Investigation on a Zr-based metal-organic framework (MOF-801) for the high-performance separation of light alkanes.

A Zr-based metal-organic framework (MOF-801) with high thermal and chemical stability was prepared by the solvothermal synthesis method. Notably, MOF-801 exhibits a high separation selectivity for C3H8/CH4 and C2H6/CH4, making it a practical material for the storage and purification of light alkanes.