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Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Chemistry
  • Nanotechnology

Background:

  • Porous liquids (PLs) offer advantages in gas storage and transport due to their fluidity and permanent porosity.
  • Existing PLs often require cryogenic temperatures for storing gases like H2, limiting their practical application.
  • Developing PLs that can store H2 near ambient temperatures is crucial for advancing gas storage technologies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and characterize novel covalent organic framework (COF)-based porous liquids capable of reversible H2 complexation near ambient temperatures.
  • To create a fluid material that preserves the porosity and gas-binding capabilities of solid frameworks.
  • To investigate the influence of material composition on H2 diffusion and storage properties.

Main Methods:

  • Synthesized Cu(I)-loaded COF colloids coated with poly(dimethylsiloxane)-methacrylate (PDMS-MA) using atom transfer radical polymerization (ATRP).
  • Quantified coating thickness using transmission electron microscopy and dynamic light scattering.
  • Assessed porosity and Cu(I) site preservation using CO2 isotherms and CO sorption measurements (DRIFTS).
  • Evaluated H2 sorption and diffusion using DRIFTS and temperature-programmed desorption.

Main Results:

  • Successfully created robust PDMS-MA coatings on COF colloids with controlled thickness.
  • The porous liquid (PL) formulation preserved the COF's porosity and Cu(I) coordination sites.
  • Demonstrated H2 transport and sorption at mild refrigeration temperatures, significantly below cryogenic requirements.
  • Observed that H2 diffusion is influenced by the glass-transition temperature of the coating and liquid matrix.

Conclusions:

  • Developed a novel Cu(I)-COF-based porous liquid for H2 storage and transport near ambient temperatures.
  • The material overcomes the cryogenic limitations of traditional porous materials.
  • The findings highlight the potential for tailoring gas diffusion and storage through PL composition, offering a promising avenue for advanced gas management.