Today, zeolites play a considerable role in many industrial fields, especially in heterogeneous catalysis. Well-defined microporous structure combined with acidity provides exceptional size and shape selectivity, making zeolites indispensable in petrochemistry. However, the micropores can cause diffusion limitations and, in turn, a drop in reaction rate and selectivity. Hence, the development of modification methodologies on zeolite textural properties is one of the attention-grabbing research topics nowadays. For example, to overcome transport limitations in zeolites, the particle size can be reduced, or a system of larger auxiliary pores can be introduced [1]. One of the most promising methods for introducing secondary pores on a large scale is desilication since it is low-cost, versatile, and easy [2]. Despite its simplicity, the desilication mechanism is still a matter of discussion. In detail, it is not well-understood: 1. The influence of different species on mesopore formation kinetics 2. How aluminum is assembled back into the zeolite 3. Which types of aluminum species form throughout the treatment. The present study tries to answer these questions by relating ex-situ and in-situ NMR. The proposed ex-situ 29Si MAS NMR approach allows monitoring the development of mesoporosity and silicon extraction by analyzing Q3 and Q4 changes. The combination of ex-situ with in-situ 29Si MAS NMR study showed that the limiting step of Si extraction is the transformation of Q3 into Q2. 27Al MAS NMR combined with MQMAS showed the formation of new aluminum species after desilication. It was shown that some of the Al framework T-sites might dissolve during alkaline treatment. In-situ 27Al NMR indicates redistribution of dissolved aluminum upon desilication.

Les zéolites, aluminosilicates cristallisés microporeux, sont largement utilisés en raffinage, en pétrochimie et en conversion de la biomasse. En raison du faible diamètre des micropores, limitations diffusionnelles et effets de confinement peuvent favoriser la formation de sous-Produits non désirés. L'introduction de mésopores par désalumination et/ou désilication ("zéolites hiérarchisées") peut diminuer ces phénomènes. Cependant, les mécanismes ces réactions restent méconnus à l'échelle moléculaire. Par calculs quantiques périodiques, au niveau de la théorie de la fonctionnelle de la densité (DFT) et selon une approche hybride QM/QM, nous avons pu mettre en évidence l'importance de l'attaque de la molécule d'eau sur l'atome d'aluminium, qui se fait en anti par rapport au site acide de Brønsted. Des structures d'Al penta ou tetra coordinées ont aussi été suggérées expérimentalement comme précurseurs de la désalumination. Malgré une forte hétérogénéité structurale des sites T, l'élucidation des chemins réactionnels et les énergies d’activation des étapes d’hydrolyse des liaisons Al-O (70-100 kJ/mol) dans les systèmes zéolitiques investigués (MOR, FAU, MFI, CHA) nous a permis d'établir des corrélations du type Brønsted-Evans-Polanyi. Ces corrélations permettent d'estimer et prédire des énergies d'activation par le biais de la thermodynamique, donne ainsi une prédiction aisée des sites T sensibles à la désalumination. Un autre facteur clé pour la compréhension de la désalumination est l'effet de confinement sur l'espèce aluminique extra-Réseau générée (EFAL), exercé par les cavités. Finalement nous avons pu montrer que le chemin réactionnel de désalumination et désilication, consécutif ou simultané, , est thermodynamiquement plus favorable qu'une simple désalumination ce qui est en accord avec les propositions mécanistiques de la littérature sur la genèse de mésopores par démétallation. / Zeolites are crystalline microporous aluminosilicates widely used in refining, petrochemistry and biomass conversion. However, diffusion limitation and confinement effect can promote the formation of undesired products. The introduction of mesopores by dealumination and/or desilication ("hierarchical zeolites") is a possible solution widely used experimentally. Nevertheless, the mechanisms of these demetallation reactions are poorly described at the molecular scale. We determine the mechanisms of the formation of extraframework Al species (EFAL) for zeotypes MOR, FAU, MFI and CHA occurring during the dealumination process, possibly associated with desilication. First-Principles periodic density functional theory (DFT) and hybrid QM/QM calculations have been employed in order to analyze full reaction paths leading to extraframework species and to quantify the activation energies of the determining steps. It has been demonstrated that the initiation of an Al-O(H) bond break takes place via water adsorption on the Al atom in anti-Position to the Brønsted acid site, via a penta- or tetra-Coordinated Al species. Such species are shown to be at the initiation of the Al dislodgement from the zeolitic framework. Despite a strong structural heterogeneity of T sites, we determined Brønsted-Evans-Polanyi (BEP) relationships for the entire dealumination pathway. Moreover, it is shown that not only the initiation and propagation mechanisms are primordial for the understanding of an Al extraction, but also the confinement effect on EFAL species within the zeolites cavities. Finally, from the energy profile of combined dealumination/desilication pathways, we show that it is thermodynamically favoured to extract extraframework Si species (EFSI) in the course of dealumination.

