Investigation of porous coordination polymers for gas storage and separation

Porous coordination polymers (PCPs) are also known as metal-organic frameworks (MOFs). The research on PCPs as adsorbents started with gas adsorption and has made great progress in adsorbing various gases or vapors. Meanwhile, a large number of studies have been conducted on the design and synthesis of novel PCPs or the functional modification of existing PCPs for some gas adsorption-based functional applications to improve performance and enhance efficacy. Herein, we will provide an update and summary on the ever-expanding field research of PCPs in hydrogen storage, methane storage, carbon dioxide capture, toxic and harmful gas capture and enrichment, low-carbon hydrocarbon adsorption and separation, volatile organic compounds' adsorption and separation, water vapor adsorption and stability, and selective adsorption and separation of other gases.