Abstract
Organic structure-directing agent (OSDA)-free synthesis of zeolite beta is a subject of both scientific and industrial interest. Herein, we report a comprehensive investigation into the effects of various parameters on the seed-assisted crystallization of zeolite beta in the absence of OSDA. The crystallization behavior of "OSDA-free beta" is strongly governed by the chemical composition of the starting Na(+)-aluminosilicate gel as well as by the Si/Al ratios of the calcined beta seed crystals, which are prepared using tetraethylammonium hydroxide (TEAOH). Furthermore, OSDA-free beta seed crystals can be used to form zeolite beta, termed "green beta". XRD, scanning electron microscopy, inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectroscopy, and ²⁷Al magic angle spinning NMR analyses showed that the OSDA-free beta and green beta were of high purity and crystallinity. The nitrogen adsorption-desorption of OSDA-free beta and green beta revealed higher surface areas and larger volumes in the micropore region than those of the beta seeds synthesized with OSDA after calcination. These results provide a robust and reliable process for the environmentally friendly production of high-quality zeolite beta in a completely OSDA-free Na(+)-aluminosilicate system.
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