Adsorption of gases by amine and phosphine complexed Mn(II) compounds

摘要

Amine or diphosphine complexed Mn(II) compounds reversibly adsorb sulfur dioxide and oxygen as well as nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide and lower alkenes. More specifically, these compounds have the following formula:Mn(II)LX₂where X represents F⁻, Br⁻, Cl⁻, I⁻, SCN⁻ or OH⁻. L is a ligand having the formula N(R₁)_n; R₂-N = N - R₃ or The metal complexes are used to adsorb gases as a solid adsorbent, suspended on aluminum oxide or dissolved in a non-volatile solvent. The gas can be adsorbed at a low temperature in the range of 30-200°C, and desorbed at a higher temperature in the range of 45-230°C or at a lower pressure.