Self‐Pillared,Single‐Unit‐Cell Sn‐MFI Zeolite Nanosheets and Their Use for Glucose and Lactose Isomerization

Single‐unit‐cell Sn‐MFI, with the detectable Sn uniformly distributed and exclusively located at framework sites, is reported for the first time. The direct, single‐step, synthesis is based on repetitive branching caused by rotational intergrowths of single‐unit‐cell lamellae. The self‐pillared, meso‐ and microporous zeolite is an active and selective catalyst for sugar isomerization. High yields for the conversion of glucose into fructose and lactose to lactulose are demonstrated.     

Co‐development of Crystalline and Mesoscopic Order in Mesostructured Zeolite Nanosheets

Mesoporous zeolites are a new and technologically important class of materials that exhibit improved diffusion and catalytic reaction properties compared to conventional zeolites with sub‐nanometer pore dimensions. During their syntheses, the transient developments of crystalline and mesoscopic order are closely coupled and challenging to control. Correlated solid‐state NMR, X‐ray, and electron microscopy analyses yield new molecular‐level insights on the interactions and distributions of complicated organic structure‐directing agents with respect to crystallizing zeolite frameworks. The analyses reveal the formation of an intermediate layered silicate phase, which subsequently transforms into zeolite nanosheets with uniform nano‐ and mesoscale porosities. Such materials result from coupled surfactant self‐assembly and inorganic crystallization processes, the interplay between which governs the onset and development of framework structural order on different length and time scales.     

以开孔的二维MFI纳米片为构筑单元制备沸石片膜

以食人鱼溶液(体积比为3∶1的95%～98%(w/w)H_2SO_4和30%(w/w)H_2O_2混合液)处理多层MFI(ML-MFI)除去有机结构导向剂(OSDA),经超声剥离和沉降纯化后得到了开孔的MFI沸石纳米片。采用X射线衍射(XRD)、扫描电镜(SEM)、透射电镜(TEM)、N_2吸附-脱附、傅立叶变换红外光谱(FT-IR)和热重分析(TGA)等手段对得到的MFI沸石纳米片进行表征,发现食人鱼溶液处理可移除ML-MFI中的OSDA,再经超声剥离得到可分散、开孔的MFI沸石纳米片。将MFI沸石纳米片用简单抽滤的方式沉积到自制Al_2O_3载体上,不经二次生长得到了连续的沸石纳米片膜。单组分气体渗透性能测试结果表明,制备的MFI沸石纳米片膜对正/异丁烷的理想选择性为4.1～5.8,正丁烷的渗透速率为2.2×10~(-7)～4.1×10~(-7) mol·m~(-2)·s~(-1)·Pa~(-1)。     

2D Zeolite Coatings: Langmuir–Schaefer Deposition of 3 nm Thick MFI Zeolite Nanosheets

Stable suspensions of zeolite nanosheets (3 nm thick MFI layers) were prepared in ethanol following acid treatment, which partially removed the associated organic structure‐directing agent. Nanosheets from these suspensions could then be dispersed at the air–water interface and transferred to silicon wafers using Langmuir–Schaefer deposition. Using layer‐by‐layer deposition, control on coating thickness was demonstrated. In‐plane X‐ray diffraction (XRD) revealed that the deposited nanosheets contract upon calcination similar to bulk MFI crystals. Different methods for secondary growth resulted in preferentially oriented thin films of MFI, which had sub‐12‐nm thickness in certain cases. Upon calcination, there was no contraction detectable by in‐plane XRD, indicating well‐intergrown MFI films that are strongly attached to the substrate.     

Measurement and Modeling of Water Vapor Adsorption on Zeolite 4A—Equilibria and Kinetics

The adsorption of water vapor on Zeolite 4A has been analyzed. Both equilibrium and kinetics are examined. The equilibrium is measured with a static-volumetric method in a wide range of partial pressure and temperature and is modeled by several conventional approaches and a new type isotherm model, which fitted the obtained data best. Kinetics are determined by measuring breakthrough curves. The breakthrough curves are matched by a detailed model based on a modified linear driving force (LDF) approximation for the mass exchange. An analytic expression for the corresponding LDF-coefficient is designed in order to describe its dependency on water concentration, temperature and pressure. For the practical range of operating conditions the dependency on concentration can be described by the nonlinearity of the adsorption isotherm. The dependency on temperature and pressure corresponds to that of molecular diffusion. The presented data and models for equilibria and kinetics provide a basis for modeling and optimizing air-drying processes containing Zeolite 4A.An erratum to this article can be found at     

Open‐Pore Two‐Dimensional MFI Zeolite Nanosheets for the Fabrication of Hydrocarbon‐Isomer‐Selective Membranes on Porous Polymer Supports

Two‐dimensional zeolite nanosheets that do not contain any organic structure‐directing agents were prepared from a multilamellar MFI (ML‐MFI) zeolite. ML‐MFI was first exfoliated by melt compounding and then detemplated by treatment with a mixture of H₂SO₄ and H₂O₂ (piranha solution). The obtained OSDA‐free MFI nanosheets disperse well in water and can be used for coating applications. Deposits made on porous polybenzimidazole (PBI) supports by simple filtration of these suspensions exhibit an n‐butane/isobutane selectivity of 5.4, with an n‐butane permeance of 3.5×10^?7 mol m^?2 s^?1 Pa^?1 (ca. 1000 GPU).     

