Abstract: A new family of crystalline microporous metallophosphates designated AlPO-57 has been synthesized. These metallophosphates are represented by the empirical formula R+rMmn+EPxSiyOz where R is an organoammonium cation such as the DEDMA+, M is a divalent framework metal such as an alkaline earth or transition metal, and E is a framework element such as aluminum or gallium. The microporous AlPO-57 compositions are characterized by a new unique ABC-6 net structure and have catalytic properties for carrying out various hydrocarbon conversion processes and separation properties for separating at least one component.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for preparing MWW type zeolite; said method comprising i) intimately mixing together, in the absence of any organic structure directing agent or crystalline MWW type zeolite seeds, a predetermined quantity of a compound containing silicon dioxide, a compound containing metal oxide, water and a pH modifier to obtain an aqueous amorphous metallosilicate gel; and ii) hydrotherinally treating said gel in the presence of an organic tempiating agent to provide a crystalline M W w type zeonte.

Abstract: Aluminosilicate zeolite SSZ-56 is directly prepared using a 1-butyl-1-(3,3,5-trimethylcyclohexyl)piperidinium cation as a structure directing agent.

Abstract: Aluminosilicate zeolite SSZ-33 is directly prepared using a 1,1?-(pentane-1,5-diyl)bis(3-methylcyclohexyl)piperidinium dication as a structure directing agent.

Abstract: A method of converting nitrogen oxides in a gas to nitrogen by contacting the nitrogen oxides with a nitrogenous reducing agent in the presence of a zeolite catalyst containing at least one transition metal, wherein the zeolite is a small pore zeolite containing a maximum ring size of eight tetrahedral atoms, wherein the at least one transition metal is selected from the group consisting of Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ce, Ni, Cu, Zn, Ga, Mo, Ru, Rh, Pd, Ag, In, Sn, Re, Ir and Pt.

Abstract: Aspects of the present invention relate to a process for the preparation of a zeolitic material having a CHA-type framework structure comprising YO2 and X2O3, wherein said process comprises the steps of: (1) providing a mixture comprising one or more sources for YO2, one or more sources for X2O3, and one or more tetraalkylammonium cation R1R2R3R4N+-containing compounds as structure directing agent; (2) crystallizing the mixture obtained in step (1) for obtaining a zeolitic material having a CHA-type framework structure; wherein Y is a tetravalent element and X is a trivalent element, wherein R1, R2, and R3 independently from one another stand for alkyl, wherein R4 stands for cycloalkyl, and wherein the mixture provided in step (1) does not contain any substantial amount of a source for Z2O5, wherein Z is P, as well as to zeolitic materials which may be obtained according to the inventive process and to their use.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of a zeolitic material comprising the steps of: (1) providing a mixture comprising one or more sources for YO2 and one or more alkenyltrialkylammonium cation R1R2R3R4N+-containing compounds as structure directing agent; and (2) crystallizing the mixture obtained in step (1) to obtain a zeolitic material; wherein Y is a tetravalent element, and wherein R1, R2, and R3 independently from one another stand for alkyl; and R4 stands for alkenyl, as well as to zeolitic materials which may be obtained according to the inventive process and to their use.

Abstract: The reductive removal of nitrogen oxides from the exhaust gas from internal combustion engines operated predominantly under lean conditionstakes place in a selective catalytic reduction (SCR) of the nitrogen oxides by means of ammonia or a compound which can be decomposed into ammonia as reducing agent. Conventional SCR catalysts typically have a relatively narrow working temperature window, usually 350° C. to 520° C., in which good nitrogen oxide conversions can be achieved with sufficient selectivity. SCR catalyst formulations whose working window is in the temperature range from 150° C. to 350° C. generally not be used at higher temperatures since they oxidize the ammonia required as reducing 18 agent to nitrogen oxides at above 350° C. To cover the entire exhaust gas temperature range typical of vehicles having been operating internal combustion enginesextending from 200° C. to 600° C.

Abstract: The chabazite-type zeolite of the present invention has a SiO2/Al2O3 molar ratio of less than 15, and an average particle size from 1.0 ?m to 8.0 ?m. The chabazite-type zeolite of the present invention has excellent durability and heat resistance, and the copper-loaded chabazite-type zeolite has an improved NOx reduction rate at low temperatures compared to conventional copper-loaded chabazite-type zeolite.

Abstract: This disclosure is directed to a method for preparing a new crystalline molecular sieve designated SSZ-87, which is synthesized using an N,N?-diisopropyl-N,N?-diethylbicyclo[2.2.2]oct-7-ene-2,3:5,6-dipyrrolidinium dication as a structure directing agent.

Abstract: The subject of the invention is a method for the synthesis of zeolites, comprising the following steps: a) providing a silicon source; b) providing an aluminium source; c) optionally providing at least one template; d) mixing the silicon source, aluminium source and optional template in order to produce a synthesis gel; e) grinding the synthesis gel; f) treating the ground synthesis gel under hydrothermal conditions in order to produce crystalline zeolite, as well as zeolites that can be obtained according to this method. The products obtained according to the method can be used as catalysts or catalyst supports.

Abstract: A mesoporous oxide composition includes, other than oxygen, a major amount of aluminum and lesser amounts of phosphorus and at least one rare earth element. The compositions have high surface area and excellent thermal and hydrothermal stability, with a relatively narrow pore size distribution in the mesoporous range. These compositions may be prepared by a hydrothermal co-precipitation method using an organic templating agent. These mesoporous oxide compositions may be used as catalysts or as supports for catalysts, for example, in a fluid catalytic cracking process.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for preparing molecular sieve SSZ-23 using a mixture of an N,N,N-trialkyl adamantammonium cation structure directing agent and an N,N?-dialkyl-1,4-diazabicyclo[2.2.2]octane dication.

Abstract: A process is described of producing an MTT framework type molecular sieve by crystallizing a mixture capable of forming said molecular sieve, wherein the mixture comprises sources of alkali or alkaline earth metal (M), an oxide of trivalent element (X), an oxide of tetravalent element (Y), water and a directing agent (R) of the formula (CH3)3N+CH2CH2CH2N+(CH3)2CH2CH2CH2N+(CH3)3, and has a composition, in terms of mole ratios, within the following ranges. YO2/X2O3 less than 45 H2O/YO2 5 to 100 OH?/YO2 0.05 to 0.5 M/YO2 0.05 to 0.5 and R/YO2 >0 to <0.5.

Abstract: The present invention is directing to a method for making a germanosilicate SSZ-75 molecular sieve using a tetramethylene-1,4-bis-(N-methylpyrrolidinium) dication as a structure directing agent.

Abstract: A new synthesis technique has been developed to prepare a family of coherently grown composites of at least two zeotypes. Examples of these composites are represented by the empirical formula. NanMmk+TtAl1-xExSiyOz where “n” is the mole ratio of Na to (Al+E), M represents at least one metal of zinc, Group 1, Group 2, Group 3 and the lanthanide series of the periodic table, and any combination thereof, “m” is the mole ratio of M to (Al+E), “k” is the average charge of the metal or metals M, T is the organic structure directing agent or agents, “t” is the mole ratio of N from the organic structure directing agent or agents to (Al+E), and E is a framework element such as gallium. The synthesis technique is the Layered Conversion Synthesis technique.

Abstract: A method of preparing a silicoaluminophosphate molecular sieve which comprises the steps of combining a source of silica, a source of phosphorous, a source of alumina and water to form a primary mixture; adding a structure directing agent to said mixture and optional seeds to form a synthesis mixture. The synthesis mixture is synthesized by heating the mixture to a crystallization temperature to form the sieve. The molar ratio of the structure directing agent relative to the source of alumina may vary between 1.3 and 1.9 and the ratio of water to the source of alumina may vary between 20 to 34.

Abstract: A titanium silicate variant named UPRM-5 was prepared using tetraethylammonium hydroxide as a structure-directing agent (SDA). Successful detemplation was achieved via ion exchange with NH4Cl. Effective functionalization was obtained after ion exchanging the detemplated material using SrCl2 and BaCl2. Adsorption of CO2 at 25° C. in Sr- and Ba-UPRM-5 materials activated at different temperatures. For low partial pressures, the observed CO2 adsorption capacities increased as follows: NH4-UPRM-5<Sr-UPRM-5<Ba-UPRM-5. Both the Sr- and Ba-UPRM-5 materials exhibited outstanding selectivity for CO2 over CH4, N2 and O2.

