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Zeolite intermediates offer new possibilities in catalysis

To make stable zeolites—porous inorganic materials used as industrial catalysts—researchers often convert the zeolites’ internal structure, transforming looser phases into more stable, denser forms.
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State-of-the-art synthesis of SAPO-34 zeolites catalysts for methanol-to-olefin conversion

Light olefins, such as ethylene and propylene, have been widely used as important raw materials for various chemicals in the chemical industry. However, the shortage of oil resources forces ...
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Synthesis of high mechanical strength and excellent radiation resistance NaX zeolite microspheres via geopolymer in-situ conversion and their adsorption study of 137Cs and 90Sr

High-strength NaX zeolite microspheres with 75-150 μm particle size (GXU-NaXs) were prepared by the in-situ conversion of geopolymer technology. GXU-NaXs exhibited good dynamic adsorption effect.
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Zeolite membrane finds holey purpose in methanol synthesis

A porous crystalline membrane that selectively pulls water molecules out of a gaseous reaction mixture could improve the efficiency of industrial processes such as methanol synthesis (Science 2020, ...
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State-of-the-art synthesis of SAPO-34 zeolites catalysts for methanol-to-olefin conversion

Methanol-to-olefin (MTO) conversion is one of the most successful non-petrochemical routes for producing light olefins. Silicoaluminophosphate zeolite SAPO-34 is one of the best industrial catalysts ...