用纤维素分散ZnAl-LDHs纳米片提高磷吸附性能

为了利用大比表面积性质,将锌铝层状双金属氢氧化物(ZnAl-LDHs)在甲酰胺中剥离,所得纳米片由纤维素稳定即在水溶液中不发生配列。通过XRD、FTIR、SEM、TEM、元素分析、ICP和离子色谱等手段研究了ZnAl-LDHs纳米片与羧甲基纤维素复合体的结构、组成和形貌,并探讨了纳米片的除磷性能。结果表明复合体对磷酸二氢根离子有很高的选择吸附性和较大的吸附量,吸附量最大约为40 mg(P).g-1(LDHs)。     

Multiple Zeolite Structures from One Ionic Liquid Template

This study reports the use of 1‐butyl‐3‐methyl imidazolium methanesulfonate ionic liquid as a template in the synthesis of zeolites. It is found that the silicon source determines the formation of beta (BEA), mordenite framework inverted (MFI), or analcime (ANA) zeolites. Depending on this source, different preorganized complexes are obtained that drive the formation of the different zeolite structures. In the presence of ethanol, the ionic liquid form preorganized complexes that drive the formation of MFI. In its absence, BEA is obtained. Whereas, the large amount of sodium present when using sodium metasilicate leads to ANA formation. A molecular simulation study of the relative stability of the template‐framework system and location of the template provides further insight into the mechanism of synthesis.     

Highly Selective Removal of Perfluorinated Contaminants by Adsorption on All-Silica Zeolite Beta

Perfluorinated alkylated substances (PFASs) are widely used in industrial and commercial applications, leading to a widespread occurrence of these persistent and harmful contaminants in our environment. Removal of these compounds from surface and waste waters is being mandated by European and U.S. governments. Currently, there are no treatment techniques available that lower the concentrations of these compounds for large water bodies in a cost- and energy-efficient way. We hereby propose a hydrophobic, all-silica zeolite Beta material that is a highly selective and high-capacity adsorbent for PFASs, even in the presence of organic competitors. Advanced characterization data demonstrate that the adsorption process is driven by a very negative adsorption enthalpy and favorable steric factors.     

Thermodynamics of Carbon Dioxide Adsorption on the Protonic Zeolite H‐ZSM‐5

Adsorption of carbon dioxide on H‐ZSM‐5 zeolite (Si:Al=11.5:1) was studied by means of variable‐temperature FT‐IR spectroscopy, in the temperature range of 310–365 K. The adsorbed CO₂ molecules interact with the zeolite Brønsted‐acid OH groups bringing about a characteristic red‐shift of the O? H stretching band from 3610 cm^?1 to 3480 cm^?1. Simultaneously, the ν₃ mode of adsorbed CO₂ is observed at 2345 cm^?1. From the variation of integrated intensity of the IR absorption bands at both 3610 and 2345 cm^?1, upon changing temperature (and CO₂ equilibrium pressure), the standard adsorption enthalpy of CO₂ on H‐ZSM‐5 is ΔH⁰=?31.2(±1) kJ mol^?1 and the corresponding entropy change is ΔS⁰=?140(±10) J mol^?1 K^?1. These results are discussed in the context of available data for carbon dioxide adsorption on other protonic, and also alkali‐metal exchanged, zeolites.     

Toward a Better Understanding on the Adsorption Behavior of Aromatics in 12R Window Zeolites

Benzene adsorption behavior in a large family of 12R window zeolites (X, Y, EMT, Beta and LTL) has been examined by means of in-situ FTIR spectroscopy and correlated with the zeolite structure, the type and number of counter-ions, and the negative charge on framework oxygen atoms of zeolites. The effect of coadsorption of HCl, NH₃ and CH₃NH₂ on the benzene location has also been studied. The present work illustrates that besides the benzene adsorption on counter ions of zeolites, the 12R windows could also be the adsorption sites for benzene. Upon adsorption of coadsorbates such as HCl, NH₃ and CH₃NH₂, the migration of preadsorbed benzene molecules from one type of adsorption sites towards another, i.e. from 12R windows towards the cations for HCl and opposite direction for NH₃ and CH₃NH₂, has been evidenced. The lack of adsorption of benzene on 12R windows of NaBeta even upon coadsorption of a series of basic molecules reveals that benzene adsorption on 12R windows is most likely governed by a molecular recognition effect where benzene molecule and 12R window should have the adapted chemical and structural properties like in enzyme-substrate system and zeolites can be referred to as solid enzymes or zeo-enzymes. This paper indicates also that the adsorption properties of zeolites can be modified and accommodated by introduction of a co-adsorbate.     

