Ionothermal Synthesis of Germanosilicate Zeolites Constructed with Double‐Four‐Ring Structure‐Building Units in the Presence of Organic Base

The crystallization chemistry of silica‐based zeolites in ionic liquids remains highly puzzling and interesting in the field of zeolite science. Herein, we report the successful ionothermal synthesis of germanosilicate zeolites. The ionothermal templating effect with respect to the structure, alkalinity and concentration of organic additives was comparatively studied. The results showed that a small amount of organic base could effectively aid the dissolution of silica source and facilitate the crystallization of germanosilicate zeolites with ionic liquid as template. Remarkably, STW and IRR structures constructed with double‐four‐ring (D4R) structure‐building units were ionothermally prepared using 1‐ethyl/butyl‐3‐methyl imidazolium and 1‐benzyl‐3‐methyl imidazolium ionic liquids as template, respectively. Ionothermal synthesis tailored with organic base showed suitable chemistry for the formation of germanium‐containing siliceous D4R units. This finding will be helpful for the rational exploration of novel extra‐large‐pore zeolitic structures.     

Broadening the Scope for Fluoride‐Free Synthesis of Siliceous Zeolites

Siliceous zeolites are ideally suited for emerging applications in gas separations, sensors, and the next generation of low‐k dielectric materials, but the use of fluoride in the synthesis significantly hinders their commercialization. Herein, we show that the dry gel conversion (DGC) technique can overcome this problem. Fluoride‐free synthesis of two siliceous zeolites—AMH‐4 (CHA‐type) and AMH‐5 (STT‐type), has been achieved for the first time using the method. Siliceous *BEA‐, MFI‐, and *MRE‐type zeolites have also been synthesized to obtain insights into the crystallization process. Charge‐balancing interactions between the inorganic cation, organic structure‐directing agent (OSDA), and Si?O^? defects are found to be an essential aspect. We quantify this factor in terms of the “OSDA charge/silica ratio” of the as‐made zeolites and demonstrate that the DGC technique is broadly applicable and opens up new avenues for fluoride‐free siliceous zeolite synthesis.     

Aluminum Redistribution during the Preparation of Hierarchical Zeolites by Desilication

A literature survey reveals a prominent reduction in the concentration of Brønsted acid sites in hierarchically organized zeolites with increasing mesoporous or external surface area independent of the framework type or synthesis route; this suggests a common fundamental explanation. To determine the cause, nature, and impact of the underlying changes in aluminum speciation, this study combines a multitechnique analysis that integrates basic characterization, a detailed synchrotron XRD and multiple‐quantum NMR spectroscopy assessment, and catalytic tests to correlate evolution of the properties with performance during successive steps in the preparation of hierarchical MFI‐type zeolites by desilication. The findings, subsequently generalized to FAU‐ and BEA‐type materials, identify the crucial impact of calcination on the protonic form, which is an integral step in the synthesis and regeneration of zeolite catalysts; on aluminum coordination; and the associated acidity trends.     

Diffusion and Adsorption of Benzene and Propylene in MFI,MWW and BEA Zeolites:Molecular Dynamics and Grand Canonical Monte Carlo Simulations

The diffusion and adsorption behaviors of benzene and propylene in zeolites MFI, MWW and BEA have been studied by molecular dynamics(MD) and grand canonical Monte Carlo(GCMC) simulations. The diffusion coefficients of benzene and propylene in MFI, MWW and BEA zeolites were calculated by simulating the mean-square displacements(MSD) at 298 and 600 K. Benzene and propylene showed the different adsorption rules in the channels of the three zeolites. For propylene, the molecular loadings decreased in the order:...     

