The development of a comprehensive toolbox based on multi-level, high-throughput screening of MOFs for CO/N separations.

The separation of CO/N mixtures is a challenging problem in the petrochemical sector due to the very similar physical properties of these two molecules, such as size, molecular weight and boiling point. To solve this and other challenging gas separations, one requires a holistic approach. The complexity of a screening exercise for adsorption-based separations arises from the multitude of existing porous materials, including metal-organic frameworks.

Reducing CO2 emissions and energy consumption of heat-integrated distillation systems.

Distillation systems are energy and power intensive processes and contribute significantly to the greenhouse gases emissions (e.g. carbon dioxide).