Abstract: A seed crystal is a crystal of zeolite that is to be deposited on a support when producing a zeolite membrane complex that includes the support and a zeolite membrane formed on the support. A volume-cumulative particle size distribution of the seed crystal, measured by a laser diffraction scattering method, has a coefficient of variation of 0.5 or less and a kurtosis of 5 or less. Use of these seed crystals improves the bonding of zeolite crystals when producing the zeolite membrane. As a result, a dense zeolite membrane can be formed.

Abstract: A method for the preparation of a molecular sieve belonging to the ABC-6 framework family with disorder in the ABC stacking sequence essentially composed of double-six-ring periodic building units and having a mole ratio of silicon oxide to aluminum oxide from about 8 to about 60.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to novel germanosilicate compositions and methods of producing the same. In particular, this disclosure describes an array of transformations originating from the extra-large-pore crystalline germanosilicate compositions, designated CIT-13, possessing 10- and 14-membered rings. Included among the new materials are the new phyllosilicate compositions, designated CIT-13P, new crystalline microporous germanosilicates including high silica versions of CIT-5 and CIT-13, with and without added metal oxides, and new germanosilicate compounds designated CIT-14 and CIT-15. The disclosure also describes methods of preparing these new germanosilicate compositions as well as the compositions themselves.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of a zeolitic material having a CHA-type framework structure comprising YO2 and X2O3, wherein said process comprises the steps of: (1) providing a mixture comprising one or more sources for YO2, one or more sources for X2O3, one or more optionally substituted ethyltrimethylammonium cation-containing compounds, and one or more tetraalkylammonium cation R1R2R3R4N+-containing compounds as structure directing agent; (2) crystallizing the mixture obtained in step (1) for obtaining a zeolitic material having a CHA-type framework structure; wherein Y is a tetravalent element and X is a trivalent element, wherein R1, R2, and R3 independently from one another stand for alkyl, wherein R4 stands for cycloalkyl, and wherein the YO2:X2O3 molar ratio of the mixture in (1) ranges from 2 to 1,000, as well as to zeolitic materials which may be obtained according to the inventive process and to their use.

Abstract: A novel synthetic crystalline aluminogermanosilicate molecular sieve material, designated SSZ-114, is provided. SSZ-114 can be synthesized by treating an aluminogermanosilicate molecular sieve of CTH framework topology with water or an aqueous solution of a mineral acid under conditions sufficient to degermanate at least a portion of aluminogermanosilicate molecular sieve to form a degermanated molecular sieve and calcining the degermanated molecular sieve under conditions sufficient to convert the degermanated molecular sieve to SSZ-114. Molecular sieve SSZ-114 may be used in organic compound conversion reactions and/or sorptive processes.

Abstract: A zeolite crystal has an AFX structure and a hexagonal plate shape. Ratio of a maximum Feret diameter (L1) in a plan view with respect to a plate thickness in a side view is greater than or equal to 2.

Abstract: A method of synthesising a molecular sieve of DDR framework type. The method comprises: preparing a synthesis mixture capable of forming a molecular sieve of DDR framework type, said synthesis mixture comprising water, a silicon source, optionally a source of a trivalent element X, optionally a source of a pentavalent element Z, optionally a source of hydroxide ions, optionally a source of a metal cation M, a structure directing agent, and seed crystals having a framework type selected from CHA and LEV; said synthesis mixture being substantially free from fluoride ions; heating said synthesis mixture under static crystallization conditions for a time sufficient to form crystals of said molecular sieve of DDR framework type, said crystallization conditions including a temperature of from 100° C. to 220° C.; and, recovering said crystals of the molecular sieve of DDR framework type from the synthesis mixture.

Abstract: According to one or more embodiments, a nano-sized, mesoporous zeolite particle may include a microporous framework comprising a plurality of micropores having diameters of less than or equal to 2 nm and a BEA framework type. The nano-sized, mesoporous zeolite particle may also include a plurality of mesopores having diameters of greater than 2 nm and less than or equal to 50 nm. The zeolite particles may be integrated into hydrocracking catalysts and utilized for the cracking of heavy oils in a pretreatment process.

Abstract: A process for preparing a nanometric zeolite Y of FAU structural type with a crystal size of less than 100 nm and an A/B ratio of greater than 2, by mixing, in aqueous medium, of at least one source AO2 of at least one tetravalent element A chosen from silicon, germanium and titanium, of at least one source BOb of at least one trivalent element B chosen from aluminum, boron, iron, indium and gallium, of at least one source C2/mO of an alkali metal or alkaline-earth metal C chosen from lithium, sodium, potassium, calcium and magnesium, where source C2/mO also includes at least one source of hydroxide ions, to obtain a gel, maturation and hydrothermal treatment of the gel.

Abstract: Methods and processes are provided to make clinoptilolite into a water-soluble solvolyzed form with electrolytes suitable for various administration routes for use in the detoxification and rejuvenation in environment arena, nutraceutical arena, and pharmaceutical arena This process includes oral, topical, tablet, pill formulas, biotech delivery and intravenous. Absorption of water-soluble solvolyzed clinoptilolite fragments can aid in detoxification by binding to heavy metals, viruses and environmental toxins and can reduce reactive oxygen species and inflammation related to metals. The process and method described can provide an increase in energy, increase in growth factors that aid in hair, skin, and nail growth, and can provide an increase in focus, concentration, and memory.