The present work deals with the generation of mesoporosity in ZSM-22 zeolite (TON structure). In a first part the synthesis of ZSM-22 was studied through a methodology similar to that presented by Valyocsik (1990), followed by an addition of an amphiphilic trimethoxyphenylsilane organosilane (TMPHS) in the synthesis gel, and by another substitution of 20% of the silica required for the synthesis by silanized silica beads by TMPHS. In the second part, the formation of mesoporosity by post-synthesis treatment with NaOH solution was studied, varying the concentration of 0.2, 0.4 and 0.6 mol.L-1 at a temperature of 70 °C per 1hour. The zeolites obtained were characterized by X-ray diffractometry (XRD), nitrogen adsorption at -196 °C, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), thermogravimetric analysis (ATG), absorption spectroscopy in the infrared region with Fourier transform (FT-IR) and desorption of ammonia at the programmed temperature. The catalysts that presented the best textural properties were submitted to the catalytic test with the n-hexane cracking model reaction. The diffractograms of the synthesized samples showed that they presented the main peaks referring to the TON structure, and that the desilicated samples maintained in their entirety their crystalline structure. The thermogravimetric curves presented four mass loss events, reaching values close to 10% of total loss. Infrared identified absorption bands characteristic of zeolitic materials. The micrographs of the TON-P sample showed crystal agglomerates in cylindrical form 2 μm in length. The pore diameter distribution of the desilicated samples presented a distribution in the range of 2 to 100 nm, proving one of additional mesoporosity due to the desilication process, with a higher formation of mesopores for the samples submitted to the treatments with higher OH- concentration, which caused an increase in the total acidity by the reduction of the Si/Al ratio. The desilicated samples presented a lower conversion compared to the precursor, but with higher stability in the conversion rate, with selectivity to formation of propene and isobutane. / Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior / O presente trabalho abordou a geração de mesoporosidade na zeólita ZSM-22 (estrutura TON). Numa primeira parte estudou-se a síntese da ZSM-22 via metodologia similar à apresentada por Valyocsik (1990), seguida por uma adição de um organossilano anfifílico trimetoxifenilsilano (TMPHS) no gel de síntese, e por outra via substituição de 20% da sílica requerida para a síntese por esferas de sílica nanométricas silanizadas por TMPHS. Na segunda parte estudou-se a formação de mesoporosidade por tratamento pós-síntese com solução de NaOH, variando-se a concentração de 0,2, 0,4 e 0,6 mol.L-1 à temperatura de 70°C por 1 hora. As zeólitas obtidas foram caracterizadas por difratometria de raios X (DRX), adsorção de nitrogênio à -196°C, microscopia eletrônica de varredura (MEV), análises termogravimétricas (ATG), espectroscopia de absorção na região do infravermelho com transformada de Fourier (FT-IR) e dessorção de amônia à temperatura programada. Os catalisadores que apresentaram melhores propriedades texturais foram submetidos ao teste catalítico com a reação modelo de craqueamento do n-hexano. Os difratogramas das amostras sintetizadas mostraram que estas apresentaram os principais picos referente à estrutura TON, e que as amostras dessilicadas mantiveram na sua integralidade sua estrutura cristalina. As curvas termogravimétricas apresentaram quatro eventos de perda de massa, obtendo-se valores próximos a 10% de perda total. Os infravermelhos identificaram bandas de absorção características dos materiais zeolíticos. As micrografias da amostra TON-P mostraram aglomerados de cristais em forma cilíndrica com 2 µm de comprimento. A distribuição de diâmetro de poros das amostras dessilicadas apresentaram uma distribuição na faixa de 2 a 100 nm, comprovando-se uma de mesoporosidade adicional devido ao processo de dessilicação, havendo maior formação de mesoporos para as amostras submetidas aos tratamentos com maior concentração de OH-, o que provocou um aumento na acidez total pela diminuição da razão Si/Al. As amostras dessilicadas apresentaram uma menor conversão perante a precursora, mas tendo maior estabilidade na taxa de conversão, havendo uma seletividade para formação de propeno e isobutano.

