Methylation of mono- and dicarboxylic acids with dimethyl carbonate catalyzed with binder-free zeolite NaY

Synthesis of methyl mono- and dicarboxylates was developed consisting in treating the corresponding acids with dimethyl carbonate in the presence of a heterogenic catalyst, crystalline aluminosilicate whose mechanically strong granules to 90–95% were built of crystal aggregates of zeolite Y with modulus of about 5.0 in the Na-form. Optimum catalyst and reagents ratio and the reaction conditions were found for the preparation in high yields of methyl esters of mono- and dicarboxylic acids.     

Linking pore diffusivity with macropore structure of zeolite adsorbents. Part II: simulation of pore diffusion and mercury intrusion in stochastically reconstructed zeolite adsorbents

In the present study we complete the evaluation of three dimensional digitized reconstructions of a binderless zeolite adsorbent with improved mass transfer rates, by performing simulations of pore diffusion and Hg-intrusion porosimetry in these structures. It is seen that an excellent agreement with the experimental diffusivity is achieved (relative error of 1.2 %) for a pore structure that matches, besides low order correlations, chord length distribution functions that account for higher order correlations. Furthermore, simulations on a variety of reconstructed samples indicate that matching chord length distribution functions is a necessary (though probably not sufficient) condition for accurate structural representation. The average tortuosity factor is 2.68 and is nearly constant over a broad spectrum of pressures, when properly normalized. Hg-intrusion porosimetry simulations, performed with a pure morphology method, show a good agreement with the experimental curve for normalized cumulative intrusion volumes in the range of 50–88 %, but cannot make a distinction between structures with differences in higher order correlations. It is believed that SEM micrographs, properly obtained to represent realistic 2D sections of the material, contain sufficient structural information that can distinguish among pore structures with different mass transfer rates, when combined with stochastic reconstruction methods. Evidently, the direct link between these structural parameters and pore diffusivity will provide the necessary route to improve the mass transfer rate of porous adsorbents.     

Synthesis and characterization of SBA-15 macrospheres with hierarchical pore structure

The new macroscopic-scale SBA-15 spheres with diameter of 0.2-0.5 mm are prepared by a sol-gel method,in which the tetrabutylorthosilicate(TBOS) is used as silicon source and triblock copolymer(P123) and polyoxyethylene octylphenol ether(OP- 10) are used as templates.The resulting spherical samples are characterized by XRD,N_2 adsorption-desorption,TEM and SEM methods.The results show that the inner structure of SBA-15 macrospheres has macroporous channels(0.5μm) and mesoporous skeleton(4-5 nm).These SBA...     

Synthesis of novel mesoporous silica spheres with starburst pore canal structure

Novel spherical mesoporous silica materials with uniform diameters and starburst mesopore structures were synthesized by a simple one-step procedure with ethanol as the co-solvent in dilute aqueous solution and their formation mechanism was proposed. The arrangement of the pore canal and the diameter of the sphere could be tailored by altering the concentration of ethanol.     

Adsorption and diffusion of Xenon in a granulated nano-NaY zeolite

Henry??s law constant and crystal diffusivity of xenon in the granulated nano-NaY zeolite were measured by the pulse gas chromatography method. For this purpose the moments of response peaks of xenon were analyzed. The effect of extra column parts of the utilized chromatographic system was also considered by analyzing the moments of the response peak which was obtained by pulse injection of inert gas of helium into the carrier gas of nitrogen. In addition, the measurement of average velocity of the carrier gas regarding the pressure drop in the extra column parts of the system attributed to precise results. By carrying out the experiments at various temperatures in the range of 30?C110?°C the heat of adsorption and activation energy of crystal diffusivity were estimated. In order to find the binder effect on the adsorption of and diffusion into granules, the aforementioned parameters were also measured for the binderless granules of macron sized NaY zeolite. Results revealed that although the adsorption of xenon on the binder of bentonite was negligible, the diffusion resistance created by this binder was significant such that the effective crystal diffusivity in the granules with 25?% binder was determined to be 96 percent lower than the granules with no binder.     

