MICROPOROUS METAL-ORGANIC FRAMEWORKS FOR THE REMOVAL OF ACETYLENE FROM ETHYLENE

摘要

A metal-organic framework (MOF) and uses thereof are provided herein, including MOF comprising a repeat unit of the formula [ML], wherein L is a ligand of the following formula: and M is a divalent metal such as copper. The MOFs provided herein may be used in the separation of two or more gaseous molecules from each other. In some embodiments, the gaseous molecules are ethylene and acetylene.;