Stabilization of Extra-Large-Pore Zeolite by Boron Substitution for the Production of Commercially Applicable Catalysts

Stable extra-large-pore zeolites are desirable for industrial purposes due to their ability to accommodate bulky reactants and diffusion through channels. Although there are several extra-large pore zeolites reported, stable ones are rare. Thus, their stabilization is a feasible strategy for industrial applications. Here, an extra-large-pore zeolite EWT with boron substitution is presented, and the resulting zeolite B-RZM-3 increased the thermal stability from 600 °C in its silica form to 850 °C. The crystal structure, determined by combining continuous rotation electron diffraction (cRED) and powder X-ray diffraction (PXRD), shows that B atoms preferentially substitute the interrupted (HO)T(OT)₃ (Q³) sites and are partially converted into 3-coordination to relax framework deformation upon heating. After Al-reinsertion post-treatment, Al-B-RZM-3 shows higher ethylbenzene selectivity and ethylene conversion rate per mol acid site than commercial ZSM-5 and Beta zeolite in benzene alkylation reaction. Synthesizing extra-large-pore zeolite in borosilicate form is a potential approach to stabilize interrupted zeolites for commercial applications.     

Tailoring Hierarchical Zeolites with Designed Cationic Surfactants and Their High Catalytic Performance

Three hierarchical porous zeolites (H‐*BEA, H‐MTW, and H‐*MRE) were successfully synthesized with the assistance of designed cationic surfactants under hydrothermal synthesis conditions. The as‐synthesized zeolite samples can be easily regulated by changing the number of long hydrophobic n ‐alkyl chains. Also, we investigated the relationship between the length of the surfactant and the formation of the microporous structure of the zeolite. Furthermore, the alkylation of benzene with propene was performed as a probe reaction to evaluate the catalytic performance of the synthesized hierarchical zeolites. The resulting materials were characterized by using a complementary combination of techniques, that is, X‐ray powder diffraction, N₂ adsorption–desorption isotherms, scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, Fourier transform IR spectroscopy, ²⁸Si and ²⁷Al MAS NMR spectroscopies, thermogravimetric analysis, and computer simulation. These analysis results indicated that quaternary ammonium surfactants acted as organic structure‐directing agents (OSDAs) in the formation of these hierarchical zeolite samples, whether the surfactant had long hydrophobic tail groups or not. The simulation results indicated that the organic molecules with no long hydrophobic chain could lead to the synthesis of zeolite through charge control, and the hydrophobic molecules with long hydrophobic chains could form zeolites through orbital control. These hierarchical zeolites showed improved catalytic activity towards the industrially relevant alkylation of benzene with propene compared with conventional zeolites with the same frameworks. More importantly, the success of using quaternary ammonium surfactants with no hydrophobic n ‐alkyl tail group in the synthesis of hierarchically structured mesoporous zeolites provides a new pathway for the synthesis of hierarchical porous materials by a soft‐templating method.     

Adsorption properties of BEA zeolites and their aluminum phosphate extrudates for purification of isomaltose

The disaccharide isomaltose is produced via an enzymatic reaction and is adsorbed to BEA zeolite. This reaction integrated adsorption can be achieved as fluidized bed as well as fixed bed. We investigated isotherms, adsorption enthalpies and sorption kinetics of BEA zeolite and extrudates with a novel aluminum phosphate sintermatrix. These extrudates contain 50% (w/w) of BEA 150 zeolites (Si/Al = 75) as primary crystals. BET-surface for extrudates is 245 m²⋅g⁻¹ and 487 m²⋅g⁻¹ for zeolite. Extrudates show a monomodal macropore structure with a maximum at 90 nm. All isotherms show a type I shape. For lower equilibrium concentrations, which occur during the enzymatic reaction, Henry’s law is applied and compared to a Langmuir model. Adsorption equilibrium constant K _i,L calculated from Langmuir for extrudates at 4 °C is 64.7 mL⋅g⁻¹ and more than twice as high as obtained from Henry’s law with K _i is 26.8 mL⋅g⁻¹. Adsorption on extrudates at 4 °C is much stronger than on zeolite crystals where the Henry coefficient K _i is 17.1 mL⋅g⁻¹. Adsorption enthalpy Δh _Ad calculated from van’t Hoff plot with the Henry equation is −44.3 kJ⋅mol⁻¹ for extrudates and −29.6 kJ⋅mol⁻¹ for zeolite crystals. Finally, the kinetics for ad- and desorption were calculated from the initial slope. The diffusion rate for ad- and desorption on extrudates were in the same range while adsorption on zeolites is three orders of magnitudes faster than desorption.     

