Synthesis,characterization and catalytic properties of Y-β zeolite composites

Y-β zeolite composites were hydrotherrnally synthesized by using high silica Y zeolite as the precursor and characterized by XRD, N2 adsorption, SEM and IR spectra of pyridine. The result showed that the N2 adsorption-desorption isotherm of the zeolite composites had a distinct hysteresis loop, and the SEM result showed that the zeolite composites had a different morphology from Y, β and the corresponding physical zeolite mixture. The acid catalytic performance of the zeolite composite catalysts was investigated in the hydrocracking and hydroisomerization of n-octane, and the results showed that the composite materials exhibited an excellent hydrocracking activity and good hydroisomerization performance. The yield of i-C4 over the zeolite composite catalyst was 4.45% higher than that on the corresponding zeolite mixture in the n-octane hydrocracking process at 553 K. The isomerization ability of n-octane over the composite catalyst was 3.6 fold that of the corresponding mixture at 503 K.

Biomimetic Preparation of Magnetite/Chitosan Nanocomposite via In Situ Composite Method ——Potential Use in Magnetic Tissue Repair Domain

This study focused on the preparation of magnetic chitusan nanocompesite that has a potential application to bone repair and regeneration using an in situ composite method where chitosan membrane was used as the template and NaOH was used as the precipitant. X-ray diffraction analysis results show the formation of magnetite in the chitosan matrix. From the magnetic measurement, it could be concluded that the magnetic chitosan rods were superparamagnetic,and that this is the unique property of nanomagnetite. Macroscopical layer structure of the magnetic chitosan rods was observed from the photographs after mechanical test, and the microlayer structure of the rods was observed from the images of scanning electron microscopy. The mechanism for preparing the rods was discussed in detail. Transmission electron microscope was used to investigate the magnetite particles in the chitosan matrix and from the images it was concluded that the magnetite particles dispersed well in chitosan matrix with particle size of about 10 nm. The mechanical properties of the magnetic chitosan rods were measured and the blending strength was found to be 98. 8 MPa. The mechanical properties did not decline when compared with those of the pure chitosan materials.

Adsorption of Chromium （Ⅵ） from Aqueous Solution Using Zeolite/Chitosan Hybrid Composite

This study investigated the adsorption ability of ZCHC （zeolite/chitosan hybrid composite） as adsorbent for chromium （Cr（Ⅵ））, ZCHC was prepared with sol-gel method by mixing zeolite and chitosan. Adsorption experiment from aqueous solutions containing known amount of Cr（Ⅵ） using zeolite, chitosan and ZCHC was explored to evaluate the efficiency of ZCHC as adsorbent for Cr in a batch system. The amount of Cr（Ⅵ） adsorbed at different pH values, initial concentrations, adsorbent dosages, and contact times were determined by ICP-AES （inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectrometry） in order to determine the optimum conditions for Cr（Ⅵ） adsorption. Furthermore, the adsorption mechanism of Cr（Ⅵ） by zeolite, chitosan and ZCHC was investigated by applying Langmuir and Freundlich isotherm equations to the data obtained. In addition, the rates of adsorption were found to conform to pseudo-second order kinetics.

Structural characteristics of zeolite/TiO-2 composite and photocatalysis of toluene degradation

Zeolite/TiO-2 composite photocatalysts were prepared by adding a certain amount of mordenite in TiO-2, and degradation experiments on toluene through photocatalytic reactions were implemented. In this paper, these photocatalysts were characterized by using SEM, IR, RAMAN, XRD and UV-Vis to shed light on the microstructure and photocatalytic performance of the composite photocatalysts. The results indicated that the structural hydroxy of zeolite can participate in bonding reaction with TiO-2, the addition of zeolite can greatly reduce the diameter of nanometer TiO-2 particles in the composite photocatalysts, and enhance the ultraviolet light absorptance of the composite photocatalysts. When the percentage content of zeolite reached 20%, the photocatalytic performance of this catalyst would be highest, with the toluene conversion rate up to {94.58%}.

Utilization of Various Analogy of Synthetic Nanoporous Zeolites and Composite of Zeolites for Decontamination/Detoxification of CWA Simulants—An Updated Review

In this review, we summaries the past few year work on the chemistry of CWA’s and their simulants on various heterogeneous surfaces of zeolites, composites of zeolites and doped zeolite with transition metal oxides. This review elaborates an updated literature overview on the degradation of CWA’s and its simulants. The data written in this review were collected from the peer-reviewed national and international literature.

Pore Structure and Catalytic Performance of Steam-Dealuminated ZSM-5/Y Composite Zeolites

For investigating the effect of dealumination on the pore structure and catalytic performance, ZSM-5/Y composite zeolites synthesized in situ from NaY gel were dealuminated by steaming at different temperatures. XRD (X-ray diffraction) characterization indicates that the relative crystallinity of the composite zeolites decreases with the increase in Si/Al ratio after steaming. N2 adsorption-desorption suggests that more mesopores are formed while the BET (Brunauer, Emmett and Teller) specific surface area and the micropore specific surface area decrease as the temperature of steaming rises. Daqing heavy oil was used as feedstock to test the catalytic cracking activity of ZSM-5/Y composite zeolites. The experimental results of the catalytic cracking performance reveal that the distribution of products differs due to the different conditions of hydrothermal treatment. Further hydrothermal treatment leads to an increase in the yield of light oil, and a decrease in the yield of gas products and coke.

Investigation of Particle Breakdown in the Production of Composite Magnesium Chloride and Zeolite Based Thermochemical Energy Storage Materials

Composite thermochemical energy storage(TCES)represents an exciting field of thermal energy storage which could address the issue of seasonal variance in renewable energy supply.However,there are open questions about their performance and the root cause of some observed phenomena.Some researchers have observed the breakdown of particles in their production phase,and in their use.This study seeks to investigate the underlying cause of this breakdown.SEM and EDX analysis have been conducted on MgCl2 impregnated 13X zeolite composites of differing diameters,as well as LiX zeolite.This was done in order to study the level of impregnation of salt into the zeolite matrix,as well as the effect this impregnation process has on the morphology of the zeolite.Analysis was conducted using ImageJ software to study the effect of the impregnation process on the diameter of the particles.It has been found that a by weight impregnation concentration of magnesium chloride of 11.90%for the LiX zeolite,and 7.59%and 5.26%for the large diameter 13X zeolite and the small diameter 13X zeolite respectively has been achieved.It has been found that the impregnation process significantly affects themorphology of 13X zeolite particles,causing large fissures to form,and eventually resulting in the previously found breakdown of these particles.It has been verified that a primary factor influencing the breakdown of the 13X zeolite particles is the efflorescence and sub-fluorescence phenomena,which leads to a build-up of crystals in the zeolite pores.It has also been found that prolonged impregnation times and the use of high concentration salt solutions in the soaking process can induce significant crystal growth which also leads to the breakdown of these particles.Results demonstrate that LiX zeolite is the optimum host matrix choice in these conditions.These results will allow for the design of more resilient composite TCES particles.

SYNTHESIS AND PROPERTIES OF A NOVEL COMPOSITE ZSM-5 ZEOLITE/VERMICULITE CATALYST

The composite ZSM—5 zeolite/vermiculite catalyst,in which tiny ZSM—5 zeolite parti- cles embedded in the vermiculite substrate,has been synthesized by hydrothermal method with vermiculite as silicon source.The catalytic behavior of resulting catalyst for xylene isomerization,propylene aromatization and toluene disproportionation is better than that of HZSM—5 zeolite.

Water/Rock Interactions and Changes in Chemical Composition During Zeolite Mineralization

Systematic analysis and comparative study of the chemical compositions of rocks and ores from the main types of zeolite deposits in the surroundings of the Songliao Basin have shown that the process of formation of zeolite from volcanic and pyroclastic rocks is generally characterized by the relative purification of SiO\-2, i.e., SiO\-2/Al\-2O\-3 ratios tend to increase, alkali earth elements (CaO+MgO) and H\-2O are relatively enriched, and the alkali metals (K\-2O+Na\-2O) are depleted in their total amount. The alkali metals K and Na follow different rules of migration and enrichment during the formation of mordenite and clinoptilolite. In the process of formation of mordenite more Na\++ will be imported and K\++ will be lost remarkably. On the contrary, in the process of formation clinoptilolite more K\++ will be incorporated and Na\++ will become obviously depleted.

Formulation of zeolite-mesoporous silica composite catalysts for light olefin production from catalytic cracking

Framework materials such as zeolites and mesoporous silicas are commonly used for many applications,especially catalysis and separation.Here zeolite-mesoporous silica composite catalysts(employing zeolite Y,ZSM-5,KIT-6,SBA-15 and MCM-41 mesoporous silica)were prepared(with different weight percent of zeolite Y and ZSM-5)and assessed for catalytic cracking(using n-heptane,as the model compound at 550°C)with the aim to improve the selectivity/yield of light olefins of ethylene and propylene from n-heptane.Physicochemical properties of the parent zeolites and the prepared composites were characterized comprehensively using several techniques including X-ray diffraction,nitrogen physisorption,scanning electron microscopy,fourier transform infrared spectroscopy,pulsed-field gradient nuclear magnetic resonance and thermogravimetric analysis.Catalytic cracking results showed that the ZY/ZSM-5/KIT-6 composite(20:20:60 wt%)achieved a high n-heptane conversion of 85%with approximately 6%selectivity to ethylene/propylene.In contrast,the ZY/ZSM-5/SBA-15 composite achieved a higher conversion of 95%and an ethylene/propylene ratio of 8%,indicating a more efficient process in terms of both conversion and selectivity.Magnetic resonance relaxation analysis of the ZY/ZSM-5/KIT-6(20:20:60)catalyst confirmed a micro-mesoporous environment that influences n-heptane diffusion and mass transfer.As zeolite Y and ZSM-5 have micropores,n-heptane can move and undergo hydrogen transfer reactions,whereas KIT-6 has mesopores that facilitate n-heptane’s accessibility to the active sites of zeolite Y and ZSM-5.

Synthesis of MOR/SAPO-11 Composite Molecular Sieve via Seed Crystallization for n-Alkane Hydroisomerization

n-Alkane isomerization is a critical reaction that can affect parameters in oil refining, such as the gasoline octane number and diesel oil solidifying point. In this study, a catalyst support, mordenite (MOR)/silicoaluminophosphate (SAPO)-11 composite zeolite with core/shell structure, was synthesized by hydrothermal method with MOR acting as the seed for crystallization. The crystal structure, elemental composition, surface area, pore volume, and acidity of the catalyst was thoroughly characterized. In addition, the catalytic performance of the as-obtained Pt/MOR/SAPO-11 in the hydroisomerization of n-dodecane was tested. The results indicated that the properties and catalytic performance of the composite molecular sieve were quite different from those of the pure zeolites and physical mixture of MOR and SAPO-11 (MOR+SAPO-11). Compared with the physical mixture, MOR and SAPO-11 were more tightly bound in MOR/SAPO-11 because of chemical bonding. Moreover, the acidity and pore structure were favorable to the catalytic hydroisomerization of n-dodecane. Pt/MOR/SAPO-11 exhibited higher isomerization activity than the Pt-loaded pristine MOR and MOR+SAPO-11. Thus, the core-shell composite molecular sieve has promising industrial applications as the catalyst support.

Solvent Recovery from Soybean Oil/Hexane Miscella by PDMS Composite Membrane

Traditional solvent recovery in the extraction step of edible oil processing is distillation,which consumes large amounts of energy.If the distillation is replaced by membrane process,the energy consumption can be reduced greatly.In this work,two kinds of membrane,PDMS(polydimethylsiloxane) composite membrane and Zeolite filled PDMS membrane were prepared,in which asymmetric microporous PVDF(polyvinylidenefluoride) membrane prepared with phase inversion method was functioned as the microporous supporting layer in the flat-plate composite membrane.The different function compositions of the PDMS/PVDF composite membranes were characterized by reflection Fourier transform infrared(FTIR) spectroscopy.The surface and section of PDMS/PVDF composite membranes were investigated by scanning electron microscope(SEM).The PDMS NF(nanofiltration) membranes were then applied in the recovery of hexane from soybean oil/hexane miscellas(1:3,mass ratio).The effects of pressure(0.5-1.5 MPa),cross-linking temperature and PDMS layer thickness on membrane performances were investigated.The results indicated that both two kinds of NF membranes were promising for solvent recovery,and zeolite filled in PDMS NF membrane could enhance the separation performance.