四氢呋喃与全硅FER，MTN，MOR和MFI沸石骨架相互作用的计算机模拟

结合分子动力学（MD）方法和能量最小化（EM）方法模拟了四氢呋喃（THF） 分子作为模板剂与全硅FER，MTN，MOR和MFI沸石骨架的相互作用，判断其在这些沸 石中的最佳结合位置。在FER沸石中，THF优先占扰[8~26~26~45~8]笼。在MIN沸石 中，只能分布在[5~(126~4)]笼中。在MOR沸石中，位于十二元环孔道内时与骨架作 用较强，而在MFI沸石中，处于十元环弯曲孔道中作用较强。相对而言，该分子与 FER，MTN相互作用较强，与MOR，MFI的相互作用较强。根据模拟结果，计算THF分 子中氢、氧原子与骨架氧原子的质心距离，研究了该分子与骨架空腔和孔道的匹配 情况，讨论了THF诱导这些沸石形成的模板作用。     

A Facile Top‐Down Protocol for Postsynthesis Modification of Hierarchical Aluminum‐Rich MFI Zeolites

High aluminum content constitutes a major hurdle for the postsynthesis modification of hierarchical zeolites. A facile protocol comprising fluorination and sequential alkaline treatment is presented for the postsynthesis modification of hierarchical Al‐rich MFI zeolites. By virtue of this protocol, uniform intracrystalline mesoporosity is introduced in an Al‐rich MFI zeolite (Si/Al=14.3). The obtained hierarchical zeolites exhibit a significant mesopore size distribution, centered around 6 nm, and show improved conversions in catalytic cracking of bulky aromatic molecules. The fundamental implications of the fluorination–alkaline treatment protocol are related to the formation of F‐bearing tetrahedral aluminum species in the antecedent fluorination step, which alleviates the resistance of Al sites to the alkaline medium and causes Al?F complexation for regulated hydrolysis of the Al species during the alkaline treatment process. This top‐down protocol and the derived mechanistic understandings are expected to be applied in the synthesis of hierarchical Al‐rich zeolites with other framework topologies.     

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.     

A Hierarchical MFI Zeolite with a Two‐Dimensional Square Mesostructure

A conceptual design and synthesis of ordered mesoporous zeolites is a challenging research subject in material science. Several seminal articles report that one‐dimensional (1D) mesostructured lamellar zeolites are possibly directed by sheet‐assembly of surfactants, which collapse after removal of intercalated surfactants. However, except for one example of two‐dimensional (2D) hexagonal mesoporous zeolite, no other zeolites with ordered 2D or three‐dimensional (3D) mesostructures have been reported. An ordered 2D mesoporous zeolite can be templated by a cylindrical assembly unit with specific interactions in the hydrophobic part. A template molecule with azobenzene in the hydrophobic tail and diquaternary ammonium in the hydrophilic head group directs hierarchical MFI zeolite with a 2D square mesostructure. The material has an elongated octahedral morphology, and quaternary, ordered, straight, square channels framed by MFI thin sheets expanded along the a–c planes and joined with 90° rotations. The structural matching between the cylindrical assembly unit and zeolite framework is crucial for mesostructure construction.     

