“…Contributing to this distinction in the bond strength, CO can be readily separated from gas mixtures. , It is known that the efficiency of the π-complexation adsorption is mainly dependent on the structural property of adsorbents. , With regard to the fabrication of Cu(I) π-complexation adsorbents, bulk cuprous chemicals usually show a low efficiency. In order to create a great number of exposed active sites, a general approach is to load Cu(I) on porous materials with a large surface area, for example, zeolites, − mesoporous silica materials, , and metal–organic frameworks (MOFs). − Notably, direct incorporation of Cu(I) on porous materials needs an elaborative operation under an inert atmosphere, for the reason that the Cu(I) sites can be easily oxidized, and then will lose its reactivity. Thus, a two-step process is preferable via (i) introduction of Cu(II) onto the porous materials, such as active carbon, , zeolites, , and mesoporous silica materials, − and (ii) reduction of Cu(II) to active Cu(I) sites.…”