A Zeolite-Like Metal-Organic Framework Based Membrane for Reverse Selective Hydrogen Separation and Butane Isomer Sieving

Valeriya Chernikova; Osama Shekhah; Youssef Belmabkhout; Madhavan Karunakaran; Mohamed Eddaoudi

doi:10.1002/anie.202218842

A Zeolite-Like Metal-Organic Framework Based Membrane for Reverse Selective Hydrogen Separation and Butane Isomer Sieving

Angew Chem Int Ed Engl. 2023 Apr 11;62(16):e202218842. doi: 10.1002/anie.202218842. Epub 2023 Mar 8.

Authors

Valeriya Chernikova¹, Osama Shekhah¹, Youssef Belmabkhout¹, Madhavan Karunakaran¹, Mohamed Eddaoudi¹

Affiliation

¹ Division of Physical Sciences and Engineering, Advanced Membranes & Porous Materials Center, Functional Materials Design, Discovery & Development Research Group (FMD3), King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal, 23955-6900, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

PMID: 36762967
DOI: 10.1002/anie.202218842

Abstract

Here, the fabrication of a defect-free membrane that is based on a zeolite-like metal-organic framework (ZMOF) with the underlying ana topology is reported. The unique ana-ZMOF structure provides high degree of pore connectivity, which is reflected by the fast transport of gases. Prominently, it offers an optimum pore-aperture size, affording notable sieving selectivity for butane/isobutane, and optimal pore energetics for reverse CO₂ /H₂ separation. This emphasize the potential for the application of pure MOF membranes, paving the way to more sustainability of energy resources.

Keywords: Butane; CO2; Hydrogen; Membranes; ZMOF.

Grants and funding

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology