SEPARATION OF METHANE OF HYDROCARBONS WITH HIGHER CARBON NUMBER USING ZEOLITHI IMIDAZOLATGERÜSTMATERIALIEN

SEPARATION OF HYDROGEN OF HYDROCARBONS USING ZEOLITHI IMIDAZOLATGERÜSTMATERIALIEN

EMM-19*: NOVEL ZEOLITIC IMIDAZOLATE FRAMEWORK MATERIAL, METHODS FOR MAKING SAME, AND USES THEREOF

EMM-19*: NOVEL ZEOLITIC IMIDAZOLATE FRAMEWORK MATERIAL, METHODS FOR MAKING SAME, AND USES THEREOF A method is provided for forming a zeolitic imidazolate framework composition using at least one reactant that is relatively insoluble in the reaction medium. Also provided herein is a material made according to the method, designated either as EMM-19 or as EMM-19*, and a method of using same to adsorb and/or separate gases, such as carbon dioxide ...

SEPARATION OF CARBON DIOXIDE FROM METHANE UTILIZING ZEOLITIC IMIDAZOLATE FRAMEWORK MATERIALS

The present invention relates to the selective separation of carbon dioxide ('CO2') from methane ('CH4') in streams containing both carbon dioxide and methane utilizing a zeolitic imidazolate framework ('ZIF') material. Preferably, the stream to be separated is fed to the present process in a substantially gaseous phase. In preferred embodiments, the current invention is utilized in a process to separate carbon dioxide from natural gas streams preferably for sequestration of at least a portion of the carbon dioxide present in the natural gas.

ZEOLITIC IMIDAZOLATE FRAMEWORK MATERIAL, METHODS FOR MAKING SAME, AND USES THEREOF

SEPARATION OF CARBON DIOXIDE FROM NITROGEN USING MATERIALS WITH ZEOLITHI IMIDAZOLATGERÜST

Separation of carbon dioxide from methane utilizing zeolitic imidazolate framework materials

SEPARATION OF METHANE FROM HIGHER CARBON NUMBER HYDROCARBONS UTILIZING ZEOLITIC IMIDAZOLATE FRAMEWORK MATERIALS

The present invention relates to the selective separation of methane ('CH4') from higher carbon number hydrocarb-ons ('HHCs) in streams containing both methane and higher carbon number hydrocarbons (e.g. ethylene, ethane, propylene, propane, etc.) utilizing a zeolitic imidazolate framework ('ZIF') material. Preferably, the stream to be separated is fed to the present process in a substantially gaseous phase. In preferred embodiments, the current invention is utilized in a process to separate methane from higher carbon number hydrocarbons in natural gas streams.

SEPARATION OF METHANE FROM HIGHER CARBON NUMBER HYDROCARBONS UTILIZING ZEOLITIC IMIDAZOLATE FRAMEWORK MATERIALS

The present invention relates to the selective separation of methane ('CH4') from higher carbon number hydrocarbons ('HHCs) in streams containing both methane and higher carbon number hydrocarbons (e.g. ethylene, ethane, propylene, propane, etc.) utilizing a zeolitic imidazolate framework ('ZIF') material. Preferably, the stream to be separated is fed to the present process in a substantially gaseous phase. In preferred embodiments, the current invention is utilized in a process to separate methane from higher carbon number hydrocarbons in natural gas streams.

Separation of carbon dioxide from nitrogen utilizing zeolitic imidazolate framework materials

The present invention relates to the selective separation of carbon dioxide (“CO2”) from nitrogen (“N2”) in streams containing both carbon dioxide and nitrogen utilizing a zeolitic imidazolate framework (“ZIF”) material. Preferably, the stream to be separated is fed to the present process in a substantially gaseous phase. In preferred embodiments, the current invention is utilized in a process to separate carbon dioxide from combustion gas (e.g., flue gas) streams preferably for sequestration of at least a portion of the carbon dioxide produced in combustion processes.

Separation of methane from higher carbon number hydrocarbons utilizing zeolitic imidazolate framework materials

The present invention relates to the selective separation of methane ('CH ...

