Structure and base properties of calcined hydrotalcites

Five hydrotalcites with Mg/Al molar ratio range of 3-15 were prepared. The structure and basicity of Mg-Al mixed oxides (Mg(Al)O) transformed from hydrotalcites were investigated by TPD, XPS, XRD, FT-IR and NMR techniques. The results of elemental analysis and XPS indicate that Al is enriched in the surface regions of Mg(Al)0, and its amount increases with the Mg/Al molar ratio and the calcination temperature. 27Al-MAS-NMR results show that Al exists in two chemical environments: tetrahedral aluminium (Al(t)) and octahedral aluminium (Al(o)) in Mg(Al)O. The amount of Al(t) increases with the Mg/Al molar ratio and the calcination temperature. It is assumed that Al(t) may be mainly from the surface Al. Temperature-programmed desorption (TPD) of CO2 shows that the number of basic sites of Mg(Al)O samples increases with the Mg/Al molar ratio, and the maximum number of basic sites is obtained for hydrotalcite calcined at 773 K. Infrared spectra of adsorbed CO2 and B(OCH3)3 reveal that there are two kinds of     

Mg-La-HY-SBA-15分子筛催化甲醇烷基化反应

用两步浸渍法制备了Mg-La-HY-SBA-15复合分子筛,在小型固定床反应器上考察了苯酚甲醇烷基化性能;通过SEM-EDS、Py-FTIR等表征手段分析了Mg-La-HY-SBA-15分子筛的孔结构和酸性。结果表明,Mg负载到HY-SBA-15分子筛上且未改变其微介孔结构; Mg改性后降低了载体的总酸量,增加了总Lewis酸,提高了邻甲酚的选择性和收率。     

Alkylation of catechol with methanol to guaiacol over sulphate-modified zirconia solid acid catalysts

A series of sulphate-promoted ZrO₂ solid acid catalysts with different contents of SO₄ ²⁻ were calcined at 450°C in air for 4 h and tested for the liquid-phase alkylation of catechol to guaiacol in a fixed-bed down-flow reactor. The 5 wt.% SO₄ ²⁻ on ZrO₂ showed the best conversion (82%) and selectivity for guaiacol (84%) at 200°C and 1 bar pressure. A smooth correlation was observed between the catalytical activity and surface acidity of sulphated zirconia. Based on our results, a surface mechanism is proposed.     

Alkylation of toluene with methanol over a zeolite disc synthesized through solid state reactions

Outstandingpara-xylene selectivity in the alkylation of toluene with methanol was observed for a new, disc-shaped ZSM-5 zeolite catalyst synthesized by solid state reactions.     

Conversion of 2-propanol over chromium orthophosphates

The conversion (dehydration/dehydrogenation) of 2-propanol on a series of CrPO₄ (Cr/P=1) catalysts, differently prepared and thermally treated at 773–1073 K, has been studied by microcatalytic pulse reactor technique at different temperatures (473–573 K). Catalytic performance is strongly affected by the precipitation agent. Catalysts obtained in propylene oxide-aqueous ammonia showed the highest activity towards propene compared to other catalysts. Calcination at increasing temperatures caused a decrease in activity due to the decrease in surface acid character. Dehydrogenation to 2-propanone occurs to a small extent at all reaction temperatures. Propene selectivity strongly increases with increasing reaction temperature.     

Alkylation of 2-naphthol with long-chain olefins over zeolites

Alkylation of 2-naphthol with tripropylene in the presence of zeolite catalysts HBEA, H-Y and H-MFI was studied. Comparative studies on the catalytic properties of H-BEA, H-Y and H-MFI zeolites were carried out under identical reaction conditions. The results showed that the H-BEA catalyst exhibited outstanding catalytic performance; and the conversion and selectivity of 2-naphthol could be 52.1% and 86.3%, respectively. It was found that the structure and acid strength of zeolite catalysts were the major influencing factors for the conversion and selectivity of 2-naphthol alkylation.     

Flash vacuum pyrolysis over solid catalysts. 2. pyrazoles over hydrotalcites

Flash vacuum pyrolysis (fvp) reactions of NH-pyrazole (1) and 3,5-diphenylpyrazole (2) were investigated in the presence of anionic clays having hydrotalcite structure (HT). Solid catalysts with Mg:Al ratio equal to 2:1 containing carbonate (HT-1), nitrate (HT-2), and silicate (HT-3) as interlayer anions were employed. Between 400 and 600 degrees C, compound 1 remained almost unchanged and only unidentified volatile products were detected in small amounts. In contrast, 2 afforded benzonitrile (3) and phenylacetonitrile (4) by a ring fragmentation reaction at 450 degrees C. At a higher temperature (660 degrees C), the same products obtained in homogeneous fvp reactions, i.e., 2-phenylindene (5) and 3-phenylindene (6), were obtained showing no catalysis by HT under these conditions. Results showed that the yield is strongly dependent on the nature of the interlayer anion in the hydrotalcite structure. In comparison with reactions of 2 over zeolites, HTs exhibit selectivity for ring fragmentation reaction.     