ZSM-5/MAPO Composite Catalyst for Converting Methanol to Olefins in a Two-Stage Unit with a Dimethyl Ether Pre-Reactor

A ZSM-5/MAPO composite catalyst was prepared by adding ZSM-5 zeolite powder to a conventional molecular sieve synthesis system, followed by modification with NH_4H_2PO_4. The samples were characterized by XRD, SEM, IR, NH_3-TPD, and BET analyses. The catalytic property of the samples toward the methanol-to-olefin(MTO) reaction was evaluated in a connected in series two-stage unit equipped with a continuous flow(once-through) fixed-bed tubular reactor similar to an industrial reactor. The first reactor mainly converted methanol into dimethyl ether and water, followed by being subject to continuous reaction in the second reactor, in which DME was converted to hydrocarbons. The composites exhibited the typical framework topology of MFI, AEI and AFI, which represented the ZSM-5 zeolite, the molecular sieves AlPO-18 or SAPO-18, AlPO-5 or SAPO-5, respectively. The composites showed several advantages for optimizing the zeolite acidity, enhancing the mass transfer, and restraining the side reactions. Catalytic reaction results showed that the composites exhibited higher selectivity to light olefins(84.0%) and lower selectivity to C_2―C_4 alkanes and C_5^+ hydrocarbons than pure ZSM-5. Moreover, the composite zeolite loaded with 3% of P demonstrated improved catalytic activity and stability for the conversion of methanol to propylene, because the coking rate was obviously suppressed.

Synergetic Effect of Y Zeolite and ZSM-5 Zeolite Ratios on Cracking, Oligomerization and Hydrogen Transfer Reactions

The objective of this study is to explore the optimum composition of Y and ZSM-5 zeolites to develop novel catalysts for obtaining lower gasoline olefins content and higher propylene yield. Five composite zeolite catalysts with varying Y zeolite/ZSM-5 zeolite ratios have been prepared in this work to investigate the synergy between the Y zeolite and ZSM-5 zeolite on the selectivity to protolytic cracking, β-scission, oligomerization, and hydrogen transfer reactions using a FCC naphtha feedstock at 480 ℃ in a confined fluidized bed reactor. Experimental results showed that the composite catalyst with a Y zeolite/ZSM-5 zeolite ratio of 1:4 had the highest protolytic cracking and β-scission ability, which was even higher than that of pure ZSM-5 catalyst. On the other hand, the catalyst with a Y zeolite/ZSM-5 zeolite ratio of 3:2 exhibited the strongest hydrogen transfer functionality while the pure Y zeolite based catalyst had the highest oligomerization ability. For all the catalysts tested, increasing conversion enhanced the selectivity to protolytic cracking and hydrogen transfer reactions but reduced the selectivity to β-scission reaction. However, no clear trend was identified for the selectivity to oligomerization when an increased conversion was experienced.

The Effect of Coupling Agents on Natural Zeolite-Filled Natural Rubber

Natural zeolite particles of 40, 80 and I00 phr were incorporated into natural rubber （NR） using a two-roll mill. The surface treatment of zeolite particles was expected to improve their cure characteristics and their tensile properties. Two types of silane coupling agents, i.e., bis-[3-（triethoxysilyl）-propyl]-tetrasulfide （Coupling 89） and 3-Octanoylthio-l-propyltriethoxysilane （NXT） at various loadings of 2, 4 and 8 percent by weight （%wt） were selected. The viscosity and cure time of the rubber compound increased, while the scorch time decreased after the treatment of zeolite by both coupling agents. The viscosity of the rubber compound predominantly increased when increasing Coupling 89, however, NXT loadings showed no significant effect on the cure characteristics Moreover, the amount and type of coupling agent influenced the tensile properties of the vulcanizates, as a result of the increase in tensile strength, and tensile modulus with increasing both coupling agents loading. The tensile properties of the vulcanizates increased at low Coupling 89 concentrations （2-4%wt）, but decreased at high Coupling 89 loading （8%wt）. Since NXT has a less bulky structure and lower viscosity compared with Coupling 89, it thus reacts with the silanol groups on the zeolite surface more readily, resulting in the decrease in filler-filler interaction, leading to better tensile properties.