Abstract: A method of synthesizing a crystalline molecular sieve having an MSE framework type comprises crystallizing a reaction mixture comprising a source of water, a source of an oxide of a tetravalent element, Y, selected from at least one of silicon, tin, titanium, vanadium, and germanium, optionally a source of a trivalent element, X, a source of an alkali or alkaline earth metal, M, and a source of organic dications, Q, such as 3-hydroxy-1-(4-(1-methylpiperidin-1-ium-1 yl)butyl)quinuclidin-1-ium, 3-hydroxy-1-(5-(1-methylpiperidin-1-ium-1-yl)pentyl)quinuclidin-1-ium, 1,1?-(butane-1,4-diyl)bis(1-methylpiperidin-1-ium), 1,1?-(pentane-1,5-diyl)bis(1-methylpiperidin-1-ium), 1,1?-(hexane-1,6-diyl)bis(1-methylpiperidin-1-ium), and 1,1?-((3as,6as)-octahydropentalene-2,5-diyl)bis(1-methylpiperidin-1-ium).

Abstract: An aspect of the invention relates to a method of synthesizing a crystalline molecular sieve having an MSE framework type, the method comprising crystallizing a reaction mixture comprising a source of water, a source of an oxide of a tetravalent element, Y, selected from at least one of silicon, tin, titanium, vanadium, and germanium, optionally but preferably a source of a trivalent element, X, a source of an alkali or alkaline earth metal, M, a source of a first single-nitrogen-containing cyclic ammonium organic cation, Q1, and optionally a source of a second multiple-nitrogen-containing organic cation, Q2, which can include multiple-nitrogen-containing monocations and/or multiply ionic species containing two or more ammonium cations in the same molecule.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of zeolites having B-CHA framework structure and a composition comprising the molar ratio (n SiO2):B2O3, wherein n is at least 10, the process comprising (i) preparation of an aqueous solution containing at least one source for B2O3, at least one source for SiO2, at least one source of seeding crystals of chabazite structure, at least one organic structure directing agent (SDA) other than Tetramethylammonium hydroxide (TMAOH), acting as a template for the B-CHA structure, and Tetramethylammonium hydroxide (TMAOH), wherein the SDA or mixtures thereof are employed in such amounts that the aqueous solution in (i) exhibits a molar ratio of SDA:TMAOH of 0.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of a zeolitic material having a structure comprising YO2 and optionally comprising X2O3, preferably comprising YO2 and X2O3, wherein said process comprises the steps of (1) providing a mixture comprising one or more ammonium compounds of which the ammonium cation has the formula (I): [R1R2NR3R4]+??(I) and further comprising one or more sources for YO2 and one or more sources for X2O3; (2) crystallizing the mixture provided in (1); wherein Y is a tetravalent element, and X is a trivalent element, and wherein in formula (I) R1 and R2 are independently from one another derivatized or underivatized methyl, and R3 and R4 are independently from one another derivatized or underivatized (C3-C5)alkyl, and wherein the molar ratio of ammonium cation having the formula (I) to Y in the mixture provided in step (1) and crystallized in step (2) is equal to or greater than 0.25.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a micro-porous crystalline material that is isostructural with the mineral known as boggsite and to a method for preparing same, said material having composition x X2O3: z ZO2: y YO2, wherein: X is a trivalent element such as Al, B, Fe, In, Ga, Cr or mixtures thereof; where (y+z)/x may have values between 9 and infinity; Z corresponds to a tetravalent element selected from Si and Ge or mixtures thereof; Y corresponds to a tetravalent element such as Ti, Sn, Zr, V or mixtures thereof; and z/y may have values between 10 and infinity.

Abstract: A crystalline solid designated IZM-3 is described which has the X ray diffraction diagram given below. Said solid has a chemical composition expressed as the anhydrous base in terms of moles of oxides by the formula aSiO2: bYO2: cR: dF, in which Y represents at least one tetravalent element other than silicon, R represents at least one organic nitrogen-containing species, particularly 1,5-bis(methylpiperidinium)pentane, and F is fluorine, a, b, c and d respectively representing the number of moles of SiO2, YO2, R and F and a is in the range 0.1 to 1, b is in the range 0 to 0.9, c is in the range 0.01 to 0.5 and d is in the range 0 to 0.5.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for preparing crystalline titanosilicate zeolite TS-1 from a reaction mixture containing only sufficient water to produce zeolite TS-1. In one embodiment, the reaction mixture is self-supporting and may be shaped if desired. In the method, the reaction mixture is heated at crystallization conditions and in the absence of an added external liquid phase, so that excess liquid need not be removed from the crystallized product.