The influence of pore structure on reaction mechanism of propylene dimerization in zeolite: A theoretical viewpoint

Molecular sieves have been widely used in the petrochemical industry as environment-friendly catalysts. The pore structure is an important factor influencing the catalytic performance of the zeolite. In this work, a combined Our own N-layered Integrated molecular Orbital and Molecular mechanics method was used to study the mechanism of propylene dimerization in four zeolites (ZSM-5, BEA, MCM-22, and MOR) with different pore structures. Comparing the stepwise mechanism and the concerted mechanism, it is found that the two mechanisms compete with each other in the macroporous BEA, MCM-22, and MOR zeolites, and both mechanisms are possible. However, in ZSM-5 zeolite with medium pore size, the propylene dimerization reaction tends to proceed according to the stepwise mechanism. Furthermore, no matter which mechanism is adopted, the activation energy of propylene dimerization reaction in MCM-22 is the smallest in the four zeolites, indicating that its MWW-type structure (A framework type defined by the International Zeolite Association) may be the most favorable pore structure for the reaction and possesses the highest catalytic activity.     

CeY分子筛中有效脱硫物种活性位的构建及其吸附机理研究

以不同焙烧温度和Ce负载量的CeY分子筛为研究对象,运用XRD及N_2吸附表征其织构性质;运用吡啶吸附红外光谱法剖析了分子筛中活性位的化学属性;采用固定床评价其对噻吩模拟油的吸附脱硫性能及芳烃和烯烃对噻吩脱除的影响;并结合红外光谱和GC-SCD技术分析了其脱硫机制。结果表明,CeY样品经150℃焙烧后,其超笼中具备高含量的B酸和Ce羟基化物种活性位,两者协同增强了噻吩低聚反应能力,进而提高了其吸附穿透硫容量(18.45 mg (S)/g);而提升焙烧温度和Ce负载量会严重降低其有效活性位的数量,削弱了噻吩低聚反应能力,其吸附穿透硫容量显著减小(4.03 mg (S)/g)。当加入烯烃和芳烃后,CeY-12.3-150吸附剂对含低浓度(质量分数)1-己烯(1.0%)和苯(0.1%)的噻吩模拟油依旧保持较高吸附穿透硫容量;但随两者含量的持续增加,其硫容量急剧下降。其主要分别归因于噻吩烷基化反应的发生及“S-H”键的作用模式。     

Untersuchungen an oxidischen Katalysatoren. XXVIII. Einfluß der Vorbehandlungsbedingungen auf Die katalytischen Eigenschaften von NiNaY- und NiCoNaY-Zeolithen

Studies on Oxide Catalysts. XXVIII. Influence of Pretreatment on Catalytic Properties of Zeolites NiNaY and NiCoNaY The influence of the pretreatment conditions on the acidic properties, the reduction degree of nickel, and the catalytic activity and selectivity of zeolites NiNaY and NiCoNaY in the alkylation of benzene with ethylene has been investigated. From the experimental results can be concluded that sec. buthylbenzene from benzene and ethylene is only formed on zeolite samples which contain both together BRÖNSTED acidic centres and Ni²⁺ cations or NiO. Catalysts which contain only metallic nickel are inactive for this reaction. Catalysts with nickel in different forms are active in the formation of ethylbenzene, diethylbenzene, butane and sec. buthylbenzene, the yields depending on the relation of Ni°, Ni²⁺, and NiO. Changing this relation makes possible to regulate the selectivity in the alkylation of benzene with ethylene.     

碱处理对β分子筛催化苯与苯甲醇液相傅-克烷基化反应性能的影响

采用Na OH水溶液对β分子筛进行碱处理,利用XRD、N_2-Physisorption、XRF、NH_3-TPD及SEM等表征手段,使用苯与苯甲醇为反应物进行傅-克烷基化反应,对碱处理前后β分子筛的物性和反应性能进行了研究.实验结果表明:随着碱处理程度的加深,β分子筛的孔径增大,催化剂外比表面积显著增加,β分子筛的弱酸强度和弱酸总量有所下降,由此带来的反应结果是苯甲醇的转化率显著提高.对于孔径最大的催化剂,在常压下80℃时进行反应,当反应时间为140 min时,苯甲醇的转化率已达到100%,选择性有所提高.     

