A bifunctional ligand-derived anionic metal-organic framework with 9-connected Ni3(μ3-OH) SBUs for efficient C2H6/C2H4 separation

Key Points

• The bifunctional ligand-derived framework shows enhanced separation for C2H6 and C2H4, indicating its effectiveness.
• Separation efficiency was notably high, with metrics suggesting a significant capacity of the framework.
• An observational analysis of metal-organic frameworks highlights the role of Ni3(μ3-OH) SBUs in the separation process.
• This approach supports the potential use of the framework in industrial applications, with further exploration needed.