Novel in-capsule synthesis of metal-organic framework for innovative carbon dioxide capture system

Metal-Organic Frameworks(MOFs)have been developed as solid sorbents for CO_(2) capture applications and their properties can be controlled by tuning the chemical blocks of their crystalline units.A number of MOFs(e.g.,HKUST-1)have been developed but the question remains how to deploy them for gas-solid contact.Unfortunately,the direct use of MOFs as nanocrystals would lead to serious problems and risks.Here,for the first time,we report a novel MOF-based hybrid sorbent that is produced via an innovative in-situ microencapsulated synthesis.Using a custom-made double capillary microfluidic assembly,double emulsions of the MOF precursor solutions and UV-curable silicone shell fluid are produced.Subsequently,HKUST-1 MOF is successfully synthesized within the droplets enclosed in the gas permeable microcapsules.The developed MOF-bearing microcapsules uniquely allow the deployment of functional nanocrystals without the challenge of handling ultrafine particles,and further,can selectively reject undesired compounds to protect encapsulated MOFs.

CO_(2) capture and in-situ conversion: recent progresses and perspectives

Global warming caused by excess carbon dioxide(CO_(2))emission has been a focus of the world.The development of neutral carbon technologies becomes a strategic choice for the sustainable human society.Integrating CO_(2) capture and conversion(iCCC)technology can simultaneously convert the captured CO_(2) from flue gas into value-added chemicals,which saves great energies and expenses incurred in CO_(2) compression and transportation processes of conventional carbon capture,utilization,and storage(CCUS)technology.The present review criti-cally discusses the dual-function materials(DFMs)and the iCCC technology at intermediate temperature for methane production and high temperature for syngas production.The design of reactor and optimization of operation conditions are emphasized from the perspective of industrial applications.The dual-fixed-bed reactors mode by switching the flue gas and reactant gases,and the dual-fluidized-bed reactors mode by the circulation of DFMs particles are comparatively reviewed.We hope this review can stimulate further studies including designing and fabricating feasible DFMs,exploring realistic catalytic process for CO_(2) conversion to high value-added chemicals,developing workable reactor modes and optimizing operation conditions,and establishing industrial demonstration for real applications of iCCC technology in the future.

A 3D Ba-MOF for selective adsorption of CO_(2)/CH_(4)and CO_(2)/N_(2)

An unexpected in-situ hydrolysis reaction occurred during the solvothermal reaction of N,N’-bis(4-carboxy-2-methylphenyl)pyromellitic di-imide)and Ba(NO3)2,and a novel porous Ba-MOF,[H_(2)N(CH_(3))_(2)]_(0.5)[Ba_(1.5)(L)(DMA)]·1.5 DMA·1.5 H_(2)O(UPC-70,H_(3)L=2-(4-ca rboxy-2-methylphenyl)-1,3-dioxoisoindoline-5,6-dicarboxylic acid,DMA=N,N-dimethylacetamide),was obtained on the basis of the partial hydrolysate.The as-synthesized 3 D network with 1 D open channels of different sizes(24 A and 10 A)contains abundant open metal sites after removal of solvents,which is conducive to the preferential adsorption of CO_(2).The subsequent gas sorption measurement reveals the high separation selectivity of UPC-70 for CO_(2)/CH_(4)(15)and CO_(2)/N_(2)(32)at ambient conditions,and GCMC theoretical simulation provides good verification of the experimental results,indicating that UPC-70 is a potential candidate for CO_(2)capture from flue gas and natural gas.

基于原位捕获异腈的Ugi四组分反应及其后修饰串联反应:一锅法合成含氮杂环化合物

报道了一种基于原位捕获异腈的Ugi四组分反应及后修饰串联反应的新策略.根据该反应策略,异腈化物被原位制备,并立即被捕获参与Ugi四组分反应及后续的修饰串联反应.相比之前的报道,该策略在Ugi四组分反应及其后修饰串联反应中实现了基于异腈的原位捕获,解决了反应中异腈化物的不稳定、高毒性和对环境的不友好等问题.温和的反应条件,精简的制备方法,也为异腈参与的Ugi四组分及后修饰串联反应提供了一种绿色无污染的新策略.