以Mo-EDTA为钼源直接水热合成Mo-MFI分子筛及其催化环己烯环氧化性能

环氧化物是一种重要的有机化工原料,广泛应用于合成化学、聚合物合成、食品化学、药物化学等领域中.烯烃催化环氧化反应是制备环氧化物的主要方法.一些均相钼配合物催化剂对烯烃环氧化反应表现出较好的催化性能.然而均相催化剂在实际生产中存在与产物分离困难、不易循环利用等问题.为解决上述问题,研究人员采用不同策略将各种钼配合物负载在固体载体上,制备出活性相对较高的多相钼配合物催化剂.然而,这类负载型钼配合物催化剂在以双氧水为氧化剂的反应体系中普遍存在活性组分易于流失的问题,导致催化剂的稳定性相对较差.因此,设计制备具有高活性和高稳定性的多相钼基烯烃环氧化催化剂具有重要的科学意义和实用价值.将过渡金属引入到具有MFI型拓扑结构的微孔分子筛的骨架上能够制备出具有高活性和高稳定性的杂原子分子筛催化剂.例如,采用直接水热法合成的钛硅分子筛(如TS-1)对以双氧水为氧化剂的小分子烯烃(如丙烯)环氧化反应表现出非常高的活性和稳定性.受这一研究结果启发,研究人员还开展了水热法合成Mo原子取代的MFI型分子筛(Mo-MFI).然而,由于Mo的离子半径较大(与Si相比),且合成体系中的Mo物种在碱性条件下易于发生沉淀,导致引入到分子筛骨架或孔道中的Mo含量极低.本文以Mo-EDTA配合物为钼源,四丙基氢氧化铵为模板剂,正硅酸乙酯为硅源,采用一步水热法合成了系列具有不同钼含量的Mo-MFI-n分子筛(n代表初始Si/Mo摩尔比).结合X-射线粉未衍射、红外光谱、紫外-可见吸收光谱、拉曼光谱、透射电子显微镜等表征技术对分子筛的结构、组成和Mo物种的状态进行了研究.结果表明,使用Mo-EDTA作为钼源有利于在分子筛骨架和孔道中引入更多的Mo物种;EDTA2?独特的配位能力使其在分子筛生长过程中能够有效调节Mo物种的释放率,并与硅物种缩合的速率匹配,从而使更多的Mo物种被引入到分子筛骨架中;同时也会有少量的Mo物种以骨架外Mo团簇的形式分布在分子筛的孔道内或孔口附近.通过以双氧水为氧化剂的环己烯环氧化反应考察了所制备的Mo-MFI-n催化剂的性能.经组分优化的Mo-MFI-50(初始Si/Mo摩尔比为50)催化剂能够在较温和的条件下有效地将环己烯转化为相应的环氧化物.在75℃下反应9 h后,环己烯转化率和环氧化物选择性分别高达93％和82％,性能明显优于传统水热法合成的Mo-MFI分子筛.此外,反应后的Mo-MFI-50分子筛催化剂通过简单的过滤而不需要焙烧处理就可多次重复利用,表现出较高的结构稳定性和循环性.     

Synthesis and Properties of Zeolites from Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC) Waste

Syntheses routes for the conversion of autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC) waste into aluminosilicate zeolites like LTA and related phases were developed. The procedures always started with leaching steps of the pure AAC waste by combinations of strong alkaline (NaOH) and mild acid (citric acid) treatments, before the real crystallization process was performed separately under addition of sodium aluminate. All products were characterized by X‐ray powder diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) combined with energy dispersive X‐ray analysis (EDX‐analysis) and Fourier‐transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). Zeolites LTA and related phases basic sodalite (SOD), hydrosodalite (SOD), cancrinite (CAN) and an intermediate phase between SOD and CAN were observed. Depending on the preparation route tailor made synthesis of pure phase zeolite LTA with crystal sizes up to 5 μm was worked out. In addition to syntheses procedures important properties of the zeolites were discussed with respect to the treatment procedure of AAC. It is shown, that the special synthesis pathway is not only responsible for the product composition and formation of a certain structure type but also exhibits a strong influence on the crystallinity, crystal size, and morphology. The water sorption capacity and the hydrothermal stability of the products were selected for those further investigations. Whereas adequate water sorption capacity up to 272 mg · g^–1 were measured for zeolites LTA obtained from two different reaction routes, limited hydrothermal stabilities were revealed for other products. Under the conditions of strong hydrothermal treatment at a temperature of 473 K for 72 h, a more or less extended phase transformation into ANA‐Type zeolites occurred. This process was least extensive for pure phase zeolite LTA obtained from the alkaline solution of AAC leaching.     

Neopentane and solid acids: direct hydron exchange before cracking

The hydrogen/deuterium exchange reaction of 2,2-dimethylpropane (neopentane) over D(2)O-exchanged zeolites (MOR, FAU, BEA, MFI) using a batch recirculation reactor was studied by means of gas chromatography coupled with mass spectrometer. In the temperature range 473-573 K, H/D exchange proceeds without side reaction such as cracking at short contact times. Indeed the C-H bond has appeared favorably involved in the activation of neopentane compared to the less accessible C-C bond. The transition state allowing hydron exchange is most likely a carbonium species (pentacoordinated carbon) as in the case of the H/D exchange between methane and solid acid. The activation energies of the H/D exchange between neopentane and zeolites are the same for all zeolites indicating a common carbonium ion type transition state. On the basis of previous results in the case of the exchange between methane and liquid superacids, the deuterium exchange rates in neopentane were tentatively related to the acidity of the solids. However the order of activity MOR > MFI > BEA > FAU seems to be related to the size of the pores, which may suggest the involvement of a confinement effect in the zeolites cavities. Moreover we found that H/D exchange takes also place between neopentane and deuterated sulfated zirconia (SZ) emphasizing its strong acidity.     

