Hierarchical guest exchange and step-by-step activation of a biporous coordination framework.
A unique step-by-step activation of the biporous material via formation of the intermediate host-guest complex with a labile ligand has been presented on the example of the metal-organic framework [Zn4(ur)2(ndc)4]. The difference in the chemical environment of channels allows highly selective separation of the mixture of S4N4 and benzene.
Nikolaev Institute of Inorganic Chemistry, Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 3 Acad. Lavrentiev Avenue, 630090 Novosibirsk, Russian Federation.
Sergey A
SA
Sapchenko
Denis G
DG
Samsonenko
Danil N
DN
Dybtsev
Vladimir P
VP
Fedin