal ion can alter the affinity of the MOF towards different gases, and tracking the electronic environment of the node-based active site provides insights into the adsorption mechanism.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Yan Su, Ken-ichi Otake, Jia-Jia Zheng, Satoshi Horike, Susumu Kitagawa, Cheng Gu
Summary: Efficient separation of water isotopologues at room temperature has been achieved by constructing porous coordination polymers with flip-flop molecular motions to regulate the diffusion rates of water isotopologues. This method shows promise for high-performance vapor separation.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ruihe Yu, Lin Liu, Liying Yin, Yege Jing, Ning Zhang, Hang Bian, Guangshan Zhu
Summary: The growth of porous aromatic frameworks (PAFs) on the surface of polymer brushes is achieved for the first time. The confined environment provided by the polymer brushes leads to the formation of nanosized and homogeneous spherical PAFs. The size of PAFs can be controlled by adjusting reaction time, grafting density, and concentration of 4-bromobenzene.