SEPARATION OF CARBON DIOXIDE FROM NITROGEN UTILIZING ZEOLITIC IMIDAZOLATE FRAMEWORK MATERIALS

The present invention relates to the selective separation of carbon dioxide ('CO2') from nitrogen ('N2') in streams containing both carbon dioxide and nitrogen utilizing a zeolitic imidazolate framework ('ZIF') material. Preferably, the stream to be separated is fed to the present process in a substantially gaseous phase. In preferred embodiments, the current invention is utilized in a process to separate carbon dioxide from combustion gas (e.g., flue gas) streams preferably for sequestration of at least a portion of the carbon dioxide produced in combustion processes.

SEPARATION OF CARBON DIOXIDE FROM NITROGEN UTILIZING ZEOLITIC IMIDAZOLATE FRAMEWORK MATERIALS

The present invention relates to the selective separation of carbon dioxide ('CO2') from nitrogen ('N2') in streams containing both carbon dioxide and nitrogen utilizing a zeolitic imidazolate framework ('ZIF') material. Preferably, the stream to be separated is fed to the present process in a substantially gaseous phase. In preferred embodiments, the current invention is utilized in a process to separate carbon dioxide from combustion gas (e.g., flue gas) streams preferably for sequestration of at least a portion of the carbon dioxide produced in combustion processes.

LINKER EXCHANGE IN ZEOLITIC IMIDAZOLATE FRAMEWORKS

Separation of carbon dioxide from methane utilizing zeolitic imidazolate framework materials

The present invention relates to the selective separation of carbon dioxide ('CO

SEPARATION OF HYDROGEN FROM HYDROCARBONS UTILIZING ZEOLITIC IMIDAZOLATE FRAMEWORK MATERIALS

The present invention relates to the selective separation of hydrogen ('H2') from hydrocarbons in streams containing both hydrogen and hydrocarbons (e.g. methane, ethylene, ethane, propylene, propane, etc.) utilizing a zeolitic imidazolate framework ('ZIF') material. Preferably, the stream to be separated is fed to the present process in a substantially gaseous phase. In preferred embodiments, the current invention is utilized in either a pressure swing adsorption process, a temperature swing adsorption process, or a membrane separations process to separate hydrogen from hydrocarbons present in hydrogen production streams or petrochemical/petroleum refining product streams and intermediate streams.

Separation of carbon dioxide from nitrogen utilizing zeolitic imidazolate framework materials

The present invention relates to the selective separation of carbon dioxide ('CO ...

HYDROTREATING PROCESS

A process for hydrotreating a first aromatics- and sulfur- containing hydrocarbon feed using a fresh supported CoMo catalyst, includes treating the fresh catalyst under first hydrotreating conditions with a second hydrocarbon feed having a lower aromatics content than the first feed.

EMM-19*: NOVEL ZEOLITIC IMIDAZOLATE FRAMEWORK MATERIAL, METHODS FOR MAKING SAME, AND USES THEREOF

A method is provided for forming a zeolitic imidazolate framework composition using at least one reactant that is relatively insoluble in the reaction medium. Also provided herein is a material made according to the method, designated either as EMM-19 or as EMM-19*, and a method of using same to adsorb and/or separate gases, such as carbon dioxide.

SEPARATION OF HYDROGEN FROM HYDROCARBONS UTILIZING ZEOLITIC IMIDAZOLATE FRAMEWORK MATERIALS

The present invention relates to the selective separation of hydrogen ('H2') from hydrocarbons in streams containing both hydrogen and hydrocarbons (e.g. methane, ethylene, ethane, propylene, propane, etc.) utilizing a zeolitic imidazolate framework ('ZIF') material. Preferably, the stream to be separated is fed to the present process in a substantially gaseous phase. In preferred embodiments, the current invention is utilized in either a pressure swing adsorption process, a temperature swing adsorption process, or a membrane separations process to separate hydrogen from hydrocarbons present in hydrogen production streams or petrochemical/petroleum refining product streams and intermediate streams.

POROUS CRYSTALLINE MATERIALS, THEIR SYNTHESIS AND USE

A porous crystalline material has a tetrahedral framework comprising a general structure, M'-IM-M2, wherein M1 comprises a metal having a first valency, wherein M2 comprises a metal having a second valency different from said first valency, and wherein IM is imidazolate or a substituted imidazolate linking moiety.

