18059712. METHOD FOR SYNTHESIZING MESOPOROUS NANO-SIZED ZEOLITE BETA simplified abstract (Saudi Arabian Oil Company)

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METHOD FOR SYNTHESIZING MESOPOROUS NANO-SIZED ZEOLITE BETA

Organization Name

Saudi Arabian Oil Company

Inventor(s)

Lianhui Ding of Dhahran (SA)

Khalid Otaibi of Dammam (SA)

Faisal Alotaibi of Al Khobar (SA)

METHOD FOR SYNTHESIZING MESOPOROUS NANO-SIZED ZEOLITE BETA - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18059712 titled 'METHOD FOR SYNTHESIZING MESOPOROUS NANO-SIZED ZEOLITE BETA

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes a method for synthesizing a mesoporous nano-sized zeolite beta, involving the use of hexadecyltrimethylammonium bromide (CTAB) and nano-sized zeolite particles.

  • Mixing an aqueous base solution with CTAB to form a first solution.
  • Adding nano-sized zeolite particles with a particle size of ≤100 nm to the first solution to form a second solution.
  • Transferring the second solution to an autoclave and operating it at 25°C to 200°C for 3 to 24 hours to form a colloid.
  • Drying the colloid at 100°C to 200°C for 8 to 36 hours without washing to form a zeolite precursor.
  • Calcining the zeolite precursor at 250°C to 600°C for 1 to 8 hours to form the mesoporous nano-sized zeolite beta.

Potential Applications

The synthesized mesoporous nano-sized zeolite beta can be used in catalysis, adsorption, and separation processes in various industries such as petrochemical, environmental, and pharmaceutical.

Problems Solved

This method provides a way to produce mesoporous nano-sized zeolite beta with improved properties, such as increased surface area and pore volume, which can enhance its performance in various applications.

Benefits

The mesoporous nano-sized zeolite beta offers enhanced catalytic activity, improved selectivity, and increased efficiency in adsorption and separation processes compared to conventional zeolite materials.

Potential Commercial Applications

  • "Innovative Method for Synthesizing Mesoporous Nano-sized Zeolite Beta for Enhanced Catalysis and Adsorption"

Possible Prior Art

There may be prior art related to methods for synthesizing zeolites with specific properties or using different templates for zeolite synthesis.

Unanswered Questions

How does the cost of production of mesoporous nano-sized zeolite beta compare to traditional zeolite synthesis methods?

The article does not provide information on the cost implications of this new synthesis method compared to existing techniques. Further research is needed to determine the economic feasibility of producing mesoporous nano-sized zeolite beta on a larger scale.

What are the potential environmental impacts of using mesoporous nano-sized zeolite beta in industrial applications?

The environmental implications of using this new material in catalysis, adsorption, and separation processes are not discussed in the article. Future studies should investigate the sustainability and eco-friendliness of incorporating mesoporous nano-sized zeolite beta in various industrial processes.


Original Abstract Submitted

Methods for synthesizing a mesoporous nano-sized zeolite beta are described. The method may include mixing an aqueous base solution with hexadecyltrimethylammonium bromide (CTAB) to form a first solution; adding nano-sized zeolite particles having a particle size of less than or equal to 100 nm to the first solution to form a second solution. The nano-sized zeolite particles include a microporous framework with a plurality of micropores having diameters of less than or equal to 2 nm and a BEA framework type. The method may further include transferring the second solution to an autoclave operated at 25° C. to 200° ° C. for 3 to 24 hours to form a colloid; drying the colloid at 100° C. to 200° C. for 8 to 36 hours without washing the colloid to form a zeolite precursor; and calcining the zeolite precursor at 250° ° C. to 600° ° C. for 1 to 8 hours to form the mesoporous nano-sized zeolite beta.