Abstract
Faujasite (FAU) Y zeolite assemblies with high mesoporosity (Sext = 347 m2 g-1 and Vmeso = 0.52 cm3 g-1) were synthesised using sustainable and economic cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) via a template-directed synthesis method, i.e. CNCs-Y. In comparison with the control zeolite catalysts of the conventional microporous Y and carbon nanotube templated Y (CNTs-Y) zeolites, the resulting CNCs-Y demonstrated superior performance in catalytic dealkylation with excellent activity and longevity, as well as the anti-coking ability thanks to the exceptional mesoporous features of CNCs-Y zeolites. Thereby, the method and relevant CNCs-Y mesoporous zeolites based on the sustainable CNCs presented here have significant implications for being developed further for improving the sustainability of relevant catalytic processes such as fluid catalytic cracking (FCC).
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 5115-5122 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Green Chemistry |
Volume | 22 |
Issue number | 15 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 7 Aug 2020 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Environmental Chemistry
- Pollution