Depuis quelques années la demande en gazole dépasse la production des raffineries européennes et inversement pour les essences. L'objectif de cette thèse est de valoriser l'excédent d'essences et de satisfaire la demande en diesel en utilisant le procédé d'oligomérisation des oléfines. Nous nous sommes intéressés à l'oligomérisation du pentène qui, au contact d'un catalyseur solide acide, s'oligomérise en molécules plus lourdes de 10 à 25/30 atomes de carbone. Nous avons choisi les zéolithes et la mordénite en particulier comme catalyseur de la réaction. Afin d'améliorer le transport des molécules aux sites actifs nous avons modifié la texture des mordénites par la création d'un réseau secondaire de mésopores au sein de leurs cristaux, en utilisant deux traitements post-synthèse différents : la dessilication et la recristallisation. La dessilication génère des mésopores intra et inter-cristallins (de 10 nm à 100 nm de diamètre) par dissolution partielle de la zéolithe en présence d'une solution basique. La recristallisation conduit à une mésoporosité organisée et monodispersée en taille (petits mésopores de 4 nm) grâce à l'utilisation d'un agent structurant sous conditions hydrothermiques. Nous avons ainsi obtenu des mordénites micro-mésoporeuses de texture, porosité et acidité différentes en fonction du traitement appliqué. Finalement, après l'élaboration du micro-pilote expérimental, nous avons comparé les performances de nos catalyseurs optimisés de mordénites micro-mésoporeuses à celles des catalyseurs de référence (conversion, stabilité, sélectivité, rendement en oligomères C15-C20+, degré de branchement des produits) afin d'établir les relations structure-acidité-performances catalytiques. Nous avons mis en évidence l'impact positif de l'insertion de mésopores dans le catalyseur sur la conversion, la stabilité et le rendement en oligomères C15-C20+. Une méthodologie de caractérisation du degré de branchement des produits de réaction a également été mise au point pour compléter l'analyse des performances catalytiques. / Recently the demand in diesel has been exceeding the production of European refineries and, inversely for gasoline. The objective of this thesis is to increase the value of the gasoline excess and meet the demand in diesel using the olefin oligomerization process. We focused on the oligomerization of pentene, which can transform into heavier molecules from 10 to 25/30 carbon atoms in contact with a solid acid catalyst . We chose zeolites as catalysts and more specifically mordenite. To improve the molecular transport to the active sites we have modified the mordenite texture by creating a secondary mesoporous framework inside the crystals, using two different post-synthesis treatments: desilication and recrystallization. Desilication treatment generates intra and inter-crystalline mesopores (from 10 nm to 100 nm diameter) by partial dissolution of the zeolite in the presence of a basic solution. Recrystallization creates a well-organized mesoporosity with a uniform diameter (small mesopores of 4 nm) due to the use of an organic template of mesopores under hydrothermal conditions. Starting from the same parent mordenite we obtained micro-mesoporous mordenites with different textures, porosity and acidity properties depending on the treatment. Finally, after the development of the experimental pilot, we compared the performance (conversion, stability, selectivity, yield in oligomers C15-C20+, branching degree of the products) of our optimized catalysts of micro-mesoporous mordenite with some reference catalysts in order to establish relations between structure-acidity and catalytic performance. We highlighted the positive impact of the introduction of mesopores in the catalyst on the conversion, stability and yield in oligomers C15-C20+. A methodology to characterize the branching degree of the products has also been developed for completing the analysis of catalytic performances.

