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Zeolitic imidazolate frameworks for kinetic separation of propane and propene

US8796462B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 17, 2011
Grant dateAug 5, 2014
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Expiry dateJan 24, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01D2257/7022
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Zeolitic Imidazolate Frameworks (ZIFs) characterized by organic ligands consisting of imidazole ligands that are either essentially all 2-chloroimidazole ligands or essentially all 2-bromoimidazole ligands are disclosed. Methods for separating propane and propene with the ZIFs of the present invention, as well as other ZIFs, are also disclosed.

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