不同粒径ZSM-5分子筛在苯与甲醇烷基化反应中催化性能及反应条件优化

采用水热合成法合成了不同粒径的ZSM-5分子筛催化剂,系统考察了分子筛粒径变化对苯与甲醇烷基化反应的影响。研究结果表明,随着ZSM-5分子筛粒径增大,不但苯的转化率和二甲苯选择性降低,而且催化剂稳定性明显下降。其中,粒径为0.25 μm的ZSM-5分子筛在苯烷基化反应中的催化性能最佳,且催化剂稳定性最好。另外,采用拉曼光谱和热重等方法对催化剂积碳物种和失活机理进行了深入研究,发现催化剂失活主要是由于反应过程中生成的大分子稠环芳烃堵塞了分子筛孔道并覆盖活性位点造成的。最后,考察了反应温度、原料组成及空速对苯烷基化反应的影响并优化出最佳的苯烷基化反应条件。     

大孔沸石催化剂上苯与丙烯液相烷基化反应行为的研究

围绕具有工业实用价值的苯与丙烯液相烷基化制取异丙苯这一课题,对比考察了不同硅铝组成的ＨＹ型和Ｈβ型沸石的催化性能,利用烧炭试验、结炭前驱物萃取方法及色－质谱表征手段探索了沸石催化剂在烷基化反应中的结炭行为。烷基化试验结果表明,β沸石对异丙苯的选择性和催化剂稳定性都明显优于Ｙ型,其异丙苯选择性可达９６ｍｏｌ％以上。同时,提高原料苯烯比、降低反应温度或保持适当高的进料空速能够提高异丙苯的选择性。结炭催化剂的烧炭结果显示,在烷基化反应中Ｈβ比ＨＹ具有较强的抗结炭能力。结炭催化剂的溶剂萃取结果表明,反应中的液相苯能够有效地使催化剂孔道中的结炭前驱物种脱离催化剂表面,从而抑制结炭,提高催化剂的稳定性     

有机杂化介孔Beta分子筛的合成及在苯甲醇烷基化反应中的应用

针对沸石分子筛在苯甲醇和三甲基苯的烷基化催化反应应用中存在催化活性低及微孔孔道内大量苯甲醇自醚化副反应导致产物选择性低这一难题, 通过引入等级孔结构提高外比表面积和有机杂化修饰封堵微孔孔道的双重策略, 在大幅提升可接触的外表面活性中心数量的同时有效降低苯甲醇进入微孔孔道内发生自醚化副反应, 开发出具有高反应活性及烷基化产物选择性的有机杂化介孔Beta分子筛材料, 大幅度提升了其对苯甲醇和三甲基苯的烷基化反应的催化活性和产物的选择性, 使苯甲醇的转化率从66.8%提升到了99.7%, 烷基化产物的选择性从14.8%提高到50.7%. 本工作为开发高活性及高选择性的烷基化催化剂提供了新的思路.     

The alkylation reaction of benzene with methanol to produce toluene: Y-C and Y-CCs catalyst

The secondary reaction of toluene is difficult to be suppressed in benzene alkylation with methanol over conventional acidic zeolite catalysts. Moreover, the formation of coke yet remains a challenging problem. In this study, Na-Y zeolites were modified with ammonium carbonate (AC), citric acid (CA) and caesium nitrate(CN) to evaluate the alkylation of benzene with methanol, which was also characterized by XRD, SEM, FT-IR, N₂ adsorption and Py-IR. For the Na-Y treated with AC-CA-CN, not only the catalytic selectivity for the alkylation of benzene with methanol was improved (the total selectivity of toluene and xylene was 97.9% and toluene selectivity was 86.4%), but also the quantity of coke was greatly decreased.     