Abstract: A suite of polymer/zeolite nanocomposite membranes. The polymer backbone is preferably a film forming fluorinated sulfonic acid containing copolymer, such as a Teflon type polymer, a perfluorinated polymer, or a perfluorinated polymer with sulfonic groups. The zeolites formed in accordance with the present invention and which are used in the membranes are plain, phenethyl functionalized and acid functionalized zeolite FAU(Y) and BEA nanocrystals. The zeolite nanocrystals are incorporated into polymer matrices for membrane separation applications like gas separations, and in polymer-exchange-membrane fuel cells. For the purpose of developing zeolite-polymer nanocomposite membranes, the zeolite nanocrystals are size-adjustable to match the polymer-network dimensions.

Abstract: In a method of synthesizing a mostly CHA-type silicoaluminophosphate sieve, a reaction mixture comprises sources of water, silicon, aluminum, phosphorus, and a template. In one aspect, the inorganic phosphorus and silicon sources are first combined to form a primary mixture that is aged. Then, the aluminum source is added, followed optionally by any organic phosphorus source, and then the template, to form the synthesis mixture. After heating at <10° C./hr to induce crystallization, in this aspect, both the crystallized sieve has an average crystal size ?1.5 ?m and/or is recovered in a yield of ?10.0 wt %. In another aspect, when the synthesis mixture Si/Al2 ratio is <0.33, crystallization is induced. Advantageously, the sieve so crystallized has a template efficiency of ?0.5 and/or is recovered in a yield of ?10.0 wt %. The molecular sieve from both aspects can be used in a hydrocarbon (oxygenates-to-olefins) conversion process.

Abstract: This invention relates to a crystalline molecular sieve having, in its as-synthesized form, an X-ray diffraction pattern including d-spacing maxima at 13.18±0.25 and 12.33±0.23 Angstroms, wherein the peak intensity of the d-spacing maximum at 13.18±0.25 Angstroms is at least as great as 90% of the peak intensity of the d-spacing maximum at 12.33±0.23 Angstroms. This invention also relates to a method of making thereof.

Abstract: This invention relates to a new family of crystalline microporous zeolite designated the UZM-29 family. These zeolites are represented by the empirical formula: Mmn+R+rAl1-xExSiyOz UZM-29 has the PHI structure type topology but is thermally stable up to a temperature of at least 350° C. The UZM-29 family of zeolite can be used in various hydrocarbon conversion processes such as, isomerization of butane.

Abstract: A crystallized solid, referred to by the name IM-14, which has an X-ray diffraction diagram as provided below, is described. Said solid has a chemical composition that is expressed according to the formula GeO2:nY2O3:pR:qF:wH2O, where R represents one or more organic radical(s), Y represents at least one trivalent element, and F is fluorine.

Abstract: A process for producing a silicoaluminophosphate molecular sieve having the LEV framework-type employs at least one source of triethylmethylammonium, R+, ions; as a templating agent. The resultant silicoaluminophosphate molecular sieve is useful as a catalyst in the conversion of methanol to olefins.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the selective separation of methane (“CH4”) from higher carbon number hydrocarbons (“HHC”s) in streams containing both methane and higher carbon number hydrocarbons (e.g. ethylene, ethane, propylene, propane, etc.) utilizing a zeolitic imidazolate framework (“ZIF”) material. Preferably, the stream to be separated is fed to the present process in a substantially gaseous phase. In preferred embodiments, the current invention is utilized in a process to separate methane from higher carbon number hydrocarbons in natural gas streams.

Abstract: A method of making a crystalline molecular sieve of MFS framework type, said method comprising the steps of (a) adding at least one source of ions of tetravalent element (Y), at least one source of ions of trivalent element (X), at least one hydroxide source (OH?), at least one structure-directing-agent (R), at least one seed source (Seed), and water (H2O) to form a mixture having the following mole composition (expressed in term of oxide): YO2:(n)X2O3:(x)OH?:(y)R:(z)H2O+(m)Seed wherein the m is in the range of from about 10 wtppm to about 2 wt. % (based on total weight of the synthesis mixture), the n is in the range of from about 0.005 to 0.05, the x is in the range of from about 0.01 to about 0.3, the y is in the range of from about 0.

