Reversible CO2 induced gate-opening and closing pressures in 2D rare earth-oxalate coordination networks

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• This research focuses on the gas-induced transitions in coordination networks, exploring their potential for gas sorption applications.
• Utilized 2D rare earth-oxalate coordination networks
• Tested varying levels of CO2 pressure to induce changes
• Analyzed the transition between nonporous and porous states
• Demonstrated reversible gas-induced gate-opening and closing pressures
• Confirmed significant changes in porosity due to CO2 exposure
• Highlighted potential applications for gas separation technologies