Methods for Acetylene/Gas Storage using Metal-Organic Framework
Description
Microporous metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) have been rapidly emerging as promising porous materials for gas storage, separation, sensing and heterogeneous catalysis. This invention introduces methods for acetylene/gas storage using metal-organic frameworks.
Problem
Acetylene is a very important raw material for various industrial chemicals, consumer products and for oxy-acetylene cutting in metal fabrication shops. Due to its high flammability, instability and unique transportation requirements, developing new methods for acetylene storage and transportation is necessary.
Solution
The present technology provides multiple novel metal-organic framework materials for acetylene/gas storage using open metal sites, MOFs with repeat unit M2(DHTP) or MOFs with repeat unit Zn5(BTA)6(TDA)2.
Value Proposition
This invention presents effective, low cost, novel, and efficient MOF materials for storing acetylene/gas. Their highly porous nature and permanent porosity allows for large volumes of gas storage.
Competitive Advantages
- Easy synthesis
- Significantly improved storage capacities
- Safe and easy transportation and delivery at low pressure and room temperature
- Highly robust materials
- Applications include selective sorption and detection of gas molecules
Status of Development
Seeking commercial partners
IP Status
- Licensing available
- Patent #US8664419B2, US9120080B2, US9127025B2
Related Publications
- Xiang, S.; Zhou, W.; Gallegos, J. M.; Liu, Y.; Chen, B.* Exceptionally High Acetylene Uptake in a Microporous Metal-Organic Framework with Open Metal Sites, J. Am. Chem. Soc., 2009, 131, 12415.
- Xiang, S.; Zhou, W.; Gallegos, J. M.; Liu, Y.; Chen, B.* Exceptionally High Acetylene Uptake in a Microporous Metal-Organic Framework with Open Metal Sites, J. Am. Chem. Soc., 2009, 131, 12415.
- Zhang, Z.; Xiang, S.; Chen, Y.-S.; Ma, S.; Lee, Y.; Phely-Bobin, T.; Chen, B.* A Robust Highly Interpenetrated Metal-Organic Framework Constructed from Pentanuclear Clusters for Selective Sorption of Gas Molecules, Inorg. Chem. 2010, 49, 8444.
