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Improved Catalysts for Heavy Oil Upgrading Based on Zeolite Y Nanoparticles Encapsulated in Stable Nanoporous Host. (Sixth Semi-Annual Technical Report, April 1, 2005-September 30, 2005).

DE2006861887

Publication Date	2005
Personal Author	Ingram, C.; Mitchell, M.
Page Count	50
Abstract	Composite materials of SBA-15/zeolite Y were synthesized from zeolite Y precursor and a synthesis mixture of mesoporous silicate SBA-15 via a hydrothermal process in the presence of a slightly acidic media of pH 4-6 with 2M H(sub 2)SO(sub 4). The SBA-15/ZY composites showed Type IV adsorption isotherms, narrow BJH average pore size distribution of 4.9 nm, surface areas up to 800 m (sup 2)/g and pore volumes 1.03 cm(sup 3), all comparable to pure SBA-15 synthesized under similar conditions. Chemical analysis revealed Si/Al ratio down to 8.5 in the most aluminated sample, and (sup 27)AlSS MAS NMR confirmed aluminum was in tetrahedral coordination. This method of introduction of Al in pure T(sub d) coordination is effective in comparison to other direct and post synthesis alumination methods. Bronsted acid sites were evident from a pyridinium peak at 1544 cm(sup -1) in the FTIR spectrum after pyridine adsorption, and from NH(sub 3) -TPD experiments. SBA-15/ZY composites showed significant catalytic activities for the dealkylation of isopropylbenzene to benzene and propene, similar to those of commercial zeolite Y. It was observed that higher conversion for catalysts synthesized with high amount of ZY precursor mixture added to the SBA-15. Over all the composites has shown good catalytic activity. Further studies will be focused on gaining a better understand the nature of the precursor, and to characterize and to locate the acid sites in the composite material. The composite will also be evaluated for heavy oil conversion to naphtha and middle distillates.
Keywords	Catalysts Zeolites Silicates Chemical analysis Nanocrystals Copolymers Feedstocks Petroleum Composite materials Refining
Source Agency	Technical Information Center Oak Ridge Tennessee
Corporate Authors	Clark Atlanta Univ., GA.; Department of Energy, Washington, DC.
Supplemental Notes	Sponsored by Department of Energy, Washington, DC.
Document Type	Technical Report
NTIS Issue Number	200617

Improved Catalysts for Heavy Oil Upgrading Based on Zeolite Y Nanoparticles Encapsulated in Stable Nanoporous Host. (Sixth Semi-Annual Technical Report, April 1, 2005-September 30, 2005).

Improved Catalysts for Heavy Oil Upgrading Based on Zeolite Y Nanoparticles Encapsulated in Stable Nanoporous Host. (Sixth Semi-Annual Technical Report, April 1, 2005-September 30, 2005).
DE2006861887

Publication Date	2005
Personal Author	Ingram, C.; Mitchell, M.
Page Count	50
Abstract	Composite materials of SBA-15/zeolite Y were synthesized from zeolite Y precursor and a synthesis mixture of mesoporous silicate SBA-15 via a hydrothermal process in the presence of a slightly acidic media of pH 4-6 with 2M H(sub 2)SO(sub 4). The SBA-15/ZY composites showed Type IV adsorption isotherms, narrow BJH average pore size distribution of 4.9 nm, surface areas up to 800 m (sup 2)/g and pore volumes 1.03 cm(sup 3), all comparable to pure SBA-15 synthesized under similar conditions. Chemical analysis revealed Si/Al ratio down to 8.5 in the most aluminated sample, and (sup 27)AlSS MAS NMR confirmed aluminum was in tetrahedral coordination. This method of introduction of Al in pure T(sub d) coordination is effective in comparison to other direct and post synthesis alumination methods. Bronsted acid sites were evident from a pyridinium peak at 1544 cm(sup -1) in the FTIR spectrum after pyridine adsorption, and from NH(sub 3) -TPD experiments. SBA-15/ZY composites showed significant catalytic activities for the dealkylation of isopropylbenzene to benzene and propene, similar to those of commercial zeolite Y. It was observed that higher conversion for catalysts synthesized with high amount of ZY precursor mixture added to the SBA-15. Over all the composites has shown good catalytic activity. Further studies will be focused on gaining a better understand the nature of the precursor, and to characterize and to locate the acid sites in the composite material. The composite will also be evaluated for heavy oil conversion to naphtha and middle distillates.
Keywords	Catalysts Zeolites Silicates Chemical analysis Nanocrystals Copolymers Feedstocks Petroleum Composite materials Refining
Source Agency	Technical Information Center Oak Ridge Tennessee
Corporate Authors	Clark Atlanta Univ., GA.; Department of Energy, Washington, DC.
Supplemental Notes	Sponsored by Department of Energy, Washington, DC.
Document Type	Technical Report
NTIS Issue Number	200617