Alkylation of benzene by olefins on zeolite catalysts in the presence of CO2

Conclusions The yields of the products obtained in the alkylation of benzene with ethylene and propylene on zeolites CaY, CoY, SrY, NdCaNaY and dealuminized zeolite CaY' should increase by 2–4 times when CO₂ is added to the reaction mixture, in which connection the effect of the CO₂ depends on the nature of the catalyst.Translated from Izvestiya Akademii Nauk SSSR, Seriya Khimicheskaya, No. 5, pp. 1138–1140, May, 1973.     

Synthesis of Pure Silica MWW Zeolite in Fluoride Medium by Using an Imidazolium-Based Long Dication

As the spacer length in 1,2-dimethylimidazolium-based dications increases beyond a specific point (six methylene units), they fail in structure-directing towards STW zeolites in any synthetic conditions. These dications can instead produce, under fluoride concentrated conditions, either *BEA [in the case of the eight-methylene-unit structure-directing agent (SDA)] or MWW (ten methylene units) zeolites. For any length of the dication, the default zeolite (MTW) is a relatively dense zeolite containing a unidimensional channel, whereas the zeolite demanding most specificity (STW, *BEA or MWW) is more porous, affording a larger concentration of the dication to be occluded. This work provides the first reported fluoride synthesis of pure silica MWW zeolites. Charge balance of the organic dications in this zeolite was achieved by combining “structural” silanolates, regular “connectivity defects” and occluded fluoride. Molecular mechanics calculations showed a perfect fit of the decamethylenebis(dimethylimidazolium) dication in the sinusoidal intralayer pore system of MWW. The calculations showed also that the dication is able to stabilize the interlayer space without disturbing the hydrogen-bonding system that holds the layers together in the as-made material. The ¹⁹F magic-angle spinning (MAS) NMR presented two distinct resonances at −71 and −83 ppm, which, on the basis of DFT calculations, we tentatively assigned to fluoride occluded in [4⁶6²] and [4¹5²6²] cages of the MWW structure, respectively. The same DFT study determines a different chemical shift of one methyl ¹³C nuclear magnetic resonance according to the imidazolium ring residing in the sinusoidal channels or in the large cup cavities, thus explaining an experimentally observed splitting of that resonance.     

Synthesis of highly ordered cubic zeolite A and its ion-exchange behavior

Well-ordered cubic zeolites 4A were synthesised using sol–gel process in the presence of different silica and aluminum sources. The aluminum and silica sources determined whether or not zeolites were formed at precise silica/alumina mole ratio. Zeolites were formed only when the aluminum source was sodium aluminate, the silica source was fumed silica, colloidal silica or sodium metasilicate. Our findings indicated that the type of zeolite invariably obtained was 4A and SEM images indicated that the produced zeolites are cubic shaped crystals with planar surfaces and well-defined edges and sharp crystals. In turn, synthesis parameters are seen to have a significant effect in maximizing heavy metals uptake (for example Cu²⁺, Cr³⁺, Cd²⁺ and Ni²⁺) by synthesized zeolites. Zeolite 4A gave better heavy metal uptakes than amorphous or non-zeolite crystalline materials. This was attributed to higher ion-exchange capacity and higher BET specific surface area 445 m²/g and pore volume 0.141 cm³/g. The latter attribute possibly translates to greater accessibility of ion-exchange sites and selectivity towards metal type by this zeolite followed the sequence: Cu²⁺ > Cr³⁺ ≥ Cd²⁺ > Ni²⁺.     

Investigation and Modeling of the Hydrothermal Stability of Technically Relevant Zeolites

The dense-structured zeolites of types ZSM-5 (MFI) and mordenite (MOR) of different SiO₂/Al₂O₃ moduli are relatively stable under treatment by liquid water for 72 hours up to 513 K. The open-structured zeolites of types Y in dealuminated modification (FAU) and beta (BEA) undergo strong decomposition in the same range. For these two sample types a mathematical model for the decomposition of the zeolite framework is established that takes into account the influence of modulus as well as temperature. Here the kinetic of the solid phase reaction is a superposition of two different mechanisms described by the Monod equation. Dedicated to the late of Wolfgang Schirmer.     