具有三维贯通多级孔道结构大孔氧化铝的制备与表征

采用铝溶胶晶种引入、结合相分离的方法制备了具有三维贯通多级孔道结构的大孔氧化铝材料。采用扫描电镜（SEM）、X射线衍射（XRD）、N₂吸附-脱附、压汞、核磁共振波谱（NMR）等测试方法对所得材料进行了表征。结果表明,该氧化铝材料具有200-600 nm的均匀分布且贯通的连续大孔孔道,经550℃焙烧即可得到结晶态γ-氧化铝。大孔氧化铝比表面积达到366 m²/g,具有以5 nm及400 nm为中心的较为集中的介孔-大孔多级孔道分布。焙烧后的样品中,铝具有四、六两种配位状态。制备过程中,聚环氧乙烷（PEO）作为诱导剂引发固-液两相分离,形成具有三维贯通多级孔道结构大孔氧化铝,而凝胶中引入铝溶胶时,AlOOH晶粒与铝交联水合物均相伴生,在凝胶过程诱导铝交联水合物转变为AlOOH,最终使大孔氧化铝在较低的焙烧温度即可转化为γ-氧化铝。     

Synthesis and structure of the bidimensional zeolite ITQ-32 with small and large pores

A new bidimensional zeolite containing 8R and 12R pores, denoted as ITQ-32, has been synthesized and its structure solved from powder X-ray diffraction data. This zeolite presents a relatively large pore volume (0.16 cm3/g) and pore apertures of 3.5 x 4.3 A and can be prepared as a nearly pure silica zeolite and as aluminosilicate. In the latest case, acidic properties are developed.     

Synthesis of spherically shaped granulated carbon sorbent

New technological procedure for obtaining spherical carbon sorbents was considered. The method is based on oil granulation in the technology of coal benefication. The coal dust of 2SS brand and coal tar were used to obtain spherical activated carbons with high sorption and strength characteristics. The influence exerted by the introduction of surfactants in the course of molding on the quality parameters of activated carbons was examined. The basic physicochemical and sorption characteristics of the carbons being developed were analyzed and it was shown that spherical carbon adsorbents with micropore volume of up to 0.31 cm³ g^–1 and abrasion strength of up to 91% can be obtained.     

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.     

Three-dimensional paper-like graphene framework with highly orientated laminar structure as binder-free supercapacitor electrode

A free-standing paper-like three-dimensional graphene framework(3DGF) with orientated laminar structure and interconnected macropores, was obtained by the hard template-directed ordered assembly. As the sacrificial templates, polystyrene(PS) latex spheres were assembled with graphene oxide(GO) to build up a sandwich type composite film, followed by heat removal of which with a simultaneous reduction of GO. The 3DGF exhibited high specific surface area of 402.5 m2/g, controllable pores and mechanical flexibility, which was employed as the binder-free supercapacitor electrode and shows high specific gravimetric capacitance of 95 F/g at 0.5 A/g, with enhanced rate capability in 3 electrode KOH system.     

Effect of zeolite pore morphology on solvent-less alkylation of benzene with 1-hexene

In an attempt to convert the carcinogenic benzene which is almost restricted for its use in gasoline, alkylation reaction with olefin 1-hexene has been conducted on various zeolites. Four zeolites having different pore topology and pore size have been applied as solid acid catalysts for effective production of alkylate in a liquid phase, solvent-less low temperature reaction. The textural properties of all the four zeolites (ZSM-5, MOR, BEA, HY) have been characterized for crystal morphology by TEM, crystal structure by XRD and FTIR, BET for surface area, N₂ sorption for porosity and TPD for acidity. Among the zeolite, BEA possessed high surface area (600.61 m²/g) and enhanced meso pores volume (0.3956 cm³/g) as compared to other zeolite samples. The performance of BEA was also observed to be superior in the liquid phase alkylation of benzene with 1-hexene in a batch reactor under autogenous pressure without using any solvent. At the optimum reaction conditions, the benzene conversion was 86.6 wt% and 3-Phenylhexane, 2-Phenylhexane yield were about 47.9 wt% and 38.7 wt% respectively on this catalyst. The BEA also exhibited longer time-on-stream and reusability performance, thus offers an attractive route for converting benzene into valuable (3-Phenylhexane, 2-Phenylhexane) alkylate product useful for the manufacturing of fine chemicals, dyestuff, detergents and scents.     

