Optimizing Pore Size and Polarity in Halogen-Functionalized Metal-Organic Frameworks for Efficient Xenon/Krypton Separation: A Synergistic Strategy.

Authors

Duo Yue, Rui-Ming Li, Hui-Ting Zheng, Le Yan, Liang Song, Robert Langer, Mihail Barboiu, Zhang-Wen Wei, Ji-Jun Jiang, Cheng-Yong Su

Published in

ACS applied materials & interfaces. Jun 06, 2025. Epub Jun 06, 2025.

Abstract

High-purity xenon (Xe) is crucial in semiconductor manufacturing and medical imaging, but trace krypton (Kr) in Xe poses a significant challenge in separation due to their highly similar properties. Traditional gas separation methods are ineffective for Xe/Kr, necessitating innovative adsorbent materials. This study proposes an effective strategy using halogen-functionalized ligands to adjust the pore size and polarity in metal-organic framework (MOF) materials, achieving efficient Xe/Kr separation. A series of MOFs (LIFM-DMOF-X₁, X = F, Cl, Br, I) were designed to simultaneously control pore size and wall polarity. Experimental results show that LIFM-DMOF-Cl₁ and LIFM-DMOF-Br₁ exhibit excellent adsorption performance and selectivity for Xe/Kr. Theoretical calculations confirm stronger Xe interactions with MOF C-H groups and halogen atoms, validating the structure-property relationship. This approach provides a synergistic strategy for developing particular gas separation materials for Xe/Kr.

PMID:
40478458
Bibliographic data and abstract were imported from PubMed on 06 Jun 2025.

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