Catalytic Benzene Alkylation over Mesoporous Zeolite Single Crystals:  Improving Activity and Selectivity with a New Family of Porous Materials

Mesoporous zeolite single-crystal catalysts are shown to be both more active and more selective than conventional zeolite catalysts in the alkylation of benzene with ethene. The superior catalytic properties are ascribed to improved mass transport in the mesoporous zeolite crystals. Thus, mesoporous...

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Published in:Journal of the American Chemical Society 2003-11, Vol.125 (44), p.13370-13371
Main Authors: Christensen, Christina Hviid, Johannsen, Kim, Schmidt, Iver, Christensen, Claus Hviid
Format: Article
Language:English
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Catalysis
Catalytic reactions
Chemistry
Exact sciences and technology
General and physical chemistry
Theory of reactions, general kinetics. Catalysis. Nomenclature, chemical documentation, computer chemistry
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Summary:Mesoporous zeolite single-crystal catalysts are shown to be both more active and more selective than conventional zeolite catalysts in the alkylation of benzene with ethene. The superior catalytic properties are ascribed to improved mass transport in the mesoporous zeolite crystals. Thus, mesoporous zeolite single-crystal catalysts combine the high acidity, shape-selectivity, and hydrothermal stability of zeolites with the efficient mass transport that is typically achieved in mesoporous materials.
ISSN:0002-7863
1520-5126
DOI:10.1021/ja037063c