Catalysis on Zeolites and Zeolite-Like Materials, 3rd Edition

A special issue of Catalysts (ISSN 2073-4344). This special issue belongs to the section "Catalytic Materials".

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Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue is a continuation of the previous successful Special Issues, “Catalysis on Zeolites and Zeolite-Like Materials” and “Catalysis on Zeolites and Zeolite-Like Materials II”.

The regular pore system of zeolites, with cavities and nanometric channels, as well as the resulting characteristic properties, predestine them for wide use as catalysts in chemical technology. Over the past several decades, progress in zeolite synthesis enabled the discovery of new zeolite types, which allowed for the development of new catalytic processes in petrochemical industries. Moreover, new tools for zeolite modification have allowed for additional applications of zeolite-based catalysts in the field of environmental catalysis. The development of new mesoporous and micro/mesoporous or zeolite-like materials (e.g., metal–organic frameworks), as well as progress in computational chemistry and solid-state characterization techniques, demonstrated that the potential of ordered pore materials is still far from exhausted, and that further biocatalysis, electrocatalysis, photocatalysis, and micro/nanostructure technology indicate increasing interest in this class of substances.

With great pleasure, I invite you to submit your manuscript to the Special Issue “Catalysis on Zeolites and Zeolite-Like Materials, 3rd Edition” to share developments and recent progress regarding the synthesis, characterization and application of zeolites or zeolite-like materials as catalysts.

Prof. Dr. Wladimir Reschetilowski
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Keywords

  • zeolites and zeolite-like materials
  • acid-base catalysis
  • bifunctional catalysis
  • environmental catalysis
  • biocatalysis
  • electrocatalysis
  • photocatalysis
  • C1 chemistry
  • kinetic modeling of zeolite-catalyzed chemical reactions
  • computation in catalysis with ordered porous materials

