Stoloner
Stoloner is a fictional porous crystalline material in the class of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) designed for selective gas adsorption and energy storage. The term Stoloner derives from stolon, reflecting its network-like, branching connectivity, with the -er suffix used in the naming conventions of synthetic frameworks.
Structure and properties: Stoloner consists of inorganic metal nodes connected by organic Stoloner ligands to form
Synthesis: Stoloner is prepared by solvothermal or hydrothermal assembly of metal salts with Stoloner ligands in
Applications: Proposed uses include selective gas separation (notably CO2/CH4 and H2 purification), storage of hydrogen and
Limitations: In practice, stability under moisture, scalability, and cost remain considerations in any theoretical deployment.
See also: metal-organic frameworks, covalent organic frameworks, porous materials.