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Metal‐Organic Frameworks for C6 Alkane Separation

Journal Article · · Angewandte Chemie
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  1. Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology Rutgers University Piscataway NJ 08854 USA
  2. Hoffmann Institute of Advanced Materials Shenzhen Polytechnic 7098 Liuxian Boulevard Shenzhen Guangdong 518055 P. R. China
  3. Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology Rutgers University Piscataway NJ 08854 USA, Hoffmann Institute of Advanced Materials Shenzhen Polytechnic 7098 Liuxian Boulevard Shenzhen Guangdong 518055 P. R. China

Abstract

The separation of alkane isomers is an important yet challenging process in the petrochemical industry. Being a crucial step to produce premium gasoline components as well as optimum ethylene feed, the current industrial separation by distillation is extremely energy intensive. Adsorptive separation based on zeolite is limited by insufficient adsorption capacity. Metal‐organic frameworks (MOFs) hold enormous promise as alternative adsorbents due to their diverse structural tunability and exceptional porosity. Precise control of their pore geometry/dimensions has led to superior performance. In this minireview, we highlight the recent progresses in developing MOFs for the separation of C6 alkane isomers. Representative MOFs are reviewed based on their separation mechanisms. Emphasis is put on the material design rationale for achieving optimal separation capability. Finally, we briefly discuss the existing challenges, possible solutions, and future directions of this important field.

Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
Grant/Contract Number:
SC0019902
OSTI ID:
1960346
Journal Information:
Angewandte Chemie, Journal Name: Angewandte Chemie Journal Issue: 20 Vol. 135; ISSN 0044-8249
Publisher:
Wiley Blackwell (John Wiley & Sons)Copyright Statement
Country of Publication:
Germany
Language:
English

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