Faculty
Science (Chemistry)
Supervisor Name
Dr. Yining Huang
Keywords
Metal Organic Frameworks; MOF's; Cobalt; CO2 adsorption; Synthesis; X-ray diffraction; UTSA-16
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Description
Greenhouse gases are on the rise and climate change is a more pressing problem than ever. It is therefore imperative that a solution before. One such strategy is to capture CO2 (and other greenhouse gases) right from the source, before they can even be released into the atmosphere. In recent years, a class of porous solids termed "Metal Organic Frameworks" (MOFs) have risen to the forefront in the fight against climate change. MOFs are hybrid materials feature metal ions linked by organic linkers to form three dimensional frameworks with varying pore sizes and functionalities, depending on the linkers and metals used. Many metal organic frameworks have found applications in gas separation, storage, catalysis, and more. These porous solids have shown excellent capabilities in CO2 storage and capture, one such framework is termed "UTSA-16"
Herein this video describes a novel synthesis of "UTSA-16" using methanol and water (50:50) instead of ethanol and water as well as less overall solvent. Furthermore, the impact of X-ray fluorescence on the powder X-ray diffraction patterns of cobalt materials is made apparent. CO2 adsorption capacities are studied and future plans for 17O Solid State Nuclear Magnetic Resonance spectroscopy are outlined.
Acknowledgements
Special thanks to:
Surface Science Western
Aneta Borecki and Dr. Paul Boyle in the Chemistry Department's X-ray facility for their advice and help with my work on fluoresence
Western Research and WUSRI for this amazing opportunity
And of course, much gratitude to Dr. Yining Huang and the lab group for their continued support and help
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Video
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UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT RESEARCH INTERNSHIPS CONFERENCE
Porous Solids Against Climate Change: Exploring CO2 Adsorption in Cobalt Metal Organic Frameworks
Greenhouse gases are on the rise and climate change is a more pressing problem than ever. It is therefore imperative that a solution before. One such strategy is to capture CO2 (and other greenhouse gases) right from the source, before they can even be released into the atmosphere. In recent years, a class of porous solids termed "Metal Organic Frameworks" (MOFs) have risen to the forefront in the fight against climate change. MOFs are hybrid materials feature metal ions linked by organic linkers to form three dimensional frameworks with varying pore sizes and functionalities, depending on the linkers and metals used. Many metal organic frameworks have found applications in gas separation, storage, catalysis, and more. These porous solids have shown excellent capabilities in CO2 storage and capture, one such framework is termed "UTSA-16"
Herein this video describes a novel synthesis of "UTSA-16" using methanol and water (50:50) instead of ethanol and water as well as less overall solvent. Furthermore, the impact of X-ray fluorescence on the powder X-ray diffraction patterns of cobalt materials is made apparent. CO2 adsorption capacities are studied and future plans for 17O Solid State Nuclear Magnetic Resonance spectroscopy are outlined.
https://ir.lib.uwo.ca/usri/usri2021/researchoutputshowcase/236
Comments
Note that on slide 11, 100 mL of CO2 adsorbed implies 100 mL/g