CO_2/CH_4 and CH_4/N_2 separation on isomeric metal organic frameworks

Two isomeric metal-organic frameworks(MOFs) with 2-dimensional(2D) and 3-dimensional(3D) topologies both comprised of Cu(Ⅱ) and OTf(OTf = trifluoromethanesulfonate) ions were synthesized and characterized.The CO_2,CH_4 and N_2 adsorption properties of the two isomeric MOFs were investigated from 263 K to 298 K at0.1 MPa.The results showed that the 2D MOF exhibited a higher selectivity for CO_2 from CO_2/CH_4 and CH_4from CH_4/N_2 compared to the 3D MOF,even though it possessed a lower surface area and pore volume.The higher adsorption heats of gases on the 2D MOF inferred the strong adsorption potential energy in the layered MOFs.Dynamic separation experiments using CO_2/CH_4 and CH_4/N_2 mixtures on the two MOFs proved that the2 D MOF had a longer elution time than the 3D MOF as well as better separation abilities.

Synthesis and Structure of a Novel Supramolecular Compound [Co(2,2′-bipy)(H_2O)_4 ][trans-1,4-chdc] and Separation of Isomer of 1,4-Cyclohexanedicarboxylic Acid

A supramolecular compound, [ Co（2,2＇-bipy） （ H2O）4 ] [ trans-1,4-chdc ] （ compound 1 ） （ 2,2＇-bipy = 2,2＇- bipyridine, 1,4-chdcH2 = 1,4-cyclohexanedicarboxylic acid）, was synthesized and characterized by single-crystal Xray diffraction analysis, IR spectrometry, TG analysis, and elemental analyses. Single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis revealed that [ Co（ 2,2＇-bipy） （ H2O）4 ]^2＋ units and adjacent 1,4-chdc^2- formed a single layer by hydrogen bonding and electrostatic interactions along the ac-plane, and two symmetry-related single layers interacted with each other by hydrogen bonding, resulting in a double layer, which further formed a 3-D structure by π-π stacking. The most attractive structural feature of compound 1 is that 1,4-chdc2- possesses only tram-conformation although there are both c/s- and tram-conformations in the raw material.

The Application of Ion Mobility-Mass Spectrometry in Untargeted Metabolomics: from Separation to Identification

Untargeted metabolomics aims to comprehensively profile metabolites as many as possible in biological samples.Recently,ion mobility-mass spectrometry(IM-MS)has emerged as a powerful technology for untargeted metabolomics.The emerging role of IM-MS in untargeted metabolomics enables the separation of metabolite isomers and generation of multidimension data to support the identification of metabolites.In this review,we first introduced the basic principles of IM-MS instruments commonly used for untargeted metabolomics.Then,we demonstrated the application of IM-MS for metabolite separation and identification of both known and unknown metabolites.Finally,we discussed the future developments of IM-MS technology to improve untargeted metabolomics.

A[Th_(8)Co_(8)]Nanocage-Based Metal–Organic Framework with Extremely Narrow Window but Flexible Nature Enabling Dual-Sieving Effect for Both Isotope and Isomer Separation

The synthesis of nanoporous materials that display a combination of molecular sieving(MS)and quantum sieving(QS)effects is still a challenging task.In this work,we have demonstrated the synthesis of a nanocaged metal–organic framework(MOF),ECUT-8,that has a dual-sieving capability.ECUT-8 afforded H_(2)/D_(2) isotope separation due to its extremely narrow window size(3.0Å),resulting in QS.Further,the framework flexibility of ECUT-8 was exploited for the separation of butane and hexane isomers due to its MS effect.Other desirable features of ECUT-8 include high thermal,water,and chemical stability,making it suitable for practical application.Herein,these results open up an avenue to design the effects of coexistence of multiple sieving in one material.