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This study introduces a novel macrocyclic porous organic polymer (np-POP) for efficient organic solvent recovery. The material demonstrates size-selective solvent uptake and separation capabilities, crucial for chemical industry applications and environmental protection.

Keywords:

cyclotetrabenzoins host–guest chemistry macrocyclic porous organic polymers naphthalene macrocycles solvent separation

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Area of Science:

Materials Science
Polymer Chemistry
Separation Science

Background:

Organic solvent recovery and separation are critical for the chemical industry and environmental sustainability.
Porous organic polymers (POPs) offer tunable properties for selective guest molecule interactions.
Macrocyclic units within POPs can enhance guest selectivity due to their defined cavities.

Purpose of the Study:

To synthesize a novel macrocyclic porous organic polymer (np-POP) with a hierarchical pore structure.
To investigate the size- and shape-selective solvent inclusion and separation capabilities of the synthesized np-POP.
To evaluate the potential of np-POP for practical applications in organic solvent recovery and separation.

Main Methods:

Synthesis of np-POP via solvothermal reaction of a macrocycle with diamines.
Co-crystallization studies to assess solvent molecule inclusion within the macrocyclic units.
Measurement of solvent uptake capacities based on kinetic diameters.
Xylene isomer separation tests to demonstrate selective separation.

Main Results:

The np-POP exhibits a hierarchical pore structure and a high surface area (579 m² g⁻¹).
Solvent uptake capacity strongly correlates with solvent kinetic diameter, with high uptake for solvents < 0.6 nm.
Demonstrated selective separation of xylene isomers, with reduced uptake of o-xylene.

Conclusions:

The synthesized np-POP shows excellent size- and shape-selective adsorption properties for organic solvents.
This material holds significant potential for efficient solvent recovery and separation in industrial processes.
The integration of macrocyclic units into POPs is a promising strategy for designing advanced separation materials.