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Direct synthesis of hierarchical zeolites through mesoporous 3D wormhole framework using single-head quaternary ammonium salt as structure-directing agent

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Hierarchical aluminosilicate zeolites with uniform mesoporosity were successfully synthesized by one-stage crystallization under constant temperature with a novel single-head quaternary ammonium salt ([C18H37–N+(CH3)2–C6H12–N(CH3)2]Br−) as mesoporogen and structure-directing agent (SDA). Through precisely controlling the molar ratio of Si/Al and synthetic time, the mesoporous 3D wormhole framework (MCM-48) and crystalline microporous MFI structure were simultaneously constructed, revealed by a series of in-depth characteristic studies. Combining the advantages of the significantly improved diffusion from the mesoporous MCM-48 and the strong framework acidity of the crystalline microporous MFI zeolite, the hierarchical aluminosilicate zeolites exhibited outstanding catalytic activity with good reusability towards bulky aldol condensation compared with the conventional meso- or microporous zeolites.

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This project was supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos. 22078235, no. 22008176) and China Postdoctoral Science Foundation (2019M661022).

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  1. Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300350, People’s Republic of China

    Tianyi Fu, Jingshuang Zhang, Peng Bai, Jiafei Lyu & Xianghai Guo

  2. Key Laboratory of Systems Bioengineering (Ministry of Education), Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300350, People’s Republic of China

    Tianyi Fu, Jingshuang Zhang, Peng Bai & Jiafei Lyu

  3. Key Laboratory of Superlight Materials and Surface Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Material Sciences and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin, 150001, People’s Republic of China

    He Ding

  4. College of Sciences, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin, 150001, People’s Republic of China

    He Ding

  5. School of Marine Science and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, People’s Republic of China

    Xianghai Guo

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Fu, T., Ding, H., Zhang, J. et al. Direct synthesis of hierarchical zeolites through mesoporous 3D wormhole framework using single-head quaternary ammonium salt as structure-directing agent. J Mater Sci 56, 6110–6123 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10853-020-05659-3

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