Sulfate separation by selective crystallization of a urea-functionalized metal-organic framework.
Encapsulation of SO(4)(2-) into a Ni coordination framework functionalized with urea anion-binding groups allows selective separation of this strongly hydrophilic anion from a highly competitive aqueous environment.
Custelcean
Radu
R
Chemical Sciences Division, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN 37831-6119, USA. custelceanr@ornl.gov
Sellin
Vincent
V
Moyer
Bruce A
BA
D003460:Crystallization / Q000379:methods*; D009532:Nickel / Q000737:chemistry*; D009942:Organometallic Compounds / Q000737:chemistry*; D013431:Sulfates / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D014508:Urea / Q000737:chemistry*
D009942:Organometallic Compounds; D013431:Sulfates; D009532:Nickel; D014508:Urea