Novel Crystalline Cavitands for Gas Separation and Storage

Summary of the technology

- Novel crystalline cavitand compositions with unique void spaces for efficient gas separation and storage.
- Utilizes molecular/organic synthetic chemistry to enhance synthetic variability and efficacy in industrial applications
- Versatile applications extend beyond gas separation, offering potential solutions for diverse industrial needs such as catalysis and ion exchange

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OVERVIEW


This invention introduces crystalline cavitand compositions with void spaces, offering innovative solutions for industrial applications such as gas separation and storage. Unlike conventional materials, these compositions exhibit unique crystalline packing and versatile pore structures, enhancing their efficacy in various gas-related processes.

BACKGROUND: Microporous materials have long been essential in industrial applications, but their synthetic variability is limited. This invention bridges the gap by leveraging molecular/organic synthetic chemistry to create crystalline cavitand compositions with unprecedented characteristics. These compositions offer superior versatility and efficiency in gas separation and storage compared to traditional materials.

Benefit

  • Enhanced gas separation efficiency due to unique crystalline packing and versatile pore structures.
  • Greater synthetic variability offers customizable solutions for specific industrial needs.
  • Potential for improved gas storage capacity and reliability compared to conventional materials.

Market Application

  • Gas Separation Industry: Offers advanced materials for optimizing gas separation processes in various sectors including petrochemical, environmental, and energy industries.
  • Storage Solutions: Provides innovative solutions for storing gases efficiently and safely in industrial settings.
  • Research and Development: Opens avenues for further exploration and development of novel materials for gas separation and storage applications.

Publications

US Patent No. 11,492,356; 10,435,413

Related Keywords

  • Materials Technology
  • Industrial Technologies
  • Biological Sciences
  • Cellular and Molecular Biology Technology
  • Molecular diagnosis
  • Other oil and gas

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