Porous crystalline materials, their synthesis and use

A porous crystalline material has a tetrahedral framework comprising a general structure, M1-IM-M2, wherein M1 comprises a metal having a first valency, wherein M2 comprises a metal having a second valency different from said first valency, and wherein IM is imidazolate or a substituted imidazolate linking moiety.

POROUS CRYSTALLINE MATERIALS, THEIR SYNTHESIS AND USE

A porous crystalline material has a tetrahedral framework comprising a general structure, M'-IM-M2, wherein M1 comprises a metal having a first valency, wherein M2 comprises a metal having a second valency different from said first valency, and wherein IM is imidazolate or a substituted imidazolate linking moiety.

SEPARATION OF CARBON DIOXIDE FROM METHANE UTILIZING ZEOLITIC IMIDAZOLATE FRAMEWORK MATERIALS

The present invention relates to the selective separation of carbon dioxide ('C02') from methane ('CH4') in streams containing both carbon dioxide and methane utilizing a zeolitic imidazolate framework ('ZIF) material. Preferably, the stream to be separated is fed to the present process in a substantially gaseous phase. In preferred embodiments, the current invention is utilized in a process to separate carbon dioxide from natural gas streams preferably for sequestration of at least a portion of the carbon dioxide present in the natural gas.

EMM-19*: NOVEL ZEOLITIC IMIDAZOLATE FRAMEWORK MATERIAL, METHODS FOR MAKING SAME, AND USES THEREOF

EMM-19*: NOVEL ZEOLITIC IMIDAZOLATE FRAMEWORK MATERIAL, METHODS FOR MAKING SAME, AND USES THEREOF A method is provided for forming a zeolitic imidazolate framework composition using at least one reactant that is relatively insoluble in the reaction medium. Also provided herein is a material made according to the method, designated either as EMM-19 or as EMM-19*, and a method of using same to adsorb and/or separate gases, such as carbon dioxide ...

EMM-19*: NOVEL ZEOLITIC IMIDAZOLATE FRAMEWORK MATERIAL, METHODS FOR MAKING SAME, AND USES THEREOF

A method is provided for forming a zeolitic imidazolate framework composition using at least one reactant that is relatively insoluble in the reaction medium. Also provided herein is a material made according to the method, designated either as EMM-19 or as EMM-19*, and a method of using same to adsorb and/or separate gases, such as carbon dioxide.

Separation of hydrogen from hydrocarbons utilizing zeolitic imidazolate framework materials

The present invention relates to the selective separation of hydrogen ('H2') from hydrocarbons in streams containing both hydrogen and hydrocarbons (e.g. methane, ethylene, ethane, propylene, propane, etc.) utilizing a zeolitic imidazolate framework ('ZIF') material. Preferably, the stream to be separated is fed to the present process in a substantially gaseous phase. In preferred embodiments, the current invention is utilized in either a pressure swing adsorption process, a temperature swing adsorption process, or a membrane separations process to separate hydrogen from hydrocarbons present in hydrogen production streams or petrochemical/petroleum refining product streams and intermediate streams.

Separation of hydrogen from hydrocarbons utilizing zeolitic imidazolate framework materials

Hydrotreating process

A process for hydrotreating a first aromatics- and sulfur- containing hydrocarbon feed using a fresh supported CoMo catalyst, includes treating the fresh catalyst under first hydrotreating conditions with a second hydrocarbon feed having a lower aromatics content than the first feed.

Separation of carbon dioxide from methane utilizing zeolitic imidazolate framework materials

The present invention relates to the selective separation of carbon dioxide (“CO 2 ”) from methane (“CH 4 ”) in streams containing both carbon dioxide and methane utilizing a zeolitic imidazolate framework (“ZIF”) material. Preferably, the stream to be separated is fed to the present process in a substantially gaseous phase. In preferred embodiments, the current invention is utilized in a process to separate carbon dioxide from natural gas streams preferably for sequestration of at least a portion of the carbon dioxide present in the natural gas.

Zeolitic imidazolate framework material, methods for making same, and uses thereof

A method is provided for forming a zeolitic imidazolate framework composition using at least one reactant that is relatively insoluble in the reaction medium. Also provided herein is a material made according to the method, designated either as EMM-19 or as EMM-19*, and a method of using same to adsorb and/or separate gases, such as carbon dioxide.

