Organic-free,Ultrafast Synthesis of K-CHA Nano-aggregates with Various Morphologies and Their Adsorption Performances

K-Chabazite(K-CHA)zeolites were synthesized with an ultrafast procedure through an eco-friendly and cost-effective“one-pot”method.By solely employing colloidal silica and aluminum hydroxide in the K^(+)/Sr^(2+)system without the assistance of seeds,fluorides or organic structure as directing agents,the K-CHA nano-aggregates were successfully synthesized in a few hours.The crystallization behavior of the gels with different SiO_(2)/Al_(2)O_(3) molar ratios(SARs)was investigated using X-ray diffraction(XRD);scanning electron microscope(SEM);X-ray fluorescence(XRF);27Al and 29Si magic angle spinning nuclear magnetic resonance(MAS NMR);Fourier-transform infrared spectra(FTIR);UV-Raman characterizations.As the nucleation rates were changed with the SARs,three kinds of K-CHA nano-aggregates,namely,hamburger-,disk-and walnut-shaped,were obtained.A possible formation mechanism of the K-CHA nano-aggregates was proposed.Additionally,the walnut-shaped sample with an SAR of 7 possessed the largest pore volume and specific surface area,resulting in the highest methane adsorption capacity.Furthermore,it exhibited a CH_(4)/N_(2) selectivity of more than 3 under relative pressures ranging from 0 to 0.6.This work offers guidance for modifying the stacking modes of other nano-sized zeolites.

Enhanced hydrothermal stability of Cu-SAPO-34 with an ultrathin TiO_(2)coated by atomic layer deposition for NH3-SCR

Reducing pollution and carbon emissions is an important step toward peaking CO_(2)emissions before 2030 and reaching carbon neutrality before 2060,and heavy diesel vehicle pollution,particularly nitrogen oxides(NOx)emissions,is an essential part.CuSAPO-34 is a CHA-type small pore molecular sieve with excellent ammonia(NH_(3))selective catalytic reduction(NH_(3)-SCR)catalytic activity,but it cannot be stored or applied because of severe degradation caused by low-temperature hydrothermal aging.To improve the hydrothermal stability,TiO_(2)was coated on the surface of Cu-SAPO-34 by the ALD method to form a uniform nanolayer.Though this ultrathin TiO_(2)nanolayer has little effect on NH_(3)-SCR catalytic activity of Cu-SAPO-34,the resistance to low-temperature hydrothermal aging in liquid water at 80℃for 24 h has greatly been improved.A study carried out by SEM,XRD,NH_(3)-TPD,and EPR,showed that the ultra-thin TiO_(2)nanolayers were covered uniformly and hydrolysis of frameworks silicon and the migration of Cu^(2+)was retarded.This method has some implications for the future preparation of highly robust Cu-SAPO-34 catalysts for industrial applications.This research could inspire the development of highly robust CuSAPO-34 catalysts to control the NOx emissions from diesel engines.