L'objectif de cette thèse était d'étudier l'influence de la texture poreuse et de l'acidité des catalyseurs d'hydrocraquage, sur l'activité et la sélectivité en distillats moyens. Dans notre étude, nous avons envisagé deux approches : d'une part la préparation des catalyseurs à partir de la zéolithe Y à texture poreuse optimisée, et d'autre part à partir d'une silice mésoporeuse de type MCM-48. Dans la première approche, l'optimisation de la texture poreuse a été réalisée par un traitement post synthèse de dessilication d'une zéolithe Y commerciale (CBV760). Les propriétés physico-chimiques des matériaux résultants ont été évaluées par différentes techniques de caractérisation. L'évaluation de ces matériaux en hydrocraquage de molécules modèles montre une très nette amélioration de la sélectivité en coupe moyenne par rapport à un catalyseur de référence à texture poreuse non optimisée. Dans la seconde approche, nos efforts ont été dirigés vers l'optimisation de l'acidité des solides de type MCM-48. Pour cela une méthode de greffage post-synthèse d'alumine à la surface de ce solide a été envisagée, conduisant à l'obtention d'une acidité suffisante pour la réaction d'hydrocraquage. L'évaluation catalytique de ces matériaux montre qu'ils sont des catalyseurs performants en hydrocraquage et en hydroisomérisation / The objective of this thesis was to prepare hydrocracking catalysts for heavy feedstocks with improved selectivity into middle distillates. In this study we followed two strategies: on the one hand the preparation of catalysts based on a zeolite Y with enhanced porosity, and on the other hand using a mesostructured silica (MCM-48). In the first approach, the optimization of the porous texture was realized by desilication of zeolite Y ( CBV760) in alkaline medium. Physico-chemical properties of obtained materials were investigated by various characterization techniques. The evaluation of these materials in the hydrocracking of model molecules shows a clear improvement of the selectivity into middle distillate with regards catalysts. In the second approach, our efforts were oriented towards the optimization of the acidity of MCM-48 type materials. To achieve this goal, an alumina layer was grafted on the surface of this material, generating an adequate acidity for the hydrocracking reaction. The catalytic evaluation of these materials shows a high selectivity inti middle distillates.

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ZSM-12 zeolites with nominal a SiO2/Al2O3 ratio were synthesized during 96 or 144 h under hydrothermal conditions and the obtained zeolites were treated with NaOH solutions under different conditions. The samples were characterized by thermogravimetric analysis (TA), X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), N2 physisorption, temperature programmed desorption of ammonia (NH3-TPD), 27Al MAS NMR spectroscopy, energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX) and infrared spectroscopy (Py-FTIR). The treatment with NaOH solutions under mild conditions was more effective for the ZSM-12 zeolite synthesized during 96 h. For the HZ12-96-0,2 sample, obtained by treatment at 35 °C with 0.2 mol.L-1 NaOH solution during 15 min, it was verified an increase in the external surface area and the formation of mesopores in the range of 2 to 14 nm. On that zeolite occurred a higher yields to light olefins during the cracking of cyclohexane at 400 °C and also in the cracking of methyl and ethylcyclohexane at 450 °C. This result was mainly related to the higher density of acid sites exhibited by the HZ12-96-0,2 zeolite compared with the parent ZSM-12 one, as consequence of the applied alkaline treatment. It was also verified that the ZSM-12 zeolites modified by more severe alkaline treatment (0.5 or 1.0 mol.L-1 NaOH solution at 80 °C for 30 min) presented significant increase of the external surface area and mesopores volume. The catalytic cracking of cyclohexane, methylcyclohexane and ethylcyclohexane at 500 °C, as well as the physicochemical characteristics of the MZ12-96-0,5 zeolite enhanced the formation of light olefins. The highest yield to light olefins was obtained on that zeolite during the cracking of ethylcyclohexane, which increased 9% when compared with the yield obtained on the not modified HZSM-12 zeolite. The selectivity to light olefins on the studied HZSM-12 zeolites was strongly influenced by presence of a side chain in the naphthenic ring (methyl or ethyl), as well as by the employed cracking operating conditions. / Estudou-se o desempenho de zeólitas ZSM-12 modificadas por dessilicalização no craqueamento de hidrocarbonetos naftênicos. Zeólitas ZSM-12 com razão SiO2/Al2O3 igual a 80 foram sintetizadas em 96 ou 144 h sob condições hidrotérmicas. As zeólitas ZSM-12 obtidas foram modificadas sob diferentes condições de tratamento alcalino com soluções de NaOH e posteriormente caracterizadas por termogravimetria, difratometria de raios X, microscopia eletrônica de varredura, fisissorção de nitrogênio, dessorção de amônia à temperatura programada, ressonância magnética nuclear do 27Al, espectroscopia de energia dispersiva de raios X e espectroscopia na região do infravermelho com adsorção de piridina. O tratamento alcalino, sob condições mais brandas, foi mais efetivo para a zeólita ZSM-12 sintetizada em menor tempo de cristalização (96 h). Para a zeólita HZ12-96-0,2, obtida por tratamento com solução de NaOH 0,2 mol.L-1 a 35 °C por 15 min, verificou-se um aumento na área superficial externa e distribuição de tamanho de mesoporos entre 2 e 14 nm. Nessa zeólita, ocorreu um maior rendimento a olefinas leves no craqueamento de cicloexano a 400 °C e, também, no craqueamento de metil- e etil-cicloexano realizado a 450 °C. Esse resultado foi relacionado, principalmente, com a maior concentração de sítios ácidos na zeólita HZ12- 96-0,2, em relação à zeólita HZSM-12 precursora, como consequência do tratamento alcalino. Verificou-se, também, que as zeólitas ZSM-12 modificadas por tratamento alcalino, sob condições mais severas (solução de NaOH 0,5 ou 1,0 mol.L-1 a 80 °C por 30 min), apresentaram aumento significativo de área superficial externa e volume de mesoporos. O craqueamento de cicloexano, metil- e etil-cicloexano realizado a 500 °C, assim como as características físicas e químicas da zeólita MZ12-96-0,5, favoreceram a formação de olefinas leves. O maior rendimento a olefinas leves ocorreu durante o craqueamento do etil-cicloexano sobre essa zeólita, com aumento desse rendimento em torno de 9% quando comparado ao rendimento obtido sobre a zeólita HZSM-12 não modificada. A seletividade a olefinas leves sobre as zeólitas HZSM-12 preparadas neste estudo sofreu forte influência da presença da cadeia lateral no anel naftênico (metil ou etil), assim como também das condições operacionais de craqueamento empregadas.

L’objectif de cette thèse est d’étudier l’influence de l’architecture poreuse de zéolithes à porosité multimodale sur la sélectivité de catalyseurs dans l’hydrocraquage de charges lourdes, et aussi d’établir des relations prédictives propriétés/performances des matériaux catalytiques.Plusieurs séries de matériaux modèles possédant des réseaux mésoporeux secondaires différents ont été préparés par traitement alcalin de zéolithes de référence de type faujasite, par dessilication et par recristallisation en présence d’agent structurant organique. Les différentes méthodes de structuration de la mésoporosité ont été comparées et discutées en termes de rendements de synthèse des matériaux micro-mésoporeux, de volumes mésoporeux créés, de distribution de tailles des mésopores et de leur co-localisation avec les micropores. Des catalyseurs bifonctionnels ont ensuite été préparés par introduction d'une fonction hydrogénante/déshydrogénante, et utilisés pour l’hydroconversion du n-hexadecane et du squalane.L'activité des catalyseurs, exprimée par la vitesse de réaction à 230°C dans la conversion dun-hexadecane, et à 210°C dans celle du squalane, est linéairement corrélée au nombre de sites acides forts de la zéolithe.Quel que soit le mode de restructuration du réseau mésoporeux et l'architecture de celui-ci, une augmentation du volume mésoporeux conduit à un gain de sélectivité en isomères, produits primaires de réaction, et de symétrie de la distribution de produits de craquage. La sélectivité des catalyseurs, caractérisée par le rendement maximum en isomères, est gouvernée par le transfert de matière au sein des cristaux zéolithiques. Une corrélation directe entre le coefficient de diffusion effectif du n-hexane et la sélectivité des catalyseurs a été établie. / The objective of this thesis is to study the influence of the porous architecture of zeolites with multimodal porosity on the selectivity of catalysts in the hydrocracking of heavy feedstock and also to establish predictive relations between properties and performances of catalytic materials.Several series of model materials possessing different secondary mesoporous networks have been prepared by treating in alkaline medium faujasite reference zeolites either by desilication and or by recrystallization in the presence of an organic structuring agent. The different mesoporosity structuring methods were compared and discussed in terms of yields, created mesoporous volumes, mesopore size distribution and their co-localization with micropores. Bifunctional catalysts were then prepared by introducing a hydrogenating/dehydrogenating function and used for the hydroconversion of n-hexadecane and squalane.The activity of the catalysts, expressed as the reaction rate at 230°C in the conversion ofn-hexadecane and at 210°C in the case of squalane, is linearly correlated with the number of strong acid sites of the zeolite. Whatever the restructuring process of the mesoporous network and its architecture, an increase in the mesoporous volume leads to a higher selectivity into isomers, primary reaction products, and a higher symmetry of the distribution of cracking products. The selectivity of the catalysts, characterized by the maximum yield of isomers, is governed by the transfer of matter within the zeolite crystals. A direct correlation between the effective diffusion coefficient of n-hexane and the selectivity of the catalysts was established.

