IP Library Granted Patent US 11,434,140
Granted Patent B2
US 11,434,140 · App. 17/277,822 · Granted Sep 6, 2022

Hierarchical zeolites and preparation method therefor

Inventors: Seon-Ju Lim (Daejeon, KR); Tae-Jin Kim (Daejeon, KR); Young-Eun Cheon (Daejeon, KR)
Assignees: SK Innovation Co., Ltd.; SK Lubricants Co., Ltd.
C01B39/04C01B39/48C01P2002/72
View Patent ↗
Loading inventors, assignments & file history…
Monitor This Case
Get email alerts when status or documents change.
Order Certified Copies
Most orders are placed with the USPTO same day — all within 24 business hours.
Order via The Patent Place →
Pre-filled with this patent's details
Quick Facts
Patent No.
US 11,434,140
App. No.
17/277,822
Granted
Sep 6, 2022
Kind
B2
Abstract

The present invention relates to a method for preparing hierarchical zeolites, including the steps of preparing a first mixture solution including a structure-directing agent, an alumina precursor and a pH controller; preparing a second mixture solution by injecting a silica precursor into the first mixture solution; preparing an aqueous solution including a surfactant; preparing a third mixture solution by injecting the aqueous solution into the second mixture solution; and drying and heat-treating the third mixture solution. According to the present invention, hierarchical zeolites having a uniform morphology can be prepared, and thus hierarchical zeolites having improved activity are provided.

Claims (20)

1. A method for preparing a hierarchical zeolite, comprising:

preparing a first mixture solution containing a structure-directing agent having a carbon number of C10 or less and an ammonium functional group, an alumina precursor, and a pH adjusting material;

adding a silica precursor to the first mixture solution to prepare a second mixture solution;

preparing an aqueous solution containing a surfactant having a carbon number of C11 or more and an ammonium function group;

adding the aqueous solution to the second mixture solution to prepare a third mixture solution; and

hydrothermal reaction and drying of the third mixture solution,

wherein the structure-directing agent is added in a molar ratio of 1/120 to 1/50, relative to an amount of silica,

wherein the surfactant is added in a molar ratio of 1/200 to 1/50, relative to an amount of silica,

wherein a concentration of the surfactant in the aqueous solution is 77 mmol/L to 360 mmol/L, and

wherein the hierarchical zeolite is ZSM-48.

2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the structure-directing agent is at least one selected from the group consisting of tetramethylammonium bromide, tetramethylammonium chloride, tetramethylammonium hydroxide, tetraethylammonium bromide, tetraethylammonium chloride, tetraethylammonium hydroxide, tetraethylammonium tetrafluoroborate, hexamethonium chloride, and hexamethonium bromide.

3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the surfactant is at least one selected from the group consisting of cetyltrimethylammonium bromide, cetyltrimethylammonium chloride, and cetylpyridinium chloride.

4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the preparing a third mixture solution comprises adding the aqueous solution to the second mixture solution in a dropwise manner.

5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the method is performed, without containing a seed.

6. The method of claim 1 ,

wherein the structure-directing agent is at least one selected from the group consisting of hexamethonium chloride and hexamethonium bromide;

wherein the surfactant is at least one selected from the group consisting of cetyltrimethylammonium chloride, cetyltrimethylammonium bromide, and cetylpyridinium chloride;

wherein the structure-directing agent is added in a molar ratio of 1/120 to 1/50, relative to an amount of silica;

wherein the surfactant is added in a molar ratio of 1/200 to 1/50, relative to an amount of silica; and

wherein a concentration of the surfactant in the aqueous solution is 77 mmol/L to 360 mmol/L.

Assignments (3)
MERGER Recorded Jan 23, 2026
From: SK ENMOVE CO., LTD.
To: SK ON CO., LTD.
Reel/Frame 074525/0828 →
CHANGE OF NAME Recorded Jan 23, 2023
From: SK LUBRICANTS CO., LTD.
To: SK ENMOVE CO., LTD.
Reel/Frame 062454/0520 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Mar 19, 2021
From: LIM, SEON-JU; KIM, TAE-JIN; CHEON, YOUNG-EUN
To: SK INNOVATION CO., LTD.; SK LUBRICANTS CO., LTD.
Reel/Frame 055648/0011 →
Priority Claims (1)
KR 10-2018-0114203 · Sep 21, 2018 · national
Continuity (1)
Related Publication 20210347647A1 · Nov 11, 2021