Surviving Under Pressure: The Role of Solvent, Crystal Size, and Morphology During Pelletization of Metal–Organic Frameworks

Wang, Timothy C.; Wright, Ashley M.; Hoover, William J.; Stoffel, Kevin J.; Richardson, Rachelle K.; Rodriguez, Stephanie; Flores, Roberto C.; Siegfried, John P.; Vermeulen, Nicolaas A.; Fuller, Patrick E.; Weston, Mitchell H.; Farha, Omar K.; Morris, William

doi:10.1021/acsami.1c09619

Surviving Under Pressure: The Role of Solvent, Crystal Size, and Morphology During Pelletization of Metal–Organic Frameworks

Journal Article · Thu Aug 12 04:00:00 EDT 2021 · ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1021/acsami.1c09619· OSTI ID:1830619

^[1]; ^[2]; Hoover, William J. ^[2]; Stoffel, Kevin J. ^[2]; Richardson, Rachelle K. ^[2]; Rodriguez, Stephanie ^[2]; Flores, Roberto C. ^[2]; Siegfried, John P. ^[2]; Vermeulen, Nicolaas A. ^[2]; Fuller, Patrick E. ^[2]; ^[2]; ^[3]; ^[2]

NuMat Technologies, Skokie, IL (United States); NuMat Technologies
NuMat Technologies, Skokie, IL (United States)
NuMat Technologies, Skokie, IL (United States); Northwestern Univ., Evanston, IL (United States)

As metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) gain traction for applications, such as hydrogen storage, it is essential to form the as-synthesized powder materials into shaped bodies with high packing densities to maximize their volumetric performance. Mechanical compaction, which involves compressing the materials at high pressure, has been reported to yield high monolith density but often results in a significant loss in accessible porosity. Herein, we sought to systematically control (1) crystal size, (2) solvation, and (3) compacting pressure in the pelletization process to achieve high packing density without compromising the porosity that makes MOFs functional. It was determined that solvation is the most critical factor among the three factors examined. Solvation that exceeds the pore volume prevents the framework from collapsing, allowing for porosity to be maintained through pelletization. Higher pelletization pressure results in higher packing density, with extensive loss of porosity being observed at a higher pressure if the solvation is below the pore volume. Lastly, we observed that the morphology and size of the MOF particles result in variation in the highest achievable packing efficiency, but these numbers (75%) are still greater than many existing techniques used to form MOFs. Furthermore, we concluded that the application of pressure through pelletization is a suitable and widely applicable technique for forming high-density MOF-monoliths.

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Research Organization:: NuMat Technologies, Skokie, IL (United States)

Sponsoring Organization:: USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE)

Grant/Contract Number:: SC0018532

OSTI ID:: 1830619

Journal Information:: ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces, Journal Name: ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces Journal Issue: 44 Vol. 13; ISSN 1944-8244

Publisher:: American Chemical Society (ACS)Copyright Statement

Country of Publication:: United States

Language:: English

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