Minimal Framework Density Molecular Sieves for Natural Gas Storage. Final Report,January 1992-April 1993

摘要

A study of the ability of the aluminophosphate family of molecular sieves toadsorb methane is summarized. The work examines the sieves chosen for their lowest framework density and smallest pore diameter system. These materials represent a possible improvement in systems for on-board storage of natural gas as their physical properties can improve methane capacity inside the cavities and maximize framework-adsorbate interaction. The study details the topology of the aluminophospate molecular sieves and compares them to the aluminosilicate zeolites. Experimental procedures for synthesizing the sieves are described.