Continuous Flow Synthesis of a Zr Magnetic Framework Composite for Post-Combustion CO2 Capture.

Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) have an unprecedented ability to store gas molecules, however energy efficient regeneration remains challenging. Use of magnetic induction to aid this shows promise, but economical synthesis of the requisite composites is unresolved. Continuous flow chemistry has been reported as a rapid and reliable method of MOF synthesis, delivering step-change improvements in space time yields (STY). Here the scalable production of nanomaterials suitable for regeneration by magnetic induction is demonstrated. The zirconium MOF composite, MgFe2 O4 @UiO-66-NH2 is prepared using continuous flow chemistry resulting in a material of comparable performance to its batch counterpart. Upscaling using flow chemistry gave STY >25 times that of batch synthesis. Magnetic induced regeneration using this mass produced MFC for carbon capture is then demonstrated.

Towards energy efficient separations with metal organic frameworks.

The huge energy requirement for industrial separations of chemical mixtures has necessitated the need for the development of energy efficient and alternative separation techniques in order to mitigate the negative environmental impacts associated with greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuel combustions for energy generation. A promising approach involves the use of magnetic framework composites (MFCs) for gas capture and release via localised magnetic induction heating in a process known as magnetic induction swing adsorption (MISA). This feature article presents an overview of the mechanism of induction heating of magnetic nanoparticles, incorporation of the nanoparticles into metal organic frameworks to form MFCs and the potential of deploying MFCs for the mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions using the MISA process. We also present an overview of the potential energy savings as a result of the efficiency of magnetic induction heating and we give a perspective on the future directions in material and process development that could lead to widespread deployment of the MISA process for industrial separation operations.

Magnetic Metal-Organic Frameworks for Efficient Carbon Dioxide Capture and Remote Trigger Release.

Magnetic metal-organic framework (MOF) composites show highly efficient CO2 desorption capacities upon their exposure to an alternating magnetic field, demonstrating a magnetic induction swing strategy for potentially low-energy regeneration of MOF adsorbents.