Separation of methane from higher carbon number hydrocarbons utilizing zeolitic imidazolate framework materials

Zeolitic imidazolate framework material, methods for making same, and uses thereof

A method is provided for forming a zeolitic imidazolate framework composition using at least one reactant that is relatively insoluble in the reaction medium. Also provided herein is a material made according to the method, designated either as EMM-19 or as EMM-19*, and a method of using same to adsorb and/or separate gases, such as carbon dioxide.

Linker exchange in zeolitic imidazolate frameworks

A method is provided for replacing at least a portion of the organic linker content of a zeolitic imidazolate framework composition. The method comprises exchanging the organic linker with another organic linker. Also provided is a new material, designated as EMM-19, and a method of using EMM-19 to adsorb gases, such as carbon dioxide.

EMM19star novel zeolitic imidazolate framework material, methods for making same, and uses thereof

A method is provided for forming a zeolitic imidazolate framework composition using at least one reactant that is relatively insoluble in the reaction medium. Also provided herein is a material made according to the method, designated either as EMM-19 or as EMM-19*, and a method of using same to adsorb and/or separate gases, such as carbon dioxide.

Zeolitic imidazolate framework material, methods for making same, and uses thereof

A method is provided for forming a zeolitic imidazolate framework composition using at least one reactant that is relatively insoluble in the reaction medium. Also provided herein is a material made according to the method, designated either as EMM-19 or as EMM-19*, and a method of using same to adsorb and/or separate gases, such as carbon dioxide.

Separation of hydrogen from hydrocarbons utilizing zeolitic imidazolate framework materials

The present invention relates to the selective separation of hydrogen ('H2') hydrocarbons in streams containing both hydrogen and hydrocarbons (e.g. methane, ethylene, ethane, propylene, propane, etc.) utilizing a zeolitic imidazolate framework ('ZIF') material. Preferably, the stream to be separated is fed to the present process in a substantially gaseous phase. In preferred embodiments, the current invention is utilized in either a pressure swing adsorption process, a temperature swing adsorption process, or a membrane separations process to separate hydrogen from hydrocarbons present in hydrogen production streams or petrochemical/petroleum refining product streams and intermediate streams.

Separation of carbon dioxide from methane utilizing zeolitic imidazolate framework materials

The present invention relates to the selective separation of carbon dioxide ("CO2") from methane ("CH4") in streams containing both carbon dioxide and methane utilizing a zeolitic imidazolate framework ("ZIF") material. Preferably, the stream to be separated is fed to the present process in a substantially gaseous phase. In preferred embodiments, the current invention is utilized in a process to separate carbon dioxide from natural gas streams preferably for sequestration of at least a portion of the carbon dioxide present in the natural gas.

HYDROTREATING PROCESS

A process for hydrotreating a first aromatics- and sulfur- containing hydrocarbon feed using a fresh supported CoMo catalyst, includes treating the fresh catalyst under first hydrotreating conditions with a second hydrocarbon feed having a lower aromatics content than the first feed.

Hydrotreating process

A process for hydrotreating a first aromatics- and sulfur-containing hydrocarbon feed using a fresh supported CoMo catalyst, includes treating the fresh catalyst under first hydrotreating conditions with a second hydrocarbon feed having a lower aromatics content than the first feed.

Separation of hydrogen from hydrocarbons utilizing zeolitic imidazolate framework materials

The present invention relates to the selective separation of hydrogen (H2) hydrocarbons in streams containing both hydrogen and hydrocarbons (e.g. methane, ethylene, ethane, propylene, propane, etc.) utilizing a zeolitic imidazolate framework (ZIF) material. Preferably, the stream to be separated is fed to the present process in a substantially gaseous phase. In preferred embodiments, the current invention is utilized in either a pressure swing adsorption process, a temperature swing adsorption process, or a membrane separations process to separate hydrogen from hydrocarbons present in hydrogen production streams or petrochemical/petroleum refining product streams and intermediate streams.

Linker exchange in zeolitic imidazolate frameworks

A method is provided for replacing at least a portion of the organic linker content of a zeolitic imidazolate framework composition. The method comprises exchanging the organic linker with another organic linker. Also provided is a new material, designated as EMM-19, and a method of using EMM-19 to adsorb gases, such as carbon dioxide.