三维贯穿大孔氧化铝的孔道改性、表征及转化机制

利用相分离技术制备了非晶三维贯穿大孔氧化铝初始材料,然后通过氨水水热改性处理,使其大孔形态发生了显著改变,孔壁边缘生长有尺寸为50-300 nm的片状聚集体,大孔尺寸由430 nm下降到250 nm,但仍然保持蠕虫状三维贯穿且空间分布均匀的特性。改性后的氧化铝材料经550℃焙烧转化为高结晶度γ氧化铝,比表面积达到331 m²/g,具有8.9 nm及250 nm两种集中的孔径分布,L酸度及抗压强度均有所提高。研究表明,无定形水合羟基铝离子聚合物与氨水发生再水合反应生成薄水铝石中间物,因此,可在较低的焙烧温度下转晶为γ态;大孔孔壁边缘的AlOOH晶粒受NH₄⁺模板诱导作用从里向外重排形成片状聚集体,从而改变了大孔的形态。     

Synthesis of graphitic ordered macroporous carbon with a three-dimensional interconnected pore structure for electrochemical applications

In this study, ordered macroporous carbon with a three-dimensional (3D) interconnected pore structure and a graphitic pore wall was prepared by chemical vapor deposition (CVD) of benzene using inverse silica opal as the template. Field-emission scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, Raman spectrometry, nitrogen adsorption, and thermogravimetric analysis techniques were used to characterize the carbon samples. The electrochemical properties of the carbon materials as a carbon-based anode for lithium-ion batteries and as a Pt catalyst support for room-temperature methanol electrochemical oxidation were examined. It was observed that the CVD method is a simple route to fabrication of desired carbon nanostructures, affording a carbon with graphitic pore walls and uniform pores. The graphitic nature of the carbon enhances the rate performance and cyclability in lithium-ion batteries. The specific capacity was found to be further improved when SnO(2) nanoparticles were supported on the carbon. The specific activity of Pt catalyst supported on the carbon materials for room-temperature methanol electrochemical oxidation was observed to be higher than that of a commercial Pt catalyst (E-TEK).     

Synthesis design and structure of a multipore zeolite with interconnected 12- and 10-MR channels

A new molecular sieve, ITQ-38, containing interconnected large and medium pores in its structure has been synthesized. The rational combination of dicationic piperidine-derivative molecules as organic structure directing agents (OSDAs) with germanium and boron atoms in alkaline media has allowed the synthesis of ITQ-38 zeolite. High-resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM) has been used to elucidate the framework topology of ITQ-38, revealing the presence of domains of perfect ITQ-38 crystals as well as very small areas containing nanosized ITQ-38/ITQ-22 intergrowths. The structure of ITQ-38 is highly related to ITQ-22 and the recently described polymorph C of ITQ-39 zeolite. It shares a common building layer with ITQ-22 and contains the same building unit as the polymorph C of ITQ-39. All three structures present similar framework density, 16.1 T atoms/1000 ?(3).     

Glycol-assisted Cu-doped ZnS polyhedron-like structure as binder-free novel electrode materials

The facile, efficient, and straightforward preparation of electrode material for energy storage devices has drawn considerable interest for practical applications. In this study, we have synthesized the polyhedron Cu-doped ZnS (ZnS:Cu) structure on carbon cloth (CC) using a single-step glycol-assisted process. The highly interconnected polyhedron shaped ZnS:Cu functions as positive electrode material in an aqueous electrolyte for supercapacitor application. The ZnS:Cu polyhedron-like structures with higher electroactive sites and synergistic effect exhibited higher specific capacitance of 468 F g^?1 at 1 Ag^?1 and cycling stability of 890.5% after 5,000 cycles. The better electrochemical performance and higher cycling stability of ZnS:Cu can be dedicated to interconnected polyhedron-like structures, doping of Cu in ZnS, and binder-free electrode design. This underlines the potential of the Cu-doped ZnS-based supercapacitor for next-generation energy storage devices.     

