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Product Introduction: Generic Advanced Coordination Polymer

This advanced coordination polymer, a class of crystalline materials formed by metal ions linked through organic ligands, represents a frontier in functional materials science. While a specific CAS number is not assigned, its structure and properties align with leading coordination polymers used in gas storage, catalysis, and sensing applications. Characterized by highly porous frameworks, tunable chemical functionality, and exceptional stability, this material bridges the gap between traditional inorganic solids and organic polymers, offering unprecedented control over molecular interactions and mass transport.

Fundamental Characteristics

This coordination polymer exhibits a suite of properties that enable its diverse applications:

Porous Architecture: Features a high surface area (1,000–5,000 m²/g) and uniform pore sizes (0.5–3 nm), with interconnected channels that facilitate selective adsorption and diffusion of guest molecules. This porosity is adjustable by modifying ligand length and metal ion type.

Chemical Versatility: The organic ligands (e.g., carboxylates, imidazolates) can be functionalized with groups like amines, alkyl chains, or fluorophores, allowing customization for specific target molecules or reactions.

Thermal & Chemical Stability: Maintains structural integrity at temperatures up to 300°C and resists degradation in acidic, basic, and organic solvent environments—outperforming many zeolites and activated carbons in harsh conditions.

Mechanical Robustness: Exhibits moderate mechanical strength (Young’s modulus of 1–10 GPa) and flexibility, enabling processing into pellets, films, or monoliths without losing porous structure.

Guest Responsiveness: Undergoes reversible structural changes upon adsorption of specific molecules, making it suitable for sensing and controlled release applications.

Key Applications

This coordination polymer is transforming multiple industries through its unique capabilities:

Gas Storage & Separation: Used for hydrogen and methane storage in energy applications, with a hydrogen uptake capacity of 2–5 wt% at 77 K and 1 bar—sufficient to meet automotive fuel cell requirements. In natural gas processing, it selectively adsorbs CO₂ over CH₄, achieving separation factors of 50–100, reducing the energy cost of natural gas purification by 30%.

Heterogeneous Catalysis: Acts as a catalyst support for metal nanoparticles (e.g., Pt, Pd), where its porous structure confines reactants and enhances catalytic activity. In CO oxidation reactions, it achieves turnover frequencies 5–10x higher than traditional alumina supports, with stable performance over 10,000+ cycles.

Environmental Sensing: Functionalized with fluorescent ligands, it detects volatile organic compounds (VOCs) such as benzene and formaldehyde at concentrations as low as 1 ppm. The fluorescence intensity changes linearly with analyte concentration, enabling real-time monitoring in indoor air quality systems.

Drug Delivery: Loads pharmaceutical molecules (e.g., chemotherapy drugs) within its pores, releasing them slowly in response to pH or temperature changes. In preclinical studies, it reduces drug dosage frequency by 50% while minimizing side effects through targeted release in tumor microenvironments (pH 6.0–6.5).

Water Purification: Removes heavy metals (e.g., As³⁺, Cr⁶⁺) and organic pollutants (e.g., pesticides) from water, with adsorption capacities exceeding 200 mg/g. Its selective binding sites allow purification of contaminated water to drinking standards in a single pass.

Advantages & Considerations

This coordination polymer offers significant benefits alongside practical factors:

Molecular Precision: Allows design of materials with pore sizes and chemical functionalities tailored to specific applications, reducing waste and improving efficiency.

Sustainability: Many variants are synthesized using earth-abundant metals (e.g., iron, copper) and biodegradable ligands, reducing reliance on rare elements. Their recyclability (5+ uses in adsorption processes) further lowers environmental impact.

Multifunctionality: A single material can combine adsorption, catalysis, and sensing capabilities, simplifying system design in applications like air purification units.

Considerations: Synthesis typically requires precise control over reaction conditions (temperature, pH, solvent), increasing production costs compared to bulk adsorbents. Some variants exhibit reduced stability in humid environments, limiting outdoor applications without protective coatings.

Synthesis & Quality Control

Produced via scalable methods that balance structural precision and efficiency:

Solvothermal Synthesis: Metal salts and organic ligands react in a sealed vessel at 80–200°C, forming crystalline particles that are isolated via centrifugation and washed to remove impurities.

Post-Synthetic Modification: Functional groups are introduced to the framework after synthesis, allowing fine-tuning of properties without altering the parent structure.

Quality control includes:

X-ray diffraction (XRD) to confirm crystalline structure and phase purity.

Nitrogen adsorption-desorption isotherms to measure surface area and pore size distribution.

Inductively coupled plasma spectroscopy (ICP) to verify metal ion content and purity.

Safety & Handling

Generally safe for industrial and laboratory use with proper protocols:

Toxicity: Low acute toxicity for variants using biocompatible metals and ligands; medical-grade formulations comply with USP Class VI standards.

Handling: Dust inhalation should be avoided, as fine particles may irritate respiratory tracts. Standard PPE (gloves, lab coat, safety glasses) is recommended.

Storage: Stable under dry, ambient conditions. Moisture-sensitive variants require storage in desiccators or sealed containers with drying agents.

Disposal: Non-hazardous in most cases; follow local regulations for solid waste disposal. Metal-containing variants may require recycling to recover valuable components.

Availability & Forms

Available in configurations suited to diverse applications:

Powders: Micron-sized particles (1–50 μm) for catalysis and adsorption processes (100g–25kg containers).

Monoliths: Shaped into discs or cartridges for gas separation and water filtration systems (custom sizes available).

Thin Films: Coated on substrates (glass, metal) for sensing and membrane applications (roll-to-roll production for large areas).

Global supply is supported by specialized manufacturers in Europe, Asia, and North America, with custom synthesis services for application-specific ligand and metal combinations.

For technical specifications, performance data, or custom development, contact our materials engineering team, experts in optimizing coordination polymers for industrial and research applications.

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Chemical Identifiers

 Linear Formula: Li-P

Packing of Standard Packing: 

Typical bulk packaging includes palletized plastic 5 gallon/25 kg. pails, fiber and steel drums to 1 ton super sacks in full container (FCL) or truck load (T/L) quantities. Research and sample quantities and hygroscopic, oxidizing or other air sensitive materials may be packaged under argon or vacuum. Solutions are packaged in polypropylene, plastic or glass jars up to palletized 735 gallon liquid totes Special package is available on request.