C-alkylation of m-cresol with n- and iso-propanol over iron catalyst

The gas-phase alkylation of m-cresol (3-methylphenol) with n-and iso-propanol was investigated. The reactions were carried out in a continuous process at atmospheric pressure over an iron catalyst that contains Cr, Si and K oxides. It is possible to obtain n and iso-propyl derivatives of m-cresol with satisfactory selectivity.     

Alkylation of phenol with methanol on H-beta zeolite

The alkylation of phenol with methanol over Hβ zeolite has been studied. The transformation of primary products of the title reaction was also studied. Anisole was found to be unstable primary product, which was also an important reaction intermediate. On the basis of experimental results, a reaction scheme on Hβ was suggested.     

Mg-Al水滑石催化甘油与碳酸二甲酯的酯交换反应简

报道了温和条件下甘油和碳酸二甲酯在一系列不同Mg/Al比（0.5-6）的Mg-Al水滑石催化下合成碳酸甘油酯（GC）的反应. 发现,Mg-Al水滑石对该反应具有很高的GC选择性,其中Mg/Al=2经400℃处理所得水滑石催化效率最高：70 ℃反应3 h甘油转化率达66.9%时,GC选择性维持在97%以上. 表征结果表明,水滑石样品的比表面积、孔径、结晶度和表面碱性对其催化活性影响很大.     

Novel mesoporous solid superacidic catalysts: activity and selectivity in the synthesis of thymol by isopropylation of m-cresol with 2-propanol over UDCaT-4, -5, and -6

The alkylation of m-cresol with isopropyl alcohol in the presence of novel superacidic catalysts named as UDCaT-4, UDCaT-5, and UDCaT-6 was investigated. The catalysts are modified versions of zirconia showing high catalytic activity, stability, and reusability in the presence of water as compared to conventional sulfated zirconia. The objective of the present investigation was to explore the potential of these catalysts in this alkylation of m-cresol with isopropyl alcohol to thymol, which has widescale applications. The reactions were conducted in liquid phase in the temperature range of 433-473 K. Both, O- and C-alkylated products were obtained at lower temperatures, while at higher temperatures, thymol was the main product of the reaction. The catalytic activity increases in the order UDCaT-5 > UDCaT-6 >UDCaT-4 > sulfated zirconia. Thymol could be efficiently obtained with selectivity reaching up to 79% at an isopropyl alcohol conversion of 92% with UDCaT-5. This process can be a replacement for the existing process based on zeolites where high temperature and pressure are required. Synergistic effects of very high sulfur content present (9% S) and preservation of the tetragonal phase in UDCaT-5, in comparison with sulfated zirconia (4% S), were responsible for higher catalytic activity. A systematic investigation of the effects of various operating parameters was accomplished, and a mathematical model is developed to describe the reaction pathway and validated with experimental results. The reaction was carried out without using solvent, and the process subscribes to the principles of green chemistry.     

Alkylation of aromatics. Kinetics of phenol alkylation with methanol

A kinetic study of phenol alkylation with methanol in the presence of -Al₂O₃ has been carried out. A mechanism involving the reaction of phenol and methanol adsorbed on acid-base pair sites is proposed.     

Alkylation of phenol with C2 and C3 alcohols over iron catalyst

The results of research on catalytic alkylation of phenol with ethyl, n- and iso-propyl alcohols conducted in gas phase in presence of iron catalyst are presented. We found that C₂ and C₃ alcohols exhibit high selectivity of ortho-alkylation, for ethanol — 99%, for n-propanol and for iso-propanol — up to 92% in the investigated conditions of reaction.     

Isopropylation of benzene with 2-propanol over substituted large pore aluminophosphate-based molecular sieves

Large pore aluminophosphate-based molecular sieves like AlPO₄-5, MAPO-5, MnAPO-5 and ZAPO-5 were synthesised hydrothermally using triethylamine as a structure directing agent. These materials were characterised by X-ray diffraction (XRD),²⁷A1 and³¹P MAS-NMR, ICP-MS,n-butylamine-TPD, BET and SEM. The catalytic performance of these materials was tested for isopropylation of benzene with 2-propanol at 250, 300, 350 and 400°C. The products were cumene,p-DIPB (p-diisopropylbenzene) andm-DIPB (m-diisopropylbenzene). MnAPO-5 was found to be more active than the other catalysts. Maximum conversion (20%) was noted at 350°C over MnAPO-5. The selectivity to DIPB was found to decrease with time on stream but the selectivity to cumene showed an increase after 3 h of time on stream     

Enthalpies of transfer of 2-methyl-2-propanol from water to mixtures of water with methanol,ethanol and 1,4-dioxane

The enthalpies of transfer of 2-methyl-2-propanol (TBA) from water to mixtures of water with methanol, ethanol and 1,4-dioxane have been measured. The data are considered in terms of recently developed theory, and it is found that the enthalpies of transfer can be reproduced quantitatively over most of the composition range in each solvent system. The parameters recovered from the analyses indicate that the net effect of TBA on the solvent structure is a breaking of solvent-solvent bonds and that TBA is preferentially hydrated in the aqueous alcohol systems, but randomly solvated in the water+1,4-dioxane system. It is also found that the model parameters for TBA solvation in the alcohol systems are independent of the alcohol.     

