Abstract
Two porous coordination polymers (PCPs) with different topologies (NTU-19: sql and NTU-20: dia) underwent finely controlled, stepwise crystal conversions to yield a common water-stable, flexible 2D framework (NTU-22: kgm). The crystal conversions occurred directly at higher temperature via the 3D intermediate (NTU-21: nbo), which could be observed at lower temperature. The successful isolation of the intermediate product of NTU-21, characterization with in situ PXRD and UV/Vis spectra were combined with DFT calculations to allow an understanding of the dynamic processes at the atomic level. Remarkably, breakthrough experiments demonstrate NTU-22 with integral structural properties allowed significant CO2/CH4 mixture separation.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 6412-6417 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Chemistry - A European Journal |
Volume | 24 |
Issue number | 24 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 25 Apr 2018 |
Keywords
- coordination modes
- gas separation
- mechanisms
- polymers
- solid-state structures
- structure elucidation