Hydrotreating process

A process for hydrotreating a first aromatics- and sulfur-containing hydrocarbon feed using a fresh supported CoMo catalyst, includes treating the fresh catalyst under first hydrotreating conditions with a second hydrocarbon feed having a lower aromatics content than the first feed.

Separation of hydrogen from hydrocarbons utilizing zeolitic imidazolate framework materials

The present invention relates to the selective separation of hydrogen ("H2") hydrocarbons in streams containing both hydrogen and hydrocarbons (e.g. methane, ethylene, ethane, propylene, propane, etc.) utilizing a zeolitic imidazolate framework ("ZIF") material. Preferably, the stream to be separated is fed to the present process in a substantially gaseous phase. In preferred embodiments, the current invention is utilized in either a pressure swing adsorption process, a temperature swing adsorption process, or a membrane separations process to separate hydrogen from hydrocarbons present in hydrogen production streams or petrochemical/petroleum refining product streams and intermediate streams.

Separation of carbon dioxide from nitrogen utilizing zeolitic imidazolate framework materials

The present invention relates to the selective separation of carbon dioxide (CO2) from nitrogen (N2) in streams containing both carbon dioxide and nitrogen utilizing a zeolitic imidazolate framework (ZIF) material. Preferably, the stream to be separated is fed to the present process in a substantially gaseous phase. In preferred embodiments, the current invention is utilized in a process to separate carbon dioxide from combustion gas (e.g., flue gas) streams preferably for sequestration of at least a portion of the carbon dioxide produced in combustion processes.

Separation of methane from higher carbon number hydrocarbons utilizing zeolitic imidazolate framework materials

The present invention relates to the selective separation of methane ('CH4') from higher carbon number hydrocarbons ('HHCs) in streams containing both methane and higher carbon number hydrocarbons (e.g. ethylene, ethane, propylene, propane, etc.) utilizing a zeolitic imidazolate framework ('ZIF') material. Preferably, the stream to be separated is fed to the present process in a substantially gaseous phase. In preferred embodiments, the current invention is utilized in a process to separate methane from higher carbon number hydrocarbons in natural gas streams.

Separation of methane from higher carbon number hydrocarbons utilizing zeolitic imidazolate framework materials

The present invention relates to the selective separation of methane (“CH 4 ”) from higher carbon number hydrocarbons (“HHC”s) in streams containing both methane and higher carbon number hydrocarbons (e.g. ethylene, ethane, propylene, propane, etc.) utilizing a zeolitic imidazolate framework (“ZIF”) material. Preferably, the stream to be separated is fed to the present process in a substantially gaseous phase. In preferred embodiments, the current invention is utilized in a process to separate methane from higher carbon number hydrocarbons in natural gas streams.

EMM19 novel zeolitic imidazolate framework material, methods for making same, and uses thereof

A method is provided for forming a zeolitic imidazolate framework composition using at least one reactant that is relatively insoluble in the reaction medium. Also provided herein is a material made according to the method, designated as EMM-19, and a method of using EMM-19 to adsorb gases, such as carbon dioxide.

Separation of methane from higher carbon number hydrocarbons utilizing zeolitic imidazolate framework materials

The present invention relates to the selective separation of methane ("CH4") from higher carbon number hydrocarbons ("HHC"s) in streams containing both methane and higher carbon number hydrocarbons (e.g. ethylene, ethane, propylene, propane, etc.) utilizing a zeolitic imidazolate framework ("ZIF") material. Preferably, the stream to be separated is fed to the present process in a substantially gaseous phase. In preferred embodiments, the current invention is utilized in a process to separate methane from higher carbon number hydrocarbons in natural gas streams.

Separation of carbon dioxide from methane utilizing zeolitic imidazolate framework materials

The present invention relates to the selective separation of carbon dioxide ('CO2') from methane ('CH4') in streams containing both carbon dioxide and methane utilizing a zeolitic imidazolate framework ('ZIF') material. Preferably, the stream to be separated is fed to the present process in a substantially gaseous phase. In preferred embodiments, the current invention is utilized in a process to separate carbon dioxide from natural gas streams preferably for sequestration of at least a portion of the carbon dioxide present in the natural gas.

