18561626. Flocculation and Rapid Filtration Of Metal Organic Frameworks simplified abstract (ExxonMobil Technology and Engineering Company)

Flocculation and Rapid Filtration Of Metal Organic Frameworks

Organization Name

ExxonMobil Technology and Engineering Company

Inventor(s)

Wesley Sattler of Parsippany NJ (US)

Nicole M. Herb of Allentown NJ (US)

Matthew T. Kapelewski of Lambertville NJ (US)

Aaron W. Peters of New Hope NJ (US)

Flocculation and Rapid Filtration Of Metal Organic Frameworks - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18561626 titled 'Flocculation and Rapid Filtration Of Metal Organic Frameworks

The patent application describes methods of making metal-organic frameworks by forming a suspension capable of producing these frameworks, inducing flocculation to form flocs, separating the solid phase from the liquid phase, and recovering the metal-organic frameworks.

• Formation of a suspension by dissolving a metal salt and at least one ligand in a solvent.
• Inducing flocculation to create flocs.
• Separating the solid phase containing metal-organic frameworks from the liquid phase.
• Recovering the metal-organic frameworks from the solid phase.

Potential Applications: - Gas storage - Catalysis - Drug delivery systems

Problems Solved: - Efficient production of metal-organic frameworks - Simplified recovery process

Benefits: - Cost-effective production - High purity of metal-organic frameworks

Commercial Applications: Metal-organic frameworks can be used in various industries such as gas storage, catalysis, and drug delivery systems. The efficient production process and high purity of the frameworks make them valuable in commercial applications.

Questions about Metal-Organic Frameworks: 1. How do metal-organic frameworks compare to traditional materials in terms of gas storage capacity? 2. What are the environmental implications of using metal-organic frameworks in catalysis processes?

Original Abstract Submitted

Provided herein are methods of making metal-organic frameworks comprising forming a suspension capable of producing metal-organic frameworks; inducing flocculation of the suspension to form a plurality of flocs; allowing the flocs to separate from the suspension and produce a solid phase comprising metal-organic frameworks and a supernatant liquid phase; separating the solid phase from the supernatant liquid phase; and recovering the metal-organic frameworks from the solid phase. The present methods include dissolving a metal salt and at least one ligand in a solvent to form the suspension.