Biomolecule-Assisted Synthesis of Hierarchical Multilayered Boehmite and Alumina Nanosheets for Enhanced Molybdenum Adsorption

The effective utilization of various biomolecules for creating a series of mesoporous boehmite (γ-AlOOH) and gamma-alumina (γ-Al₂O₃) nanosheets with unique hierarchical multilayered structures is demonstrated. The nature and concentration of the biomolecules strongly influence the degree of the crystallinity, the morphology, and the textural properties of the resulting γ-AlOOH and γ-Al₂O₃ nanosheets, allowing for easy tuning. The hierarchical γ-AlOOH and γ-Al₂O₃ multilayered nanosheets synthesized by using biomolecules exhibit enhanced crystallinity, improved particle separation, and well-defined multilayered structures compared to those obtained without biomolecules. More impressively, these γ-AlOOH and γ-Al₂O₃ nanosheets possess high surface areas up to 425 and 371 m² g⁻¹, respectively, due to their mesoporous nature and hierarchical multilayered structure. When employed for molybdenum adsorption toward medical radioisotope production, the hierarchical γ-Al₂O₃ multilayered nanosheets exhibit Mo adsorption capacities of 33.1–40.8 mg g⁻¹. The Mo adsorption performance of these materials is influenced by the synergistic combination of the crystallinity, the surface area, and the pore volume. It is expected that the proposed biomolecule-assisted strategy may be expanded for the creation of other 3D mesoporous oxides in the future.     

多级孔NaX分子筛的合成及CO2吸附性能

采用两步晶化和氨基酸辅助的协同合成策略, 制备了具有高产率(89%)和高结晶度(微孔体积为0.30 cm ³/g)的多级孔NaX分子筛. 利用X射线粉末衍射、 扫描电子显微镜、 透射电子显微镜和氮气吸附等技术, 考察了两步晶化和氨基酸加入量对NaX分子筛的形貌、 相对结晶度和产率的影响. 实验结果表明, 两步晶化有利于多级孔结构的产生, 氨基酸的引入有助于提高分子筛相对结晶度和产率. 与传统方法合成的NaX分子筛相比, 该合成策略制备的多级孔NaX分子筛展现出更优异的CO₂吸附性能, 在273 K和100 kPa条件下, 其CO₂吸附量达到154.2 cm ³/g, 而传统NaX分子筛的CO₂吸附量为147.6 cm ³/g. 该合成策略为绿色且高效制备高质量的多级孔分子筛提供了新思路.     

Variable‐Temperature Infrared Spectroscopy Studies on the Thermodynamics of CO Adsorption on the Zeolite Ca–Y

Variable temperature FT–IR spectroscopy (in the range of 298–380 K) is used to study the thermodynamics of formation of Ca²⁺???CO carbonyl species upon CO adsorption on the faujasite‐type zeolite Ca–Y, and also the (temperature‐dependent) isomerization equilibrium between carbonyl and isocarbonyl (Ca²⁺???OC) species. The standard enthalpy and entropy changes involved in formation of the monocarbonyl species resulted to be ΔH⁰=?50.3 (±0.5) kJ mol^?1 and ΔS⁰=?186 (±5) J mol^?1 K^?1, respectively. Isomerization of the (C‐bonded) Ca²⁺???CO carbonyl to yield the (O‐bonded) Ca²⁺???OC isocarbonyl involves an enthalpy change =+11.4 (±1.0) kJ mol^?1. These results are compared with previously reported data for the CO/Sr–Y system; and also, a brief analysis of enthalpy–entropy correlation for CO adsorption on zeolites and metal oxides is given.     

Highly Selective Removal of Perfluorinated Contaminants by Adsorption on All‐Silica Zeolite Beta

Perfluorinated alkylated substances (PFASs) are widely used in industrial and commercial applications, leading to a widespread occurrence of these persistent and harmful contaminants in our environment. Removal of these compounds from surface and waste waters is being mandated by European and U.S. governments. Currently, there are no treatment techniques available that lower the concentrations of these compounds for large water bodies in a cost‐ and energy‐efficient way. We hereby propose a hydrophobic, all‐silica zeolite Beta material that is a highly selective and high‐capacity adsorbent for PFASs, even in the presence of organic competitors. Advanced characterization data demonstrate that the adsorption process is driven by a very negative adsorption enthalpy and favorable steric factors.