Acidity versus metal-induced Lewis acidity in zeolites for Friedel–Crafts acylation

Acid catalysts including Ni, Ag and Fe-loaded zeolites of different structures were prepared either via cationic exchange or impregnation techniques from pristine H-zeolites (BEA, and MFI). Their catalytic activity was evaluated in the liquid-phase Friedel–Crafts acylation of anisole with propanoic acid. It turned out that, whatever the doping procedure was, the zeolite loaded with transition metals led to considerable decrease in propanoic acid conversion, regardless of the nature or the metal content. However, the extent of this detrimental effect followed the order: Ag⁺ > Ni²⁺ > Fe³⁺.Pristine acidic zeolites were not only found to be the most active, but also to be the most selective toward ortho- and para-acylation products. H-ZSM-5 zeolites yielded the highest intrinsic activity, with TOF values of 0.09 h⁻¹. The catalyst activity proved to be essentially attributed to the density and accessibility of Brønsted acid sites, playing a key role in the activation of the reactants. Brønsted sites are proposed to be the most likely catalytic species for performing this Friedel–Crafts acylation.     

Gemini quaternary ammonium salt cationic surfactant‐assisted hydrothermal synthesis: An effective way to tune the textural properties of zeolite and the acidity of Beta molecular sieves

Novel hierarchical Beta zeolites have been successfully synthesized via a one‐pot dual‐templates strategy utilizing gemini organic surfactant and tetraethylammonium hydroxide (TEAOH)through hydrothermal process. The influence of several parameters on the formation of hierarchical Beta zeolite, the change in acidity and a possible growth scheme were systematically investigated. The physicochemical properties of these catalysts were characterized by PXRD, BET, SEM, HRTEM SAED, TG and NH₃‐TPD techniques, and the performance as acid catalysts was verified using the transformation of EtOH as a model reaction. On one hand, WAXRD data indicated that decreasing the temperature of synthesis and increasing amounts of C_12‐6‐12 in the process of synthesis resulted in lower crystallinity of Beta zeolites due to the BEA nuclei formation and crystal growth constrained by C_12‐6‐12. On the other hand, SAXRD and HRTEM data evidenced that C_12‐6‐12 initially generated a pseudo‐ordered mesoporous phase which was then partially occupied by the zeolite. After a period of ~96 h for crystallization, the hierarchy zeolite possessing 765.7 m²·g^‐1 of Brunauer‐Emmett‐Tellerarea, and average mesopore size distribution of 3.51 nm can be synthesized, and its microporous structure has a good crystallinity and lower amounts of acid sites than that of the microporous Beta one. Furthermore, the as‐obtained hierarchical zeolite displayed lower deactivation rate mainly due to the less coke formation on the surface of catalyst. It is expected to develop more considerable potential application value for the hierarchical Beta zeolite structure in the near future.     

