An S-shaped gas isotherm pattern displays high working capacity in pressure-swing adsorption cycle, as established for CO2 , CH4 , acetylene, and CO. However, to our knowledge, this type of adsorption behavior has not been revealed for NH3 gas. Herein, we design and characterize a hydrogen-bonded organic framework (HOF) that can adsorb NH3 uniquely in an S-shape (type IV) fashion. While conventional porous materials, mostly with type I NH3 adsorption behavior, require relatively high regeneration temperature, this platform which has significant working capacity is easily regenerated and recyclable at room temperature.
Keywords: S-shaped isotherm; ammonia adsorption; hydrogen-bonded organic frameworks (HOFs); porous materials.
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