Selective complexation and efficient separation of cis/trans-1,2-dichloroethene isomers by a pillar[5]arene.

ABSTRACT: The complexation and separation of industrially important cis- and trans-1,2-dichloroethene (cis- and trans-DCE) isomers using perethylated pillar[5]arene (EtP5) are described. EtP5 exhibits considerable binding capability for the trans-DCE isomer over the cis-DCE in organic solution. Furthermore, nonporous adaptive crystals (NACs) of EtP5 can efficiently separate trans-DCE from a 50 : 50 (v/v) cis/trans-isomer mixture.

SUBMITTER: Li B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9058647 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature