Designed synthesis of MOR zeolites using gemini-type bis(methylpyrrolidinium) dications as structure directing agents and their DME carbonylation performance
Nan Chen, Jin Zhang, Yating Gu, Wenna Zhang, Kaipeng Cao, Wenhao Cui, Shutao Xu, Dong Fan, Peng Tian, Zhongmin Liu
Abstract
MOR zeolites were synthesized using a series of Gemini-type dications as high-efficiency novel OSDAs. The prepared MOR zeolites exhibit superior catalytic activity for DME carbonylation, due to the preferential siting of Al and Brønsted acid sites in its 8-MR side pockets.
Topics & Concepts
CarbonylationCatalysisChemistryBrønsted–Lowry acid–base theoryOrganic chemistryCarbon monoxideZeolite Catalysis and SynthesisMetal-Organic Frameworks: Synthesis and ApplicationsMesoporous Materials and Catalysis