Abstract: Dispersion containing pyrogenic silicon-titanium mixed oxide powders with a silicon dioxide content of 75 to 99.99 wt.-% and a titanium dioxide content of 0.01 to 25 wt. %, water and a basic, quaternary ammonium compound, wherein the mean aggregate diameter of the particles of the silicon-titanium mixed oxide powder in the dispersion is 200 nm at most. Process for the production of a titanium-containing zeolite with the use of the dispersion.

Abstract: A new family of crystalline aluminosilicate zeolites has been synthesized. These zeolites are represented by the empirical formula. Mmn+Rr+Al(1-x)ExSiyOz where M represents a combination of potassium and sodium exchangeable cations, R is a singly charged organoammonium cation such as the propyltrimethylammonium cation and E is a framework element such as gallium. These zeolites are similar to MWW but are characterized by unique x-ray diffraction patterns and compositions and have catalytic properties for carrying out various hydrocarbon conversion processes.

Abstract: A new family of crystalline aluminosilicate zeolites has been synthesized. These zeolites are represented by the empirical formula. Mmn+Rr+Al(1?x)ExSiyOz where M represents a combination of potassium and sodium exchangeable cations, R is a singly charged organoammonium cation such as the propyltrimethylammonium cation and E is a framework element such as gallium. These zeolites are similar to MWW but are characterized by unique x-ray diffraction patterns and compositions and have catalytic properties for carrying out various hydrocarbon conversion processes.

Abstract: A coating composition comprising zeolite nanocrystals, a zeolite precursor solution, and wetting agents in a mixture of solvents is provided. The coating composition can be used to form a transparent layer having a low refractive index on a substrate for antireflection effect.

Abstract: A b-oriented MFI zeolite membrane with variable thickness is provided. The MFI zeolite membrane is composed of zeolite crystals whose b-axes are all uniformly oriented perpendicular to a substrate. Further provided is a method for preparing the MFI zeolite membrane. The method comprises forming zeolite or zeotype molecular sieve seeds with different thicknesses on a substrate and adding the seeded substrate to a gel for the synthesis of an MFI zeolite containing a structure-directing agent to grow zeolite or zeotype molecular sieve crystals thereon. The MFI zeolite membrane overcomes the limitations of prior art zeolite membranes to maximize its applicability.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the selective separation of carbon dioxide (“CO2”) from nitrogen (“N2”) in streams containing both carbon dioxide and nitrogen utilizing a zeolitic imidazolate framework (“ZIF”) material. Preferably, the stream to be separated is fed to the present process in a substantially gaseous phase. In preferred embodiments, the current invention is utilized in a process to separate carbon dioxide from combustion gas (e.g., flue gas) streams preferably for sequestration of at least a portion of the carbon dioxide produced in combustion processes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the selective separation of carbon dioxide (“CO2”) from methane (“CH4”) in streams containing both carbon dioxide and methane utilizing a zeolitic imidazolate framework (“ZIF”) material. Preferably, the stream to be separated is fed to the present process in a substantially gaseous phase. In preferred embodiments, the current invention is utilized in a process to separate carbon dioxide from natural gas streams preferably for sequestration of at least a portion of the carbon dioxide present in the natural gas.

Abstract: A novel microporous crystalline silicoalumino/(metallo)aluminophosphate molecular sieve framework (designated as BPC-1), having in its as-synthesized form, an X-ray diffraction pattern including the lines listed in Table 1, and method of its synthesis using 4-dimethylaminopyridine as organic templating agent in fluoride medium under microwave-hydrothermal conditions.

Abstract: A one step synthesis of nanocrystalline zeolites ZSM-5 and Na? from a single template system in high yield has been discovered. The size of individual nanocrystals, as well as mesopore surface area and pore volume can be controlled by adjusting the pH of the reaction mixture, as well as the hydrothermal treatment temperature and duration. The mesopore volume and size distribution show a dependence on particle size such that smaller particles lead to higher mesopore volumes and narrower pore size distributions.

