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This study introduces a novel defect engineering method for cobalt-based zeolitic imidazolate frameworks (ZIFs). This approach enhances molecular sieving and water stability, leading to improved gas separation membranes.

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  • Materials Science
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Nanotechnology

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  • Porous coordination polymers, like zeolitic imidazolate frameworks (ZIFs), offer potential in gas separation and battery technologies due to their molecular sieving capabilities.
  • Challenges include processability, dispersibility, and compatibility with polymer matrices for industrial applications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a highly processable cobalt-based ZIF using an in situ defect engineering approach.
  • To enhance the molecular sieving ability and water stability of ZIFs.
  • To create high-performance composite membranes for gas separation.

Main Methods:

  • In situ defect engineering of cobalt-based ZIFs using alkylamine (AA) modulators.
  • Tuning of ZIF pore structures and textural properties.
  • Fabrication of high-loading composite membranes.

Main Results:

  • Achieved highly processable ZIFs with enhanced molecular sieving and water stability.
  • Demonstrated excellent C3H6/C3H8 separation performance in composite membranes.
  • Improved mechanical properties of the resulting membranes.

Conclusions:

  • The in situ defect engineering approach is effective for creating processable ZIFs.
  • This method enables efficient interfacial engineering for high-performance composite membranes.
  • The developed membranes show significant promise for industrial gas separation applications.