CO2 capture and separation using metal-organic frameworks: effect of amine- functionalization and framework flexibility

Reducing the CO2 levels in the atmosphere is one of the emerging challenges for human society. It is commonly accepted that CO2, as a greenhouse gas, is partly responsible for climate changes. It is thus important to reduce those CO2 levels in every possible way. This can be achieved in different manners, for example by decreasing CO2 emission by developing energy efficient processes with a reduced CO2 emission or by capturing and storing the CO2 that is still produced. A “greener” attitude will lower the ecological footprint help to decrease the CO2 level.