Synthesis and structure determination of a new microporous zeolite with large cavities connected by small pores

A new small-pore germanosilicate zeolite, named as ITQ-49, has been synthesized using a new ditetraalkylphosphonium dication as an organic structure-directing agent, and its structure has been solved by direct methods applied to the powder X-ray diffraction pattern of the calcined solid. This new zeolite crystallizes in the space group Immm with cell parameters a = 19.6007(8) ?, b = 18.3274(7) ?, and c = 16.5335(6) ?. The pore topology of ITQ-49 consists of large, nonspherical cavities that are connected to each other through small eight-membered-ring windows, resulting in a unidirectional small-pore zeolite that has a relatively large adsorption capacity. Also, ITQ-49 contains double four-membered-ring units where Ge is preferentially located, and fluoride anions are placed inside these units.     

Synthesis of ordered mesoporous carbon monoliths with bicontinuous cubic pore structure of Ia3d symmetry

Large-diameter-sized mesoporous carbon monoliths with bicontinuous cubic structure of Ia3d symmetry have been synthesized by using mesoporous silica monoliths as hard templates; such carbon monoliths show potential application of advanced electrodes and electrochemical double layer capacitors.     

Synthesis and structure of the medium-pore zeolite PST-35 with two interconnected cages of unusual orthorhombic shape

The search for new zeolite structures and compositions remains important in synthetic materials science due to the high impact on developing new chemical technologies, as well as on improving existing ones. Herein we present the synthesis and structure of PST-35, a novel medium-pore germanosilicate (Si/Ge = 2.1–6.6) zeolite, achieved by combining the excess fluoride approach and the unique structure directing ability of Ge in the presence of 1,2,3-triethylimidazolium ions as an organic structure-directing agent. PST-35 contains a zig-zag 10-ring (4.6 × 6.7 Å) channel system constructed of strictly alternating large 28-hedral ([4⁸·5⁸·6⁸·8²·10²]) and smaller 18-hedral ([4⁶·5⁴·6⁴·8²·10²]) cages of anomalous orthorhombic shape. The PST-35 structure is built from the connection of pst-35 layers consisting of small 8-hedral ([4³·5⁴·6]) cages, previously unobserved zeolite building layers, through single 4-rings.

A medium-pore zeolite containing 2 novel orthorhombic-shaped cages was synthesized by combining the tendency of Ge to form double 4-ring units with the structure-directing ability of 1,2,3-triethylimidazolium ions under excess fluoride conditions.     

Synthesis and crystal structure of As-synthesized and calcined pure silica zeolite ITQ-12

The small-pore pure silica zeolite ITQ-12 has been synthesized with fumed silica as the silica source in the presence of 1,3,4-trimethylimidazolium hydroxide and hydrofluoric acid under hydrothermal conditions at 448 K. Rietveld refinement using synchrotron X-ray diffraction data of the calcined ITQ-12 product taken at 298 K confirms the proposed topology, framework type code ITW, which can be described by a monoclinic unit cell [Si(24)O(48)] having Cm symmetry. Unit cell parameters are a = 10.3360(4), b = 15.0177(6), and c = 8.8639(4) A, beta = 105.356(3) degrees, and cell volume V = 1326.76(9) A(3). For as-synthesized ITQ-12, the occluded fluoride anion is located inside the double four-membered ring, while the flat 1,3,4-trimethylimidazolium cation lies on the equatorial plane of the slit-shaped [4(4)5(4)6(4)8(4)] cage, with its longest dimension in the [010] direction. The monoclinic unit cell |(C(6)N(2)H(11))(+)(2)F(-)(2)|[Si(24)O(48)], having Cm symmetry, has parameters a = 10.4478(3), b = 14.9854(4), and c = 8.8366(3) A, beta = 105.935(2) degrees, and cell volume V = 1330.34(7) A(3) at 298 K. Cooperative structure-directing effects during the crystallization of ITQ-12 are discussed in terms of the structure of the as-made material.