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Heterogeneous Catalysis
Lignocellulose Biomass Conversion
Carbon Dioxide Capture and Conversion
Porous heterogeneous catalysts play a crucial role in the fields of biomass conversion and CO2 capture due to their unique structural properties and high surface area. These catalysts facilitate various chemical reactions by providing active sites that are readily accessible within their porous networks. In biomass conversion, porous heterogeneous catalysts are essential for breaking down complex organic molecules into valuable fuels and chemicals, thereby enhancing the efficiency and selectivity of the process. For CO2 capture and conversion, these catalysts aid in the adsorption of CO2 molecules and their subsequent transformation into useful products like methanol or hydrocarbons. The scientific usefulness of these catalysts lies in their ability to optimize reaction pathways, reduce energy consumption, and contribute to sustainable and environmentally friendly processes. Their tunable pore structures and surface functionalities allow for precise control over catalytic activities, making them indispensable in advancing green chemistry and addressing global challenges related to renewable energy and climate change.
Project 1
Project 1
Synthesis of Nanocrystalline Zeolites Having Inter/Intra-Crystalline Mesoporosity of Different Framework Structures
Synthesis of Nanocrystalline Zeolites Having Inter/Intra-Crystalline Mesoporosity of Different Framework Structures
The Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) of India provided funding for this research. I was responsible for zeolite's synthesis and characterization. Prof. Rajendra Srivastava at Indian Institute of Technology Ropar was the PI and Dr. Jacky Advani was the Research Associate in this project.
Zeolites are renowned for their exceptional catalytic properties, but their applications are often limited by diffusion constraints due to their microporous nature. By introducing mesoporosity within the nanocrystalline framework, we can significantly improve mass transfer, leading to enhanced catalytic efficiency and selectivity. This innovative approach promises to overcome existing limitations and open new avenues for the practical application of zeolites in industrial catalysis, particularly in processes related to biomass conversion and CO2 capture.
The objective of this project is to synthesize nanocrystalline zeolites with controlled inter- and intra-crystalline mesoporosity across various framework structures. This involves developing methods to produce zeolites with specific mesoporous characteristics, enhancing their catalytic performance, diffusion properties, and overall efficiency in applications such as biomass conversion, CO2 capture, and other catalytic processes. The goal is to achieve a precise understanding and manipulation of the zeolite synthesis process to tailor their mesoporosity for optimal functionality in targeted reactions.
Various zeolites including ZSM-5, H-Beta, Y-zeolite, etc. were synthesized with different morphologies and mesoporous structures.
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