Hydrotreating process

A process for hydrotreating a first aromatics- and sulfur-containing hydrocarbon feed using a fresh supported CoMo catalyst, includes treating the fresh catalyst under first hydrotreating conditions with a second hydrocarbon feed having a lower aromatics content than the first feed.

Emm-19: novel zeolitic imidazolate framework material, methods for making same, and uses thereof

A method is provided for forming a zeolitic imidazolate framework composition by using at least one reactant that is relatively insoluble in the reaction medium. Also provided herein is a material made according to the method, designated as EMM-19, and a method of using the EMM-19 to adsorb gases, such as carbon dioxide.

HYDROTREATING PROCESS

A process for hydrotreating a first aromatics- and sulfur-containing hydrocarbon feed using a fresh supported CoMo catalyst, includes treating the fresh catalyst under first hydrotreating conditions with a second hydrocarbon feed having a lower aromatics content than the first feed.

Separation of carbon dioxide from nitrogen utilizing zeolitic imidazolate framework materials

The present invention relates to the selective separation of carbon dioxide ("CO2") from nitrogen ("N2") in streams containing both carbon dioxide and nitrogen utilizing a zeolitic imidazolate framework ("ZIF") material. Preferably, the stream to be separated is fed to the present process in a substantially gaseous phase. In preferred embodiments, the current invention is utilized in a process to separate carbon dioxide from combustion gas (e.g., flue gas) streams preferably for sequestration of at least a portion of the carbon dioxide produced in combustion processes.

Separation of carbon dioxide from nitrogen utilizing zeolitic imidazolate framework materials

The present invention relates to the selective separation of carbon dioxide ('CO2') from nitrogen ('N2') in streams containing both carbon dioxide and nitrogen utilizing a zeolitic imidazolate framework ('ZIF') material. Preferably, the stream to be separated is fed to the present process in a substantially gaseous phase. In preferred embodiments, the current invention is utilized in a process to separate carbon dioxide from combustion gas (e.g., flue gas) streams preferably for sequestration of at least a portion of the carbon dioxide produced in combustion processes.

LINKER EXCHANGE IN ZEOLITIC IMIDAZOLATE FRAMEWORKS

A method is provided for replacing at least a portion of the organic linker content of a zeolitic imidazolate framework composition. The method comprises exchanging the organic linker with another organic linker. Also provided is a new material, designated as EMM-19, and a method of using EMM-19 to adsorb gases, such as carbon dioxide. 1. A method for exchanging imidazolate linker in a zeolitic imidazolate framework composition , said method comprising the steps of: (a) providing a first zeolitic imidazolate framework composition having a tetrahedral framework comprising a general structure , M-IM-M , wherein Mand Mcomprise the same or different metal cations , and wherein IMis an imidazolate or a substituted imidazolate linking moiety; (b) providing a liquid composition comprising IM , wherein IMis an imidazolate or a substituted imidazolate which is different from IM; and (c) contacting the first zeolitic imidazolate framework composition with the liquid composition under conditions sufficient to exchange at least a portion of IMwith at least a portion of IMand to produce a second zeolitic imidazolate framework composition , M-IM-M , wherein IMcomprises IM , and wherein the framework type of the second zeolitic imidazolate framework composition is different from the framework type obtained when a zeolitic imidazolate framework composition is prepared by crystallizing a liquid reaction mixture comprising a solution of M , Mand IM.2. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the framework type of the first zeolitic imidazolate framework composition is the same as the framework type of the second zeolitic imidazolate framework composition.3. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the first zeolitic imidazolate framework composition comprises less than 1 mole percent of IM claim 1 , based on the total moles of IMand IMin the first zeolitic imidazolate framework composition claim 1 , wherein the liquid composition comprises less than 1 mole percent of IM claim 1 , based ...