Template–Framework Interactions in Tetraethylammonium‐Directed Zeolite Synthesis

Zeolites, having widespread applications in chemical industries, are often synthesized using organic templates. These can be cost‐prohibitive, motivating investigations into their role in promoting crystallization. Herein, the relationship between framework structure, chemical composition, synthesis conditions and the conformation of the occluded, economical template tetraethylammonium (TEA⁺) has been systematically examined by experimental and computational means. The results show two distinct regimes of occluded conformer tendencies: 1) In frameworks with a large stabilization energy difference, only a single conformer was found (BEA, LTA and MFI). 2) In the frameworks with small stabilization energy differences (AEI, AFI, CHA and MOR), less than the interconversion of TEA⁺ in solution, a heteroatom‐dependent (Al, B, Co, Mn, Ti, Zn) distribution of conformers was observed. These findings demonstrate that host–guest chemistry principles, including electrostatic interactions and coordination chemistry, are as important as ideal pore‐filling.     

Application of Multinuclear MAS NMR for the in situ Monitoring of Hydrothermal Synthesis of Zeolites

In situ MAS NMR studies on the monitoring of hydrothermal synthesis of zeolites are reviewed. The first part of the review contains information on the experimental techniques used for the in situ NMR studies in static and MAS conditions. In the second part, the main capabilities of the in situ ¹H, ¹¹B, ¹³C, ¹⁴N, ¹⁹F, ²³Na, ²⁷Al, ²⁹Si and ³¹P MAS NMR for the elucidation of the mechanism of hydrothermal synthesis of zeolites are examined and the data on NMR lines identification are summarized. In the last part the main application areas of the techniques are considered and illustrated with examples taken from the mechanistic studies of zeolites A, X, MFI and BEA synthesis. A cross-reference index between the materials studied, the experimental approaches used, the mechanistic information obtained, and the corresponding literature sources is established.     

Thermal characterization of the metal-silicalites obtained from aqueous nonalkaline fluoride gels

Thermal analysis of crystalline Metallosilicalite-1 precursors with various heteroatoms was carried out in a nitrogen atmosphere. Different interactions between tetrapropylammonium species and the zeolitic environment were evidenced, depending on the type of metallic complexes in the reaction medium. The results support the mechanism of Metallosilicalite-1 formation through a condensation process from the liquid phase.Isomorphous substitution of T element in a molecular sieve material is very interesting in order to modify its acidity or redox catalytic properties [1–6].Normally zeolites are synthesized in hydrothermal mixtures. Alkaline hydroxides, TPABr, silica and water are typically required to obtain Silicalite-1. Recently, MFI zeolitic structures have been obtained from near-neutral nonalkaline reaction mixtures containing fluoride ions [7–8].Using tetrapropylammonium bromide (TPABr) as a template, molecular sieve Bi-, Ce-, Cu-, Cr-, Mo-, Pb-, Sb-, Ti-, V- and W-Silicalite-1 was the only phase obtained in the presence of fluoride ions.In this paper, it is investigated how the thermal decomposition of TPA ions is influenced by the presence of heteroatoms in the framework of crystals.     

