New Filtration Material Could Make Petroleum Refining Cheaper, More Efficient (IMAGE)

National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)

New Filtration Material Could Make Petroleum Refining Cheaper, More Efficient

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This view of the molecular structure of the MOF shows the triangular channels that run through the material. The walls of these channels trap the lower-octane components of gas while allowing the higher-octane molecules to pass through, potentially providing a more efficient and cost effective way to refine high-octane gasoline.

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