Deux zéolithes nanocristaux de type *BEA et CP814E commerciales avec de différentes propriétés texturales, et une zéolithe microcristaux de type *BEA qui a été synthétisée durant cette thèse, ont été modifiées par une desilication en utilisant de différents traitements alcalins. Toutes les zéolithes parentes et certaines désilicées ont été sélectionnée pour le craquage du n-hexane, où aucune amélioration significative de la conversion n'a été observée après la désilication. Toutes les zéolithes parentes et quelques désilicées sélectionnées ont été transformés en leur forme bifonctionnelle par imprégnation du platine pour d'étudier l'impact de la désilication dans l'hydroisomérization de n-C10. On a constaté que l'amélioration des propriétés texturales par la désilication n'était pas toujours la cause d'une augmentation ou d'une diminution de l'activité et de la sélectivité du catalyseur, mais plutôt de la localisation des particules de Pt et leur distance prédite des sites acides. Cependant, la présence des mésopores inter- et intracristallins, en plus de la distance de Pt-H+, sont des importants caractéristiques qui affectent l'activité et la sélectivité. Nous avons également étudié l'impact de la longueur de chaîne dans l'hydroisomérization de n-C12 et de n-C14. Un phénomène spécial dans le cas de n-C12 est apparu, où le rendement d'isomérisation semblait inférieur à celui obtenu sur n-C10 et n-C14, ce qui suggère que cela résulte de l'effet de confinement. La série microcristaux a montré une amélioration de l'activité dans la transformation n-C14, mais une diminution de la sélectivité des isomères à cause des limites de diffusion potentielles. / Two commercial nanocrystal *BEA zeolites with different textural properties and a microcrystal synthesized *BEA zeolite, were desilicated using different alkaline treatment; classical in presence of Noah alone, or incorporated with a pore directing agent. All parent zeolites and some selected desilicated samples were chosen for catalytic cracking of n-hexane, where no significant improvement of n-hexane conversion was observed after desilication. To investigate the impact of desilication on the hyrdoisomerization of n-C10, all parent and the some selected desilicated zeolites were transformed into their bifunctional form by platinum loading. The improvement of the textural properties by desilication using the different pore directing agents, was not always the cause behind an increase or decrease in the activity and selectivity of the catalyst, but rather was more the location of the Pt particles and their predicted distance from the acidic sites. However, the synergetic effect of both the textural and bifunctional characteristics was positive. Tests on hydroisomerization of n-C12 and n-C14 to investigate the impact of chain length were done. In the nanocrystal series, a special phenomenon on n-C12 appeared where the isomerization yield seemed to be less than that obtained on n-C10 and n-C14, suggesting that this would be due the confinement effect, which was shown to be more effective in case of n-C12. The microcrystal series showed an improvement of the activity over all the catalysts in case of n-C14 transformation, but a decrease in isomers selectivity as observed due to probable diffusional limitations within the channels of these series catalysts.