HMI体系下系列沸石子筛的动态合成与表征

在HMI体系中，采用水热动态晶化法，通过对Si/Al比，碱度，晶化温度，晶化 时间等反应条件进行调变，合成出纯相的MOR，ANA，MCM－56，MCM－49和MCM－22 等多种结构的沸石分子筛，发现反应物Si/Al比决定合成产物的物相，通过XRD， TG－DTA，SEM和TEM等方法研究了分子筛的物理化学性质并对HMI体系中合成的MOR 和ANA的晶体特征进行了表征分析。     

Controllable synthesis of composites of ZSM-5 and KIT-1 using an ionic liquid as template

ZSM-5/KIT-1 composites were synthesized using an ionic liquid as a template. The structures and morphologies of as-obtained products were characterized using an infrared spectroscopy, X-ray diffractometer, N₂ adsorption/desorption, scanning electron microscopy and transmission electron microscopy. The resultant zeolites show a fully crystalline microporous MFI zeolite framework and a three-dimensional network of short worm-like channels. Mesopores and microspores of 4.2 and 0.8 nm in diameter coexist in the zeolite composites. Moreover, the ratio of ZSM-5 and KIT-1 could be simply adjusted by controlling the pre-crystalline time. We believe that the strategy for fabricating ZSM-5/KIT-1 through a simple method could potentially promote the large-scale production of zeolite composites.     

π–π Interactions Between Aromatic Groups in Amphiphilic Molecules: Directing Hierarchical Growth of Porous Zeolites

The development of hierarchical macro‐ or mesoporous zeolites is essential in zeolite synthesis because the size of the micropores limits mass transport and their use as industrial catalysts for bulky molecules. Although major breakthroughs have been achieved, fabricating crystallographically ordered mesoporous zeolites using a templating strategy is still an unsolved challenge. This minireview highlights our recent efforts on the self‐assembly of amphiphilic molecules to obtain ordered hierarchical MFI zeolites by introducing aromatic groups into the hydrophobic tail of the amphiphilic molecules. Owing to the geometric matching between the self‐assembled aromatic tails and the MFI framework, a) single‐crystalline mesostructured zeolite nanosheets (SCZNs), b) SCZNs with a 90° rotational intergrowth structure, c) a hierarchical MFI zeolite with a two‐dimensional square P4mm mesostructure, and d) a single‐crystalline mesoporous ZSM‐5 with three‐dimensional pores and sheetlike mesopores layered along the a‐axis were successfully synthesized.     

用工业固体废料合成沸石分子筛的研究进展

系统总结了以工业固体废料为原料合成沸石分子筛材料的最新研究进展, 讨论了以粉煤灰、 珍珠岩工业废料、 煤矸石、 流体催化裂化(FCC)废催化剂、 锂矿渣、 铝土矿渣、 废瓷料和废弃玻璃等工业固体废料为原料, 合成LTA, FAU, MFI, CHA, GIS, SOD, ANA和KFI沸石分子筛材料的工艺方法, 及其在污水中重金属离子的脱除、 空气中CO₂的捕获、 氮氧化物的选择性还原等实际应用中的性能, 并对未来工业固体废料合成沸石分子筛的发展趋势进行了展望.     

Synthesis of Giant Zeolite Crystals by a Bulk-Material Dissolution Technique

Using a quartz glass tube as a bulk silica source under aqueous hydrothermal conditions afforded giant crystals of MFI zeolite about 3 mm in size (see photo). Similar procedures were successfully applied to bulk aluminosilicate ceramics to synthesize large crystals of other zeolites, such as ANA, JBW, CAN, and SOD.     

核壳MFI/CHA分子筛的合成及催化性能

采用二次生长法(外延法)在ZSM-5(MFI型)晶体颗粒表面外延生长SAPO-34(CHA型)磷酸硅铝分子筛壳层,合成了MFI/CHA型核壳分子筛材料。并利用X射线衍射(XRD)、扫描电镜(SEM)、能量色散射线光谱(EDS)和傅里叶变换红外(FTIR)光谱对其进行了表征。结果表明,核相ZSM-5的预处理步骤对于成功合成此核壳型分子筛材料十分关键。通过研究晶化温度和晶化时间对MFI/CHA核壳型沸石分子筛合成的影响推测出MFI/CHA壳层生长的晶化机理,并考察在甲醇芳构化中的择形催化作用。