Abstract: A zeolite membrane production apparatus is provided having a reaction container having a support insertion opening for insertion of tubular supports and which houses a reaction solution for formation of zeolite membranes on the surfaces of the supports, a heating means for heating the reaction solution through the reaction container, and a supporting apparatus provided on the reaction container in a freely detachable manner and which supports a plurality of the supports. The inner wall surface of the reaction container has two mutually parallel flat surfaces, the supporting apparatus has a plurality of supporting sections that anchor one end of each of the plurality of supports, and the plurality of supporting sections are provided in the supporting apparatus such that when the supporting apparatus is set in the reaction container, each of the plurality of supports is disposed between the two flat surfaces and parallel to the two flat surfaces.

Abstract: A new family of crystalline aluminosilicate zeolites has been synthesized designated UZM-7. These zeolites are represented by the empirical formula. Mmn+Rrp+Al(1-x)ExSiyOz where M is an alkali, alkaline earth, or rare earth metal such as lithium, potassium and barium, R is an organoammonium cation such as the choline or the diethyldimethylammonium cation and E is a framework element such as gallium. These zeolites are characterized by unique x-ray diffraction patterns and compositions and have catalytic properties for carrying out various hydrocarbon conversion processes.

Abstract: A method for preparing a family of zeolites, examples of which have been designated UZM-5, UZM-5P and UZM-6, and are represented by the empirical formula Mmn+Cgh+Rrp+Al(1-x)ExSiyOz The method includes forming a Charge Density Mismatch (CDM) reaction mixture comprising reactive sources of Al, Si, optionally a framework element, E, and at least one organic nitrogen containing cation template, C, in the hydroxide form. After the CDM mixture is mixed while aging, an organic cation crystallization template, R, and at least one alkali metal or alkaline earth metal, M, is added. The combined final reaction mixture is reacted with mixing to produce the zeolite, which may be used in various hydrocarbon conversion processes.

Abstract: A new family of crystalline aluminosilicate zeolites has been synthesized designated UZM-45. These zeolites are represented by the empirical formula. Mmn+Rrp+Al(1-x)ExSiyOz where M is an alkali, alkaline earth, or rare earth metal such as lithium and strontium, R is an organoammonium cation such as the choline cation and E is a framework element such as gallium. These zeolites are characterized by unique x-ray diffraction patterns and compositions and have catalytic properties for carrying out various hydrocarbon conversion processes.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method for preparing a new crystalline molecular sieve designated SSZ-81 using a structure directing agent selected from 1,5-bis(1-azonia-bicyclo[2.2.2]octane)pentane dications, 1,5-bis(1,4-diazabicyclo[2.2.2]octane)pentane dications, and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for preparing crystalline zeolite SSZ-13, said method comprising (a) preparing a reaction mixture comprising (1) at least one active source of an oxide of a tetravalent element or mixture of tetravalent elements, (2) optionally at least on active source of an oxide of a trivalent element or mixture of trivalent elements, (3) at least one active source of an alkali metal, (4) seed crystals of zeolite SSZ-13, (5) benzyl trimethylammonium cation in an amount sufficient to form crystals of zeolite SSZ-13, the benzyl trimethylammonium cation being used in the absence of a 1-adamantammonium cation, and (6) an amount of water that is not substantially in excess of the amount required to cause and maintain crystallization of the small pore zeolite; and (b) heating said reaction mixture at crystallization conditions for sufficient time to form crystallized material containing crystals of SSZ-13.

Abstract: An on-wafer crystallization method of spin-coating a silicon wafer with a low-k dielectric zeolite material which includes the steps of forming a synthesis solution; generating a nucleated precursor solution; spin-coating the nucleated precursor onto a substrate as a precursor film; and annealing the precursor film into a zeolite film.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the selective separation of hydrogen (“H2”) hydrocarbons in streams containing both hydrogen and hydrocarbons (e.g. methane, ethylene, ethane, propylene, propane, etc.) utilizing a zeolitic imidazolate framework (“ZIF”) material. Preferably, the stream to be separated is fed to the present process in a substantially gaseous phase. In preferred embodiments, the current invention is utilized in either a pressure swing adsorption process, a temperature swing adsorption process, or a membrane separations process to separate hydrogen from hydrocarbons present in hydrogen production streams or petrochemical/petroleum refining product streams and intermediate streams.