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No. of bitstreams: 1 DissHRAD.pdf: 15161052 bytes, checksum: e10c4924acc9cc8afc5ecbec12ee85aa (MD5) Previous issue date: 2015-03-13 / Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (CNPq) / Nowadays, the Brazilian petroleum is extracted from very deep fields and possesses a high naphthenic hydrocarbons composition, which imposes new challenges to refineries and specially to the catalytic cracking process. In that process, the catalyst must act maximizing the production of the highly demanded gasoline, diesel and light olefins from heavy fractions. Taking into consideration the above discussed context, this work aimed to evaluate the effect of basic or acid treatments applied on ZSM-5 zeolites (Si/Al=12 or 23) in the activity to cyclohexane or methylcyclohexane transformation. XRD and 27Al-NMR showed that the dealuminated zeolites presented an increase in their crystallinity due to the extra-framework aluminum lixiviation. On the other hand, in the desilicated zeolites occurred a decrease in their crystallinity as a consequence of the extra-framework aluminum generation. MEV images do not evidence any morphological change that could have been produced by the acid or basic treatments, however, the desilicated ZSM-5 zeolites treated under harder conditions presented significant textural modifications. As expected, the chemical ICP analyses showed a decrease in the Si/Al ratio in the desilicated zeolites and an increase of that ratio for those dealuminated ones, being the last variation more significative in the external surface of the zeolite crystals, as was evidenced by XPS analyses. Data from NH3-TPD showed that the acid treatment resulted in a higher ratio of strong acid sites, which suffered more deactivation during reaction. N2 fisisorption analyses of the ZSM-5 zeolites, showed that the desilication done at higher temperature was more efficient to mesopore generation. In the cyclohexane and methylcyclohexane transformation, the dealuminated zeolites were less active due to their lower aluminum content, nevertheless were more stable and presented a small increase to light olefins selectivity. The desilicated ZSM-5 zeolites presented higher activity and higher yield to light olefins that were supported by their lower Si/Al ratio and mainly by the presence of mesoporosity that enhanced the reagents and products internal diffusivity. / A produção nacional de petróleo, extraído de jazidas cada vez mais profundas, possui um elevado teor de hidrocarbonetos naftênicos, o que impõe novos desafios às refinarias brasileiras e, em particular, ao processo de craqueamento catalítico. Nesse processo, o catalisador deve maximizar a transformação das frações pesadas em produtos de alta demanda como gasolina, diesel e olefinas leves. Nesse contexto, esta dissertação objetivou avaliar o efeito de tratamentos de lixiviação ácida ou básica em zeólitas ZSM-5 (Si/Al=12 ou 23), na atividade para a transformação de cicloexano ou metilcicloexano. Dados de DRX e 27Al-RMN mostraram que as zeólitas desaluminizadas apresentaram um aumento da sua cristalinidade devido à remoção de átomos de alumínio extra-rede, por outro lado, nas zeólitas dessilicalizadas ocorreu uma redução da cristalinidade devido à geração de alumínio extra rede. As micrografias de MEV não evidenciaram modificação morfológica devido aos tratamentos, entretanto nas amostras dessilicalizadas sob condições mais severas, houve significativa mudança das propriedades texturais. Como esperado, as análises químicas por ICP mostraram uma redução na razão Si/Al para as amostras dessilicalizadas e um aumento dessa razão para as zeólitas desaluminizadas, sendo essa variação mais significativa na superfície externa dos cristais, como mostraram resultados de XPS. As análises de DTP-NH3 mostraram que o tratamento ácido resultou numa maior proporção de sítios ácidos fortes, os quais sofreram maior desativação durante a reação. Dados de fisissorção de N2 das zeólitas mostraram que a dessilicalização em temperatura mais elevada foi mais eficiente na geração de mesoporos. Na transformação do cicloexano e do metilcicloexano, as zeólitas desaluminizadas apresentaram menor conversão como resultado da diminuição do teor de alumínio, entretanto tiveram maior estabilidade e apresentaram um ligeiro aumento na seletividade a olefinas leves. As amostras dessilicalizadas apresentaram maiores conversões e rendimentos a olefinas leves, que se justificaram em função da diminuição da razão Si/Al, mas principalmente, como resultado da presença de mesoporosidade, que melhorou a difusão interna de reagentes e produtos.

