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Novel 3D Nitrogen-Rich Metal Organic Framework for Highly Efficient CO2 Adsorption and Catalytic Conversion to Cyclic Carbonates under Ambient Temperature

  • School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology
  • Qingdao University of Science and Technology
  • Northeast Forestry University
  • Harbin Institute of Technology Shenzhen

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Abstract

A novel Lewis acid-base bifunctional Zn(II)-based MOF-Zn-1 [Zn2L2MA·2DMF] (MA = melamine, H2L = 2,5-thiophenedicarboxylic acid), with abundant micropores and free -NH2 groups was facilely assembled by incorporating zinc(II) ion with nitrogen-rich melamine and 2,5-thiophenedicarboxylic acid ligands. The constructed MOF-Zn-1 presented an excellent affinity toward CO2 molecules due to the Lewis-base property together with abundant micropores. The Zn active sites could be used for epoxide activation. The acid-base synergistic effects facilitated CO2 conversion into cyclic carbonates under ambient temperature using the porous MOF-Zn-1 as a heterogeneous catalyst. Moreover, the MOF-Zn-1 exhibited satisfied stability and versatility, and it was easy to recycle with no obvious decrease of catalytic activity. Then the feasible synergistic mechanism of MOF-Zn-1/Bu4NBr catalysts for CO2 conversion was proposed.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)8727-8735
Number of pages9
JournalACS Sustainable Chemistry and Engineering
Volume6
Issue number7
DOIs
StatePublished - 2 Jul 2018
Externally publishedYes

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This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
    SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy

Keywords

  • Lewis acid-base
  • Zn-based MOF
  • carbon dioxide
  • cyclic carbonate
  • heterogeneous catalysis

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