Economically Scalable Cu‐based MOFs: Vital Role of Structural Integrity towards Selectivity on Azeotropic Ethanol Dehydration
A facile, green, and economical method for the scalable synthesis of hydrophilic copper-triazole metal-organic frameworks (Cu-trz) is demonstrated. Numerous open metal sites within the highly crystalline porous structure of Cu-trz are generated through mild thermal activation, enabling its application in liquid-phase ethanol dehydration under ambient conditions. The frameworks with distinct crystallinity and particle sizes were achieved by modifying the synthesis process. The high crystallinity of the framework plays an exclusive role in enhancing water adsorption capacity. With selective water adsorption comparable to commercial zeolite 3 A, Cu-trz MOF emerges as a promising candidate for cost-effective water-ethanol separation.
Authors
- Sareeya Bureekaew (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9302-2038)
- Kanyaporn Adpakpang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1388-3389)
- Thassanant Atithep (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2258-943X)
- Somlak Ittisanronnachai
- Panyapat Ponchai (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6218-4947)
- Teera Butburee (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9470-2940)
- Yollada Inchongkol
- Nattamon Chitterisin
Institutions
- University of Science and Technology (YE)
- National Science and Technology Development Agency (TH)
- Khalifa University of Science and Technology (AE)
- Vidyasirimedhi Institute of Science and Technology (TH)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Chemistry - A European Journal
- Published
- 2024-12-04
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/chem.202402509
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Metal-Organic Frameworks: Synthesis and Applications
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.32