EMM19star NOVEL ZEOLITIC IMIDAZOLATE FRAMEWORK MATERIAL, METHODS FOR MAKING SAME, AND USES THEREOF

A method is provided for forming a zeolitic imidazolate framework composition using at least one reactant that is relatively insoluble in the reaction medium. Also provided herein is a material made according to the method, designated either as EMM-19 or as EMM-19*, and a method of using same to adsorb and/or separate gases, such as carbon dioxide. 1. A zeolitic imidazolate framework composition with the SOD framework type , wherein the zeolitic imidazolate framework structure is capable of sorbing , at a temperature of ˜28° C.: (i) at least 0.60 mmol of COper gram of zeolitic imidazole framework composition at a COpartial pressure of ˜75 Torr; (ii) at least 0.75 mmol of COper gram of zeolitic imidazole framework composition at a COpartial pressure of ˜100 Torr; (iii) at least 1.15 mmol of COper gram of zeolitic imidazole framework composition at a COpartial pressure of ˜200 Torr; and/or (iv) at least 0.35 mmol of COper gram of zeolitic imidazole framework composition at a COpartial pressure of ˜39 Torr.2. A zeolitic imidazolate framework composition having the empirical formula , Zn(5-azabenzimidazolate) , wherein the zeolitic imidazolate framework structure is capable of sorbing , at a temperature of ˜28° C.: (i) at least 0.60 mmol of COper gram of zeolitic imidazole framework composition at a COpartial pressure of ˜75 Torr; (ii) at least 0.75 mmol of COper gram of zeolitic imidazole framework composition at a COpartial pressure of ˜100 Torr: (iii) at least 1.15 mmol of COper gram of zeolitic imidazole framework composition at a COpartial pressure of ˜200 Torr; and/or (iv) at least 0.35 mmol of COper gram of zeolitic imidazole framework composition at a COpartial pressure of ˜39 Torr.3. A porous crystalline material having the empirical formula Zn(5-aza-benzimidazolate) , exhibiting an SOD framework type , and exhibiting an x-ray diffraction pattern with peaks defined by the d-spacing ranges and relative intensity ranges described in Table 1b.4. A porous ...

EMM19 NOVEL ZEOLITIC IMIDAZOLATE FRAMEWORK MATERIAL, METHODS FOR MAKING SAME, AND USES THEREOF

A method is provided for forming a zeolitic imidazolate framework composition using at least one reactant that is relatively insoluble in the reaction medium. Also provided herein is a material made according to the method, designated as EMM-19, and a method of using EMM-19 to adsorb gases, such as carbon dioxide. 1. A method for forming a zeolitic imidazolate framework composition , said method comprising the steps of: (a) mixing together a reaction medium , a source of a imidazolate or a substituted imidazolate reactant , IM , and a reactant source of metals Mand Mto form a synthesis mixture , wherein Mand Mcomprise the same or different metal cations , at least one of which reactants is relatively insoluble in the reaction medium itself and in the synthesis mixture; and (b) maintaining the synthesis mixture having at least one relatively insoluble reactant under conditions sufficient to form a zeolitic imidazolate framework composition having a tetrahedral framework comprising a general structure , M-IM-M.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the zeolitic imidazolate framework composition product has a framework type that is different from the framework type obtained when a zeolitic imidazolate framework composition is prepared by crystallizing substantially soluble sources of M claim 1 , Mand IM in the same reaction medium.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the zeolitic imidazolate framework composition product has a framework type that is the same as the framework type obtained when a zeolitic imidazolate framework composition is prepared by crystallizing substantially soluble sources of M claim 1 , Mand IM in a different reaction medium.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the zeolitic imidazolate framework composition product exhibits a framework type selected from the group consisting of ABW claim 1 , AGO claim 1 , AEI claim 1 , AEL claim 1 , AEN claim 1 , AET claim 1 , AFG claim 1 , AFI claim 1 , AFN claim 1 , AFO claim 1 , AFR ...

Porous crystalline materials, their synthesis and use

A porous crystalline material has a tetrahedral framework comprising a general structure, M'-IM-M 2 , wherein M 1 comprises a metal having a first valency, wherein M 2 comprises a metal having a second valency different from said first valency, and wherein IM is imidazolate or a substituted imidazolate linking moiety.

