Two amino-functionalized metal–organic frameworks with different topologies for C2H2/C2H4 separation†
Abstract
The rational design of metal–organic framework adsorbents is crucial for target gas separation. Herein, we report two three-dimensional MOFs with different topologies by regulating metal ions with amino-functionalized V-type ligands. Adsorption isotherms and Grand Canonical Monte Carlo simulation reveal that UPC-122 with channel-cavity structure has the potential to separate C2H2/C2H4 at room temperature with a separation ratio of 2.35 (50/50).