Methods of producing hierarchical beta zeolites with tunable mesoporosity through pore directing agent assisted base leaching
US10391480B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 1, 2017 |
| Grant date | Aug 27, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 7, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC07C2529/70
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Methods for producing mesoporous beta zeolites from parent beta zeolites having a Si/Al molar ratio of at least 10 comprise selecting a target average mesoporous size between 2 nm and 8 nm for the parent beta zeolites, selecting a pore directing agent (PDA) based on the target average mesopore size, where a non-ionic surfactant, a small cationic surfactant has a molecular weight of greater than 100 grams/mole, or both may be selected as the PDA when the target average mesopore size is at least 5 nm, and a large cationic surfactant having a molecular weight of less than 100 grams/mole may be selected as the PDA when the target average mesopore size is less than 5 nm. The method further comprises adding the selected PDA to an alkaline solution to form a PDA-base mixture, and adding the parent beta zeolites to the PDA-base mixture to produce the mesoporous beta zeolites.
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