Description
Key Properties & Advantages
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Exceptional CO₂ Adsorption Capacity & Selectivity: Features a pore geometry (typically 0.5–0.8 nm) and surface chemistry tailored to strongly interact with CO₂ molecules, enabling high adsorption capacity (even at low CO₂ concentrations) and selective separation from flue gas components (e.g., N₂, O₂, H₂O).
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Humid Condition Stability: Maintains structural integrity and adsorption efficiency in moist environments—critical for post-combustion systems, where flue gases often contain high water vapor content.
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Thermal Stability at Moderate Temperatures: Withstands temperatures up to 200°C, ensuring durability in industrial capture processes without compromising adsorption performance.
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Low-Energy Regeneration: Requires relatively low temperatures for CO₂ desorption, reducing energy consumption compared to traditional adsorbents (e.g., amines, zeolites)—a key advantage for large-scale, cost-effective carbon capture.
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Zinc-Based Safety: Zinc’s low toxicity and environmental compatibility make it suitable for applications requiring minimal ecological impact, distinguishing it from heavy metal-based MOFs.
Core Applications
Post-Combustion Carbon Capture
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Flue Gas Treatment: Efficiently removes CO₂ from emissions of power plants, cement factories, and steel mills, even in the presence of water vapor and other impurities.
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Industrial Stream Purification: Separates CO₂ from process streams (e.g., biogas, natural gas) to enhance fuel quality or meet emission regulations.
Carbon Capture from Dilute Sources
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Ambient Air Capture: Demonstrates potential for direct CO₂ capture from atmospheric air, supporting efforts to reduce legacy carbon emissions.
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Low-Concentration CO₂ Streams: Effective at capturing CO₂ from dilute industrial exhausts, where traditional adsorbents often underperform.
Technical Specifications
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CAS Number
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2589928-73-2
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Product Name
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CALF-20
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Model
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KAR-F33
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Metal Node
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Zinc (Zn²⁺)
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Appearance
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White to off-white crystalline powder
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BET Surface Area
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Typically 800–1200 m²/g
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Pore Size
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Optimized for CO₂ (≈0.5–0.8 nm)
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CO₂ Adsorption
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High capacity (varies by conditions; typically ≥3 mmol/g at 25°C, 1 bar)
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Stability
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Resistant to humidity and moderate temperatures (up to 200°C)
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Regeneration
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Low-energy requirement (desorption at ≤120°C)
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Quality Assurance
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X-ray Diffraction (XRD): Confirms structural integrity and phase purity.
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CO₂ Adsorption Testing: Validates capacity and selectivity under simulated flue gas conditions (including humidity).
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Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA): Verifies stability under humid and elevated temperature conditions.
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Particle Size Analysis: Ensures uniform powder consistency for industrial packing.
Packaging & Storage
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Packaging Options: Available in 1g, 5g, 10g, 50g, and bulk quantities, packaged in airtight, moisture-resistant containers to preserve adsorption capacity.
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Storage Conditions: Store at room temperature in a dry environment. Avoid prolonged exposure to strong acids or reducing agents. Shelf life is ≥12 months under proper storage.
Why Choose CALF-20 (KAR-F33)?
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High CO₂ adsorption efficiency and selectivity, even in dilute streams and humid conditions.
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Low-energy regeneration, reducing operational costs for large-scale capture systems.
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Zinc-based safety and environmental compatibility for sustainable applications.
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Consistent quality for both research and industrial scale-up.