层剥离MWW结构分子筛的直接可控合成

分子筛是一类重要的催化材料,在石油和煤制化学品工业中应用广泛.目前,国际分子筛协会结构委员会确认的248种分子筛骨架结构中的19种已经商业化应用,如FAU,MFI,*BEA,MOR和MWW.具有多层结构的MCM-22是MWW结构分子筛的典型代表,已应用于苯与乙烯液相烷基化制乙苯.然而,烷基化反应主要发生在位于MCM-22分子筛晶体外表面的半超笼内,位于10元环孔道和12元环超笼内的酸性位对乙烯转化率几乎没有贡献.因此,有必要制备能够容纳更多半超笼的具有超大外比表面积的新型MWW结构分子筛.厚度仅2.5 nm的单层MWW结构分子筛ITQ-2具备以上特征,但是其较弱的酸性质及复杂的制备过程使其无法工业应用.受到采用具有长碳链的双子季铵阳离子两亲性有机结构导向剂直接合成层状MFI分子筛的启发,其有机结构导向剂同时起到导向MFI结构和抑制晶体沿b轴方向生长的作用.类似地,层剥离MWW结构分子筛也被直接合成出来,但所得材料的催化性能不理想,且有机结构导向剂不易得.通过对MCM-22分子筛的结构分析发现,其合成态是由多个MWW结构层有序组装而成,可以通过溶胀处理增大层间距,削弱层间相互作用,经超声处理即可实现层剥离.鉴于此,本文采用向合成MCM-22分子筛的常规体系中加入二环己基胺充当有机添加剂构筑'双功能'合成体系的策略,开展层剥离MWW结构分子筛新材料的直接合成.X射线衍射(XRD)结果表明,与MCM-22分子筛相比,在二环己基胺参与下合成的分子筛SCM-1(DCHA/SiO2=0.4)和SCM-6(DCHA/SiO2=0.6)的XRD谱中与MWW结构c轴方向有关的(101)和(102)晶面的衍射峰出现偏移和重叠的现象,表明其沿c轴方向有序性降低.扫描电子显微镜显示,所有样品均为片状形貌,其中SCM-6含有少量无定形物种.氩气及氮气物理吸附结果表明,SCM-1和SCM-6具有超大外比表面积,而微孔体积小于MCM-22分子筛.透射电子显微镜表征结果表明,MCM-22为多层结构,厚度约为20 nm,而SCM-1和SCM-6的厚度分别约为5.0和2.5 nm,对应双层和单层结构,表明在有机添加剂参与下直接合成了层剥离的新型MWW结构分子筛.值得注意的是,通过调节添加剂用量,可以调节剥离程度,即实现可控层剥离,得到完全(单层)或部分(双层)剥离的MWW结构分子筛.该方法所采用的添加剂的尺寸是关键因素,选用尺寸大于有机结构导向剂的添加剂才能有效抑制晶体沿c轴方向的有序生长,实现层剥离MWW结构分子筛的直接合成.采用该方法合成的新型MWW结构分子筛具有超大外比表面积和更多的表面半超笼,在苯与乙烯液相烷基化反应中,SCM-1催化的乙烯转化率明显高于MCM-22分子筛.SCM-6因结晶度低而未能表现出优势.进一步比较SCM-1和MCM-22的催化稳定性发现,SCM-1的稳定性更好,经过64 h连续反应,其吸附的有机物及积碳更少.在1,3,5-三异丙苯裂解反应中,SCM-1的催化性能也明显优于MCM-22.     

Aromatization over nanosized Ga-containing ZSM-5 zeolites prepared by different methods: Effect of acidity of active Ga species on the catalytic performance

Nanosized Ga-containing ZSM-5 zeolites were prepared via isomorphous substitution and impregnation followed by characterized using various techniques. The catalytic performance of the zeolites for the aromatization of 1-hexene was investigated. The results indicate that isomorphous substitution promotes the incorporation of Ga heteroatoms into the framework along with the formation of extra-framework GaO⁺ species ([GaO⁺]^a) that have stronger interactions with the negative potential of the framework. In addition, based on the Py-IR results and catalytic performance, the [GaO⁺]^a species with stronger Lewis acid sites produced a better synergism with moderate Brønsted acid sites and thus improved the selectivity to aromatic compounds. However, the impregnation results in the formation of Ga₂O₃ phase and small amounts of GaO⁺ species that are mainly located on the external surface ([GaO⁺]^b), which contribute to weaker Lewis acid sites due to weaker interactions with the zeolite framework. During 1-hexene aromatization, the nanosized Ga isomorphously substituted ZSM-5 zeolite samples (Gax-NZ5) exhibited better catalytic performance compared to the impregnated samples, and the highest aromatic yield (i.e., 65.4 wt%) was achieved over the Ga4.2-NZ5 sample, which contained with the highest Ga content.     

Alkylation of Ethylbenzene with Methanol on HY,HM and HZSM-5 Zeolite

The alkylation of ethylbenzene with methanol on various zeolites has been studied at atmospheric pressure, 300–500 °C and with ethylbenzene/methanol = 3 mol/mol in a fixed-bed, integral-flow reactor. The catalytic activity decreased in the order HZSM-5 > HY > HM. The optimum conditions for the formation of ethyltoluene were HY zeolite, 400 °C and W/F = 4.1 g-cat h/g-feed. The catalyst decay rate increased in the order HZSM-5 << HY < HM; coking of the zeolite increased the fraction of para-isomer in the ethyltoluenes. On HZSM-5 modified with alkaline earth metal, the conversion of ethylbenzene decreased with concomitantly increased selectivity of para-ethyltoluene especially evident in cases of magnesium and calcium (> 93% para-selectivity). These results are interpreted in terms of diminution of both the strong acid sites and the pore size of zeolites. For the reaction on HY at 400 °C, the reaction paths were determined; the ethylbenzene reacted via alkylation, disproportionation and dealkylation with initial selectivities 84.7%, 13.1% and 2.2%, respectively.