Alkylation of toluene with methanol over rare earth forms of Na?X, FAU and Na?Y, FAU

(La^ex, Na)-X, FAU, (Na, Y^ex)-X, FAU, (La^ex, Na)-Y, FAU and (Na, Y^ex)-Y, FAU have been shown to be active and selective catalysts for the alkylation of toluene with methanol. Na–X, FAU and Na–Y, FAU modified by La³⁺ have the highest activity but a very stable activity was reached only on Y³⁺ forms. (Na, RE^ex)-X FAU series prefer ortho-substitution while (Na, RE^ex)-Y, FAU para-substitution. Brönsted acid centers and their strength are responsible for substition.

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, (La^ex, Na)-X, FAU, (Na, Y^ex)-X, FAU, (La^ex, Na)-Y, FaU (Na, Y^ex)-Y, FAU . Na–X, FAU Na–Y, FAU, La³⁺, , , Y³⁺. (Na, RE^ex)-X, FAU -, (Na, RE^ex)-Y, FAU--. .

     

Ca-Al催化剂上甘油与碳酸二甲酯酯交换合成碳酸甘油酯

生物柴油是一种环保、可再生、使用安全、可替代石化柴油的新型液体燃料,其产量和使用范围正逐年扩大。然而生物柴油生产过程中的主要副产物甘油严重过剩,因此甘油资源化转化和利用已经成为近年研究热点。甘油可以作为一种平台化合物实现向多种高附加值化学品的转化,例如通过催化氢解合成1,2-丙二醇,通过发酵和催化氧化制备二羟基丙酮,通过脱水制备丙烯醛和羟基丙酮,通过酯交换反应生成甘油酯等。其中,以甘油为原料合成的碳酸甘油酯(GC)具有很好的工业应用前景。以碳酸二甲酯(DMC)为原料与甘油进行酯交换合成GC是近年内比较有工业发展潜力的合成路线。前期研究发现,固体碱对该反应具有很好的催化活性,而且随着催化剂碱性增强,甘油转化率明显增加,然而当催化剂(如NaOH, KOH和K2CO3等)碱性过强时,产物选择性明显降低。水滑石类化合物是一种常见的碱性温和的固体催化剂,而且其碱性与结构可以调节,因此我们选择了一种常见水滑石——水铝钙石作为本研究的重点。 本文通过共沉淀法制备了一系列不同Ca/Al比(1–6)的Ca-Al水滑石,并以此作为前驱体制备了新型的固体碱催化剂。 XRD结果表明,当Ca/Al比为1–6时,所有样品都出现了明显的水滑石特征衍射峰,但当铝含量过高时会出现氢氧化铝杂相。 SEM结果发现,当Ca/Al =2–4时,样品中水滑石的结晶度高,有较完整的水滑石晶片, Ca/Al =6的样品中水滑石晶片较小, Ca/Al =1的样品中有明显的无定形氧化铝杂相。 TG-DSC结果表明, Ca/Al =2的样品除了几个与水滑石相关的特征失重峰以外,在786oC还检测到明显的热吸收峰,说明此时钙铝石已经发生分解,生成了单独的Ca12Al14O33晶相和氧化钙,这与SEM结果一致。这些水滑石经焙烧后用于温和条件下催化甘油与DMC酯交换生成GC的反应,发现上述催化剂对该反应具有很高的催化活性和目的产物选择性。当DMC与甘油的摩尔比为3时,70oC反应3 h后,甘油转化率达到93%, GC选择性高于97%。表征结果显示,甘油转化率主要取决于焙烧后Ca-Al催化剂中强碱性中心数量。其中经800oC焙烧后Ca/Al =2的样品中强碱性中心数量最多,因而表现出最高的催化活性。焙烧后催化剂中形成的Ca12Al14O33晶相在多次重复使用后仍可以稳定存在,但是表面CaO易流失,可能会降低催化剂的重复使用活性。     

在H型分子筛上萘与正己醇的烷基化反应

制备了H型分子筛HY,Hβ和HM,通过XRD,NH₃-TPD和Py-IR对其进行了表征,考察了其对萘与正己醇的烷基化反应的催化性质.结果表明,HY可作为己基化反应的催化剂,较高的反应温度和较长的反应时间对β-己基萘的生成有利.