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Published on: March 20, 2017
Asymmetrical Modification of Cyclopentadienyl Cobalt in Eu-MOF for C2H2/CO2 Separation
Xiaokang Wang1, Hongyan Liu1, Meng Sun1
1School of Materials Science and Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao, Shandong 266580, China.
Abstract:
The development of novel adsorption materials is of significance for the efficient and low-energy purification of acetylene (C2H2). Emerging metal-organic framework (MOF) adsorbents demonstrate great application prospects in the field of gas adsorption and separation. Herein, we synthesized a Eu-MOF asymmetrically modified with cyclopentadienyl cobalt exhibiting two different types of cages, denoted as UPC-119. Adsorption isotherms and dynamic breakthrough curves confirm its potential in C2H2/CO2 separation, which is further evidenced by theoretical simulations. The high adsorption capacity and low adsorption enthalpy render UPC-119 as a promising adsorbent for C2H2/CO2 separation with ease of regeneration.
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