Linde Type L (LTL) zeolites are a porous nanomaterial often used as supports for catalytic applications such as aromatization. Zeolites have a vast array of industrial applications that range from oil refining to organic synthesis due to the customizable nature of its pore formation. Zeolites can be tailored by altering the environmental factors surrounding its development (pH, temperature, silica-to-alumina ratios). The development of potassium (K)-doped LTL zeolites by ion exchange has been instrumental in improving yield in n-hexane aromatization processes by lowering zeolite acidity. This study focuses on the development and characterization of a series of alkali metal-doped zeolites via hydrothermal processes to introduce ions within the zeolite host. XRD, TEM and IR have been used to characterize the solid materials. The locality of ion retention within the zeolite host and the influence that the ions have on zeolite geometry is of particular interest. Future studies hope to explore the effect that alkali metal ions may have on zeolite-Pt interactions beyond lowering zeolite acidity.<br/>

Alkali metal-doped series of Linde-Type L zeolites via hydrothermal processes

2019 Fall National Meeting

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