Abstract
A seed-directed approach to synthesizing FeZSM-22 zeolite without organic structure directing agent (OSDA) was developed by using Fe-rich diatomite as all aluminum and iron sources. The FeZSM-22 zeolite with optimal crystallinity and purity can be obtained by systematically adjusting feed composition and synthesis conditions. Characterizations show that FeZSM-22 zeolite synthesized with OSDA-free owns high crystallinity, obvious thin needle-shaped morphology and high Bronsted/Lewis acid ratio. Significantly, when used for n-octane hydroisomerization reaction, its derived catalyst exhibits the best catalytic performance reflected by the highest selectivity to C8 isomers compared to the two reference catalysts prepared based on a Fe-containing and a Fe-free ZSM-22 synthesized through an OSDA-directed route from natural diatomite and conventional chemicals, respectively. This work provides an alternative route to sustainably synthesizing heteroatomic zeolites with high performance.
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