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SiO2@Fe(III)-Based Metal–Organic Framework Core–Shell Microspheres for Water-Purification-Based Photo-Fenton Processes
by Kaihong Liu, Yuanli Zhu, Tanyu Cheng, Guohua Liu and Chunxia Tan
Catalysts 2025, 15(1), 23; https://doi.org/10.3390/catal15010023 - 30 Dec 2024
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In this study, SiO2@MIL-88A(Fe) core–shell microspheres were successfully synthesized through a simple immobilization method for dye degradation via an MIL-88A(Fe)-mediated Fenton-like process. These microspheres were fabricated by in situ immobilizing MIL-88A(Fe) onto mesoporous organosilane spheres functionalized with -COOH groups. Structural analyses [...] Read more.
In this study, SiO2@MIL-88A(Fe) core–shell microspheres were successfully synthesized through a simple immobilization method for dye degradation via an MIL-88A(Fe)-mediated Fenton-like process. These microspheres were fabricated by in situ immobilizing MIL-88A(Fe) onto mesoporous organosilane spheres functionalized with -COOH groups. Structural analyses and characterizations confirmed the formation of well-defined MOF particles anchored on the silicate microspheres, with electron microscopy verifying their porous core–shell structure. The newly developed core–shell materials achieved a high degree of dye degradation, reaching up to 96% for 10 mg/L dye solutions in neutral aqueous conditions within 30 min at room temperature through the Fenton-like process. Furthermore, SiO2@MIL-88A(Fe) exhibited excellent stability and recyclability, maintaining its performance over at least seven reuse cycles with minimal loss of activity. This material is easy to synthesize as well as cost-effective and demonstrates significant potential for wastewater purification involving a range of four different dyes. Full article
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Synthesis of n-Butene via Dimethyl Ether-to-Olefin Reaction over P-Loaded Ferrierite Zeolites
by Toshiaki Hanaoka, Masaru Aoyagi and Yusuke Edashige
Catalysts 2024, 14(12), 902; https://doi.org/10.3390/catal14120902 - 9 Dec 2024
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In the dimethyl ether (DME)-to-olefin (DTO) reaction over 20 types of P-loaded ferrierite zeolites with different P loading amounts, the synthesis of n-butenes such as 1-butene, trans-2-butene, and cis-2-butene was investigated to maximize the n-butene yield by optimizing the [...] Read more.
In the dimethyl ether (DME)-to-olefin (DTO) reaction over 20 types of P-loaded ferrierite zeolites with different P loading amounts, the synthesis of n-butenes such as 1-butene, trans-2-butene, and cis-2-butene was investigated to maximize the n-butene yield by optimizing the P loading amount. The zeolites were characterized using X-ray diffractometry (XRD), N2 adsorption-desorption isotherms, and NH3 temperature-programmed desorption (NH3-TPD). Micropore and external surface areas, total pore and micropore volumes, and weak and strong acids affected the DTO reaction’s characteristics. The P-loaded ferrierite zeolite with a P loading of 0.3 wt.% calcined at 500 °C exhibited an n-butene yield of 35.7 C-mol%, which exceeds the highest yield reported to date (31.2 C-mol%). Multiple regression analysis using the obtained data showed that the strong acid/weak acid ratio and total pore volume had a high correlation with the n-butene yield, with a contribution rate of 64.3%. Based on the multiple regression analysis results, the DTO reaction mechanism was discussed based on the proposed reaction model involving the dual-cycle mechanism. Full article
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Seeds Combining Pyrrolidine Control the Framework Al Distribution of FER Zeolite to Enhance Its Performance in the Skeletal Isomerization of n-Butene
by Jinlong Fan, Xuedong Zhu, Fan Yang, Yarong Xu and Lantian Chen
Catalysts 2024, 14(10), 697; https://doi.org/10.3390/catal14100697 - 7 Oct 2024
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FER zeolites have a unique framework structure and acid distribution, and are widely studied as a catalyst for reactions such as n-butene skeletal isomerization and dimethyl ether carbonylation. The Brönsted acid site (BAS) located in the 10-member ring (10-MR) of FER zeolites [...] Read more.
FER zeolites have a unique framework structure and acid distribution, and are widely studied as a catalyst for reactions such as n-butene skeletal isomerization and dimethyl ether carbonylation. The Brönsted acid site (BAS) located in the 10-member ring (10-MR) of FER zeolites serves as the active site for the isomerization reaction of skeletal n-butene to produce isobutene. This study prepared five types of FER zeolites using different methods: using pyrrolidine (PY) alone as a template; using Na-form FER as seeds (SN) or H-form FER as seeds without organic structure directing agents (OSDAs); and combining the seeds of SN or SH with PY as OSDAs. The differences in the structure and acid distribution of the five zeolites were investigated, as well as their catalytic performance for the skeletal isomerization of n-butene. Experiments and characterization results showed that under hydrothermal synthesis conditions, the FER-PY+SH zeolites synthesized by using both H-form zeolites seeds and pyridine exhibited the highest aluminum concentrations at T1 and T3 sites, along with the greatest BAS located in the 10-MR. This unique composition contributed to the highest selectivity of isobutene. The FER-PY+SH catalyst was continuously used for 720 h at 350 °C, 0.1 MPa, and an n-butene mass space velocity of 2.0 h−1 for three cycles of 2160 h. During this period, the conversion of n-butene was over 39%, while the selectivity of isobutene exceeded 95%. The FER-PY+SH catalyst exhibited excellent stability and activity. Full article
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Recent Progress and Strategies on the Design of Zeolite-Based Catalysts for Hydroformylation of Olefins
by Maria V. Nenasheva and Dmitry N. Gorbunov
Catalysts 2024, 14(12), 942; https://doi.org/10.3390/catal14120942 - 20 Dec 2024
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Due to their unique structural and mechanical characteristics, zeolites are of great interest as carriers for the design of catalysts. This review is focused on the progress in the development of new zeolite-based catalysts for hydroformylation. The procedures of materials synthesis and modification, [...] Read more.
Due to their unique structural and mechanical characteristics, zeolites are of great interest as carriers for the design of catalysts. This review is focused on the progress in the development of new zeolite-based catalysts for hydroformylation. The procedures of materials synthesis and modification, the methods of metal introduction, and the effect of the catalyst structure on the activity, selectivity, and stability of the hydroformylation catalysts are discussed. This review highlights the role of up-to-date analytical techniques in the development of fine-tuned active and selective hydroformylation catalysts. The greatest achievements over the past five years considered in detail in this review demonstrate a high potential of zeolite-based hydroformylation catalysts. Future prospects and possible directions of upcoming studies are regarded. Full article
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