Submitted by Dilene Paulo (dilene.fatima@ufcg.edu.br) on 2018-04-16T15:00:45Z No. of bitstreams: 1 PAULO HENRIQUE LEITE QUINTELA - TESE (PPGEQ) 2016.pdf: 3975153 bytes, checksum: 257f1154ea4502e70913fe7937bf8a3f (MD5) / Made available in DSpace on 2018-04-16T15:00:45Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 PAULO HENRIQUE LEITE QUINTELA - TESE (PPGEQ) 2016.pdf: 3975153 bytes, checksum: 257f1154ea4502e70913fe7937bf8a3f (MD5) Previous issue date: 2016 / Capes / A MCM-22 é uma zeólita com estrutura porosa identificada pelo código MWW, cuja cristalização ocorre mediante a formação de um precursor lamelar. Embora a síntese da MCM-22 tenha sido extensivamente investigada, alguns parâmetros importantes para sua obtenção ainda não foram sistematicamente estudados. Neste contexto, o presente trabalho teve como objetivos avaliar a influência da fonte de alumínio e da presença dos cátions sódio e potássio na mistura reacional sobre a cristalização da MCM-22 e desenvolver catalisadores ácidos com topologia MWW modificada a partir da dessilicação da MCM-22 e da deslaminação do precursor lamelar. O método hidrotérmico foi utilizado para sintetizar a referida zeólita, variando-se a fonte de alumínio (hidróxido de alumínio, aluminato de sódio e pseudoboemita) e a quantidade relativa de sódio e potássio presente na mistura reacional, em condições estáticas. O processo de dessilicação foi efetuado utilizando soluções de hidróxido de sódio com diferentes concentrações, enquanto a deslaminação foi realizada via intumescimento do precursor lamelar e posterior esfoliação por sonicação. A acidez dos catalisadores foi avaliada por dessorção termoprogramada de amônia. Os resultados de DRX revelaram que entre as fontes de alumínio utilizadas o hidróxido de alumínio foi mais eficaz para sintetizar a MCM-22 nas condições experimentais empregadas, e que a presença simultânea de sódio e potássio na mistura reacional aumentou a cristalinidade e a taxa de cristalização da zeólita,quando o potássio correspondeu a 45% do total de metais alcalinos em base molar. As micrografias das amostras de MCM-22 mostraram que a morfologia e o tamanho das partículas foram afetados pelas diferentes proporções entre sódio e potássio avaliadas. As análises de DRX, adsorção física de N2 e MEV dos materiais dessilicados e deslaminados evidenciaram a sensibilidade da topologia MWW a tratamentos alcalinos e que o processo de esfoliação das monocamadas do precursor lamelar não ocorreu de forma integral. Os catalisadores ácidos com estruturas modificadas pelos processos de dessilicação e deslaminação apresentaram menor acidez e sítios ácidos mais fracos quando comparados à MCM-22 sem alterações estruturais, sendo a maior redução observada para o catalisador parcialmente esfoliado. / MCM-22 is a zeolite with a porous structure identified by the MWW code, which crystallization occurs through the formation of a lamellar precursor. Although the MCM-22 synthesis has been extensively investigated, some important parameters for its preparation have not yet been systematically studied. In this context, the present work aimed to evaluate the influence of the aluminum source and the presence of sodium and potassium cations in the reaction mixture on the MCM-22 crystallization and develop acid catalysts with MWW topology modified by MCM-22 desilication and delamination of its lamellar precursor. The hydrothermal method was used to synthesize the said zeolite, varying the aluminum source (aluminum hydroxide, sodium aluminate, and pseudoboehmite) and the relative amount of sodium and potassium present in the reaction mixture, under static conditions. The desilication process was conducted using sodium hydroxide solutions with different concentrations, whereas delamination was performed by swelling of the lamellar precursor and subsequent exfoliation by sonication. The catalysts acidity were evaluated by ammonia thermal programmed desorption. The XRD results showed that among the aluminum sources used the aluminum hydroxide was more effective to synthesize MCM-22 under the experimental conditions employed, and that the simultaneous presence of sodium and potassium in the reaction mixture increased zeolite crystallinity and crystallization rate, when potassium corresponded to 45% of the total alkali metal on a molar basis. The micrographs of MCM-22 samples showed that the morphology and particle size were affected by the different ratios between sodium and potassium evaluated. The XRD, N2 physical adsorption and SEM analyses of the desilicated and delaminated materials evidenced the MWW topology sensitivity to alkaline treatments and that the lamellar precursor monolayers exfoliation process did not occur integrally. The acid catalysts with structures modified by desilication and delamination processes presented lower acidity and weaker acid sites compared to the MCM-22 without structural changes, with the greatest reduction being observed in the partially exfoliated catalyst.