Synthesis and characterization of Fe_3O_4@SiO_2 magnetic composite nanoparticles by a one-pot process

Fe3O4@SiO2 core–shell composite nanoparticles were successfully prepared by a one-pot process. Tetraethyl-orthosilicate was used as a surfactant to synthesize Fe3O4@SiO2 core–shell structures from prepared Fe3O4 nanoparticles. The properties of the Fe3O4 and Fe3O4@SiO2 composite nanoparticles were studied by X-ray diffraction, transmission electron microscopy, energy dispersive spectroscopy, and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. The prepared Fe3O4 particles were approximately 12 nm in size, and the thickness of the SiO2 coating was approximately 4 nm. The magnetic properties were studied by vibrating sample magnetometry. The results show that the maximum saturation magnetization of the Fe3O4@SiO2 powder（34.85 A·m^2·kg^–1） was markedly lower than that of the Fe3O4 powder（79.55 A·m^2·kg^–1）, which demonstrates that Fe3O4 was successfully wrapped by SiO2. The Fe3O4@SiO2 composite nanoparticles have broad prospects in biomedical applications; thus, our next study will apply them in magnetic resonance imaging.

Effect of Fe_(3)O_(4) nanoparticles on magnetic xerogel composites for enhanced removal of fluoride and arsenic from aqueous solution

Fe_(3)O_(4)magnetic xerogel composites were prepared by polycondensation of resorcinol(R)-formaldehyde reaction via a sol-gel process in an aqueous solution through varying the molar ratio of Fe_(3)O_(4)nanoparticles(MNPs),catalyst(C),and water(W)content.MNPs were obtained by co-precipitation(MC),oxidation of iron salts(MO),or solvothermal synthesis(MS).Both MNPs and magnetic xerogels were examined regarding the performance of arsenic and fluoride removal in a batch system.The MC-based MNPs had higher adsorption capacities for both fluoride(202.9 mg/g)and arsenic(3.2 mg/g)than other MNPs in optimum conditions.The X-ray diffraction,Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy,and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy confirmed that Fe was composed into the polymeric matrix of magnetic xerogels that contained 0.59%-4.42%of Fe with a molar ratio of MNPs(M)to R between 0.01 and 0.10.With low R/C and optimum M/R ratios,an increase in the surface area of magnetic xerogels affected the fluoride and arsenic adsorption capacities.The magnetic xerogel composites with the MC-based MNPs prepared at a fixed R/C ratio(100)and at different R/W(0.05-0.06)and M/R(0.07-0.10)ratios had a high arsenic removal efficiency of 100%at an As(V)concentration of 0.1 mg/L and pH of 3.0.The maximum adsorption capacities of magnetic xerogels were approximately five times higher than those of the xerogels without MNP composites.Therefore,Fe_(3)O_(4)nanoparticles enhanced the adsorption of arsenate and fluoride.The variations of alkaline catalyst and water content significantly affected the resulting properties of textural and surface chemistry of magnetic xerogel composites.

Synthesis and Characterization of Superparamagnetic Fe₃O₄@SiO₂Core-Shell Composite Nanoparticles

The Fe3O4@SiO2 composite nanoparticles were obtained from as-synthesized magnetite (Fe3O4) nanoparticles through the modified St?ber method. Then, the Fe3O4 nanoparticles and Fe3O4@SiO2 composite nanoparticles were characterized by means of X-ray diffraction (XRD), Raman spectra, scanning electron microscope (SEM) and vibrating sample magnetometer (VSM). Recently, the studies focus on how to improve the dispersion of composite particle and achieve good magnetic performance. Hence effects of the volume ratio of tetraethyl orthosilicate (TEOS) and magnetite colloid on the structural, morphological and magnetic properties of the composite nanoparticles were systematically investi-gated. The results revealed that the Fe3O4@SiO2 had better thermal stability and dispersion than the magnetite nanoparticles. Furthermore, the particle size and magnetic property of the Fe3O4@SiO2 composite nanoparticles can be adjusted by changing the volume ratio of TEOS and magnetite colloid.

