Metal-organic frameworks as stationary phases for mixed-mode separation applications

Chem Commun (Camb). 2014 Apr 11;50(28):3735-7. doi: 10.1039/c4cc00933a.

Abstract

Polymorphic metal-organic framework (MOF) materials offer a platform for small-scale separation of complex mixtures of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and polar compounds. Retention factors show dependence on both analyte dimensions and polarity, suggesting mixed-mode separation, allowing complete resolution of some analytes from multi-component mixtures.