Abstract: The invention concerns a process for preparing a copper-comprising microporous aluminosilicate material with AFX structure, comprising at least the steps of mixing, in an aqueous medium, at least one aluminum source, at least one silicon source, at least one copper source, a TETA or TEPA organic complexing agent and a DABCO-C4 structuring agent, in order to obtain a gel, and hydrothermal treatment of said gel with stirring in order to obtain crystallization of said copper-comprising microporous aluminosilicate material with AFX structure.

Abstract: A new aluminosilicate zeolite designated UZM-50, methods of making the zeolite, and its use as a catalyst in hydrocarbon conversion processes are described. This zeolite is represented by the empirical formula: M+mRrAl1?xExSiyOz where M is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, sodium, potassium, magnesium, calcium or combinations thereof, R is the organic structure directing agent or agents derived from reactants R1 and R2 where R1 is an amine essentially incapable of undergoing pyramidal inversion and having 7 or fewer carbon atoms, and R2 is a dihaloalkane, and E is an element selected from the group consisting of gallium, iron, boron and mixtures thereof. UZM-50 has utility in various hydrocarbon conversion reactions such as conversion of an aromatic molecule to another aromatic molecule.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new process for synthesising a crystalline material comprising structure Beta zeolite in nanocrystalline form, and which can comprise at least the following steps: (i) preparing a mixture comprising at least one source of water, at least one source of a tetravalent element Y, at least one source of a trivalent element X, at least one source of an alkali cation or alkaline earth metal cation (A), and at least one organic molecule selected from a monocyclic quaternary ammonium R1R2CycloN+, and a quaternary ammonium substituted with a cycloalkyl group R3R4R5R6N+. The molar composition of the mixture is: n X2O3:YO2:a A:m OSDA1:z H2O; ii) crystallising the mixture; and iii) recovering the crystalline material.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of a zeolitic material having a FAU-type framework structure comprising YO2 and X2O3, comprising: (a) preparing a mixture comprising one or more sources of YO2, one or more sources of X2O3, and one or more structure directing agents (SDA); (b) crystallizing the zeolitic material from the mixture obtained in (a); wherein Y is a tetravalent element and X is a bivalent element, and wherein the one or more structure directing agents comprise one or more isomers of diaminomethylcyclohexane. A zeolitic material having an FAU-type framework structure obtained according to the inventive process; processes for preparing a coated substrate and a shaped body, respectively, from the zeolitic material having a FAU-type framework structure obtained according to the inventive process and, a method for selectively reducing nitrogen oxides NOx employing said zeolitic material.

Abstract: A process for preparing a zeolitic material containing YO2 and X2O3, where Y and X represent a tetravalent element and a trivalent element, respectively, is described. The process includes (1) a step of preparing a mixture containing one or more structure directing agents, seed crystals, and a first zeolitic material containing YO2 and X2O3 and having FAU-, GIS-, MOR-, and/or LTA-type framework structures; and (2) a step of heating the mixture for obtaining a second zeolitic material containing YO2 and X2O3 and having a different framework structure than the first zeolitic material. The mixture prepared in (1) and heated in (2) contains 1000 wt % or less of H2O based on 100 wt % of YO2 in the framework structure of the first zeolitic material. A zeolitic material obtainable and/or obtained by the process and its use are also described.

Abstract: Provided is a production method with which it is possible to produce beta zeolite at high purity by suppressing the generation of impurities by a seed crystal addition method that can reduce the environmental burden as much as possible, without using an organic structure-directing agent. This method for producing beta zeolite having a step that mixes and heats an organic-compound-free reaction mixture comprising a silica source, alumina source, alkali source, and water with beta zeolite seed crystals, wherein (I) beta zeolite synthesized without using an organic structure-directing agent and having 90% or more by volume of particles 10 ?m or less in diameter in the particle size distribution by a laser diffraction scattering-type particle size distribution measurement method is used, (III) acid-treated zeolite in which the SiO2/Al2O3 ratio is 150 or less is prepared by (II) contact treatment with an acidic aqueous solution, and the acid-treated zeolite is used as the beta zeolite seed crystals.

Abstract: A molecular sieve belonging to the ABC-6 framework family with disorder in the ABC stacking sequence essentially composed of double-six-ring periodic building units and having a mole ratio of silicon oxide to aluminum oxide from about 8 to about 60.5.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for preparing a zeolite by hydrothermal heating of silica precursor and alumina precursor along with a combination of two structure-directing organic templates, N,N-dimethyl formamide and 1,6-diaminohexane in the presence of an alkali. The use of two structure-directing organic templates, not only reduces the crystallization time but also enables the preparation of more catalytically active ZSM-22 of submicron crystallite size. The present invention also provides a process of preparing a noble metal containing zeolite catalyst for hydroisomerization of long chain n-paraffins.

Abstract: The present invention relates to process for synthesizing zeolite X crystals comprising at least one step of adding seeding agent(s) into a synthesis gel and at least one step of forming zeolite X crystals at a temperature strictly greater than 120° C., preferably equal to or greater than 130° C.

Abstract: A preparation method for a metal-modified SAPO molecular sieve is disclosed, characterized in adding a raw powder of the SAPO molecular sieve to a solution containing metal ions for performing ion exchange, and then washing and drying the obtained solid after ion exchange, so as to obtain the metal-modified SAPO molecular sieve. The metal-modified SAPO molecular sieve prepared has a relatively high degree of crystallinity, and the metal elements occupy the ionic positions in the channels and/or cages of the SAPO molecular sieve, and the metal-modified SAPO molecular sieve shows excellent catalytic performance in the catalytic reaction.