Separation of carbon dioxide from methane using zeolitic imidazolate structural materials

Un procedimiento para separar CO2 de una corriente de alimentación del proceso, que comprende: a) poner en contacto un lecho adsorbente constituido por un material estructural de imidazolato zeolítico con una corriente de humectación del proceso que comprende CO2 y CH4 a una primera presión y primera temperatura; b) adsorber al menos una parte del CO2 en el lecho adsorbente; c) producir una corriente de producto pobre en CO2, en donde la corriente de producto pobre en CO2 tiene una concentración de CO2 en % vol. menor que la corriente de alimentación del proceso; y d) producir una corriente de producto rica en CO2 a una segunda presión y segunda temperatura, en donde la corriente de producto rica en CO2 tiene una concentración de CO2 en % en vol. mayor que la corriente de alimentación del proceso; en el que el material estructural de imidazolato zeolítico tiene una estructura de marco en donde cada uno de los vértices de la estructura de marco está constituido por un ion metálico sencillo, y cada par de vértices adyacentes conectados de la estructura de marco está enlazado por átomos de nitrógeno de un anión imidazolato o su derivado, y en el que el material estructural de imidazolato zeolítico tiene una relación de carga de adsorción para CO2 frente a CH4 de al menos 10, midiéndose la relación de carga de adsorción a 301 K y 106,6 kPa, y en el que el material estructural de imidazolato zeolítico exhibe isotermas de CO2 con un comportamiento histerético. A method for separating CO2 from a process feed stream, comprising: a) contacting an adsorbent bed consisting of a zeolitic imidazolate structural material with a process wetting stream comprising CO2 and CH4 at a first and first pressure temperature; b) adsorb at least a portion of the CO2 in the adsorbent bed; c) produce a stream of CO2-poor product, where the stream of CO2-poor product has a CO2 concentration in% vol. less than the process feed current; and d) produce a stream of CO2-rich product at a second ...

Separation of methane from higher carbon number hydrocarbons utilizing zeolitic imidazolate framework materials

The present invention relates to the selective separation of methane ('CH 4 ') from higher carbon number hydrocarbons ('HHCs) in streams containing both methane and higher carbon number hydrocarbons (e.g. ethylene, ethane, propylene, propane, etc.) utilizing a zeolitic imidazolate framework ('ZIF') material. Preferably, the stream to be separated is fed to the present process in a substantially gaseous phase. In preferred embodiments, the current invention is utilized in a process to separate methane from higher carbon number hydrocarbons in natural gas streams.

Separation of hydrogen from hydrocarbons utilizing zeolitic imidazolate framework materials

The present invention relates to the selective separation of hydrogen ('H2') from hydrocarbons in streams containing both hydrogen and hydrocarbons (e.g. methane, ethylene, ethane, propylene, propane, etc.) utilizing a zeolitic imidazolate framework ('ZIF') material. Preferably, the stream to be separated is fed to the present process in a substantially gaseous phase. In preferred embodiments, the current invention is utilized in either a pressure swing adsorption process, a temperature swing adsorption process, or a membrane separations process to separate hydrogen from hydrocarbons present in hydrogen production streams or petrochemical/petroleum refining product streams and intermediate streams.

Abtrennung von methan von kohlenwasserstoffen mit höherer kohlenstoffzahl unter verwendung von zeolithischen imidazolatgerüstmaterialien

Abtrennung von wasserstoff von kohlenwasserstoffen unter verwendung von zeolithischen imidazolatgerüstmaterialien

Abtrennung von kohlendioxid aus stickstoff unter verwendung von materialien mit zeolithischem imidazolatgerüst

Separation of carbon dioxide from nitrogen utilizing zeolitic imidazolate framework materials

The present invention relates to the selective separation of carbon dioxide ('CO2') from nitrogen ('N2') in streams containing both carbon dioxide and nitrogen utilizing a zeolitic imidazolate framework ('ZIF') material. Preferably, the stream to be separated is fed to the present process in a substantially gaseous phase. In preferred embodiments, the current invention is utilized in a process to separate carbon dioxide from combustion gas (e.g., flue gas) streams preferably for sequestration of at least a portion of the carbon dioxide produced in combustion processes.

Separation of hydrogen from hydrocarbons utilizing zeolitic imidazolate framework materials

The present invention relates to the selective separation of hydrogen ('H2') from hydrocarbons in streams containing both hydrogen and hydrocarbons (e.g. methane, ethylene, ethane, propylene, propane, etc.) utilizing a zeolitic imidazolate framework ('ZIF') material. Preferably, the stream to be separated is fed to the present process in a substantially gaseous phase. In preferred embodiments, the current invention is utilized in either a pressure swing adsorption process, a temperature swing adsorption process, or a membrane separations process to separate hydrogen from hydrocarbons present in hydrogen production streams or petrochemical/petroleum refining product streams and intermediate streams.