Effect of SnO2/Al2O3 ratio of Si-based MFI on its acidity and hydrophobicity: application in selective hydroxyalkylation of p-cresol
| Title | Effect of SnO2/Al2O3 ratio of Si-based MFI on its acidity and hydrophobicity: application in selective hydroxyalkylation of p-cresol |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2014 |
| Authors | Garade, AC, Malwadkar, AV, Niphadkar, PS, Jha, RKumar, Joshi, PN, Rode, CV |
| Journal | Catalysis Communications |
| Volume | 44 |
| Pagination | 29-34 |
| Date Published | JAN |
| Type of Article | Article |
| ISSN | 1566-7367 |
| Keywords | Al-27 MAS NMR, Hydroxyalkylation, Molecular sieves, p-Cresol, Stannosilicate |
| Abstract | Silica based MR type molecular sieves with various SnO2/Al2O3 ratios were synthesized from gels having molar compositions SiO2:xSnO(2):yAl(2)O(3):0.23(TPA)(2)O:35H(2)O where 0 <= x <= 0.02 and 0 <= y <= 0.01. Recyclable, Al-free Sn-MFI catalyst showed 31% conversion of formaldehyde with 100% selectivity to 2,2'-methylenebis(4-methylphenol) in hydroxyalkylation of p-cresol with formaldehyde on account of moderate acidity and higher hydrophobicity. (C) 2013 Elsevier B.A. All rights reserved. |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.catcom.2013.08.002 |
| Type of Journal (Indian or Foreign) | Foreign |
| Impact Factor (IF) | 3.389 |
Divison category:
Catalysis and Inorganic Chemistry
Chemical Engineering & Process Development