In-situ LA-ICP-MS trace element and oxygen isotope signatures of magnetite from the Yamansu deposit,NW China,and their significance

The Yamansu iron deposit is hosted in submarine volcanic rocks in the Aqishan–Yamansu belt of Eastern Tianshan,NW China.A geological cross-section for the Carboniferous strata in the ore district shows that ore bodies in the Yamansu deposit are hosted in andesitic crystal tuff of the third cycle of the Carboniferous Yamansu Formation.This indicates an association between mineralization and volcanism.The orebodies are strata bound and lensoid and generally share the occurrence state of the host rocks.Magnetite mineralization mainly occurs asbreccia ores,ores in the mineralized volcanic rocks,massive ores,and sulfide-rich ores according to their structures and sequences of formation.Trace element compositions of magnetite from various types of ores were determined by LA-ICP-MS.The dataset indicates thatdifferent types of magnetite havedistinct trace element contents correlated to their formation environments.Magnetite crystals from breccia ores have high Ti,Ni,V,Cr,and Co and low Si,Al,Ca,and Mg contents,indicating crystallization from a volcanic magmatic eruption,which is consistent with field evidence of coexisting altered volcanic breccia.Magnetite crystals from ores in the mineralized volcanic rocks have moderate Ti,Ni,V,Cr,and Co contents.In contrast,magnetite from massive ores and sulfide-rich ores have low concentrations of Ti,Cr,Ni,and V,high concentrations of Si,Al,Ca,and Mg,and evidence of hydrothermal magnetite.In-situ magnetite compositions imply a magmatic-hydrothermal process.Although d18 O values for magnetite grains from Yamansu vary(?1.3 to?7.0%),they all plot in the range field of volcanic iron deposits,and they also record a magmatic-hydrothermal process.The compositions of Yamansu magnetites are interpreted as controlled mainly by temperature,fluid,host rock buffering,oxygen fugacity,and sulfur fugacity.The metallogenic conditions of the Yamansu deposit changed from high temperature and low oxygen fugacity to low temperature and high oxygen fugacity.However,more fluid-rock reactions and higher sulfur fugacity were involved during the deposition of massive ores and sulfiderich ores.

Synthesis and Characterization of ZSM-5 Molecular Sieve Made from Kaolin/Urea Intercalation Composite

In this paper,the kaolin/urea intercalation composites prepared by direct intercalation method and the catalysis composites containing ZSM-5 molecular sieve synthesized based on the kaolin/urea intercalation composites by an in-situ crystallization technique were investigated.The effects of the intercalation ratios and de-intercalation rate and the amounts of added kaolin/urea intercalation composite on the synthesis of the catalysis composites containing the ZSM-5 molecular sieve were studied.The samples were characterized by X-ray diffraction,FT-IR,TG-DTA,N2 adsorption-desorption,and SEM,respectively.The results showed that the structure of the samples prepared by kaolin/urea intercalation composite was pure ZSM-5 molecular sieve.The crystallinity of ZSM-5 molecular sieve increased at first and then decreased with the increase of intercalation ratio of kaolin/urea intercalation composite.When the intercalation ratio was 62%,the crystallinity of ZSM-5 molecular sieve was lower.When the amount of added kaolin/urea intercalation composite with an intercalation ratio of 22%was 3%,the crystallinity of ZSM-5 zeolite was improved to reach 65%.Compared to the crystallization product formed without adding kaolin/urea intercalation composite,the crystallinity of ZSM-5 molecular sieve has increased by 54.8%.The catalytic composites containing ZSM-5 molecular sieve had better thermal stability with a wide pore structure,featuring a particle diameter of about 2.5μm,a BET specific surface area of 236 m^2/g,and a pore size of 10.6 nm.