Porous Liquids: Understanding, Scope and Applications

Lead Research Organisation: University of Liverpool
Department Name: Chemistry

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Publications

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Berardo E (2020) Computational screening for nested organic cage complexes in Molecular Systems Design & Engineering

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Brand M (2021) Melt-quenched porous organic cage glasses in Journal of Materials Chemistry A

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Brand M (2022) Shining a Light on Photoresponsive Type III Porous Liquids

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Brand M (2022) Shining a Light on Photoresponsive Type III Porous Liquids

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Brand M (2021) Melt-Quenched Porous Organic Cage Glasses

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Brand MC (2023) Photoresponsive Type III Porous Liquids. in Chemistry (Weinheim an der Bergstrasse, Germany)

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Egleston B (2020) Controlling Gas Selectivity in Molecular Porous Liquids by Tuning the Cage Window Size in Angewandte Chemie

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Egleston BD (2020) Controlling Gas Selectivity in Molecular Porous Liquids by Tuning the Cage Window Size. in Angewandte Chemie (International ed. in English)

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Egleston BD (2020) Continuous and scalable synthesis of a porous organic cage by twin screw extrusion (TSE). in Chemical science

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Greenaway R (2021) Melt-Quenched Porous Organic Cage Glasses

 
Description Porous liquids are a new class of material that could have applications in areas such as gas separation and homogeneous catalysis. The were recently reported by the investigator team in a joint study, Nature 2015, 527, 216, and we have a patent filed, and have established a company, Porous Liquids Technology (http://www.porousliquidtechnologies.com) to explore commercial ventures: Porous liquids are described as:

"a new class of liquid materials that contain microscopic cavities (pores), each the size of a single molecule. They contain up to 10 000 times the number of cavities that are found in conventional liquids, and up to around 20% of the liquid is actually empty space. Thanks to these cavities, porous liquids can absorb large amounts of gas and they can be tuned to selectively absorb one gas over another - as for porous solids, which are widely applied in industry. However, a critical advantage over porous solids is that porous liquids can also flow through pipes, meaning that they can be applied in a host of different ways. For example, they can be implemented in continuous flow separations or be drop-in replacements for liquid absorption systems based on conventional liquids, such as amine solutions."

The aim with this grant is to build up our understanding of the scope and applications of these new materials.
Exploitation Route Porous liquids are already being investigate by groups around the world, e.g. DOI: 10.1021/acsami.7b15873, and they have generate media interest, e.g. https://eic.rsc.org/feature/a-fluid-idea-with-holes/3008369.article.
Sectors Chemicals

Energy

Environment

Healthcare
 
Description Formation of a company, Porous Liquid Technologies LTD. A patent has been filled on the discovery and application of porous liquids.
First Year Of Impact 2017
Sector Chemicals,Energy,Environment,Healthcare
 
Title CCDC 1952665: Experimental Crystal Structure Determination 
Description Related Article: Rebecca L. Greenaway, Valentina Santolini, Filip T. Szczypinski, Michael J. Bennison, Marc A. Little, Andrew Marsh, Kim E. Jelfs, Andrew I. Cooper|2020|Chem.-Eur.J.|26|3718|doi:10.1002/chem.201905623 
Type Of Material Database/Collection of data 
Year Produced 2020 
Provided To Others? Yes  
URL http://www.ccdc.cam.ac.uk/services/structure_request?id=doi:10.5517/ccdc.csd.cc23jx6s&sid=DataCite
 
Title CCDC 2234276: Experimental Crystal Structure Determination 
Description Related Article: Rachel J. Kearsey, Andrew Tarzia, Marc A. Little, Michael C. Brand, Rob Clowes, Kim E. Jelfs, Andrew I. Cooper, Rebecca L. Greenaway|2023|Chem.Commun.|59|3731|doi:10.1039/D3CC00072A 
Type Of Material Database/Collection of data 
Year Produced 2023 
Provided To Others? Yes  
URL http://www.ccdc.cam.ac.uk/services/structure_request?id=doi:10.5517/ccdc.csd.cc2dzyfs&sid=DataCite
 
Title CCDC 2234277: Experimental Crystal Structure Determination 
Description Related Article: Rachel J. Kearsey, Andrew Tarzia, Marc A. Little, Michael C. Brand, Rob Clowes, Kim E. Jelfs, Andrew I. Cooper, Rebecca L. Greenaway|2023|Chem.Commun.|59|3731|doi:10.1039/D3CC00072A 
Type Of Material Database/Collection of data 
Year Produced 2023 
Provided To Others? Yes  
URL http://www.ccdc.cam.ac.uk/services/structure_request?id=doi:10.5517/ccdc.csd.cc2dzygt&sid=DataCite
 
Company Name Porous Liquid Technologies 
Description Porous Liquid Technologies develops a new liquid material, called porous liquid, that has greater absorption capabilities. 
Year Established 2017 
Impact Currently, there are 7 officers registered with significant control.
Website http://www.qubis.co.uk
 
Description The Big Bang Fair North West 
Form Of Engagement Activity Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach Regional
Primary Audience Schools
Results and Impact "The Big Bang North West welcomed over 8000 school children to the Exhibition Centre Liverpool on July 2 to enjoy a fun filled day of science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) activities, from virtual reality experiences to colourful scientific shows."
In collaboration with the Manchester Museum of Science and Industry, a team from the University of Liverpool led by Becky Greenaway, engaged with school students at the North West Big Bang STEM event using our outreach programme: 'The Hole Story'.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2019