A systematic silylation approach using mono-, di-, and trichlorosilanes with different alkyl chain lengths was employed to enhance the hydrothermal stability of zeolite Y. DRIFT spectra of the silylated zeolites indicate that the attachment of the silanes takes place at surface silanol groups. Regarding hydrothermal stability under aqueous-phase processing (APP) conditions, i.e., pH ≈ 2, 473 K and autogenous pressure, the selective silylation of the zeolite surface usingmonochlorosilanes has no considerable influence. By using trichlorosilanes, the hydrothermal stability of zeolite Y can be improved significantly as proven by a stability test in an aqueous solution of 0.2M levulinic acid (LA) and 0.6M formic acid (FA) at 473 K. However, the silylationwith trichlorosilanes results in a significant loss of total specific pore volume and total specific surface area, e.g., 0.35 cm3 g−1 and 507m2 g−1 for the silylated zeolite Y functionalized with n-octadecyltrichlorosilane compared to 0.51 cm3 g−1 and 788 m2 g−1 for the parent zeolite Y. The hydrogenation of LA to g-valerolactone (GVL) was conducted over 3 wt.-% Pt on zeolite Y (3PtY) silylated with either n-octadecyltrichlorosilane or methyltrichlorosilane using different reducing agents, e.g., FA or H2. While in the stability test an enhanced hydrothermal stability was found for zeolite Y silylated with n-octadecyltrichlorosilane, its stability in the hydrogenation of LA was far less pronounced. Only by applying an excess amount of methyltrichlorosilane, i.e., 10 mmol per 1 g of zeolite Y, presumably resulting in a high degree of polymerization among the silanes, a recognizable improvement of the stability of the 3 PtY catalyst could be achieved. Nonetheless, the pore blockage found for zeolite Y silylated with an excess amount of methyltrichlorosilane was reflected in a drastically lower GVL yield at 493 K using FA as reducing agent, i.e., 12 vs. 34% for 3PtY after 24 h.

La distillation fractionnée des coupes pétrolières brutes se révèle insuffisante, pour répondre seule aux besoins en carburants et génère de fortes quantités de distillats à longue chaîne carbonée (C20-C50). Cette coupe d’hydrocarbures peu valorisable est ainsi transformée en molécules hydrocarbonées plus légères, par le biais de deux procédés : le craquage catalytique en lit fluidisé ou l’hydrocraquage. Ce dernier permet le craquage sélectif des hydrocarbures essentiellement en gazole et kérosène. Les catalyseurs acides utilisés sont « bifonctionnels » : une matrice zéolithique USY (zéolithe Y ultra-stabilisée) favorise le craquage des hydrocarbures, pendant qu’un sulfure mixte ou un métal noble greffé catalyse les réactions d’hydrogénation et de déshydrogénation. L’objectif de ce travail de thèse consiste à maximiser la sélectivité en distillats moyens, en diminuant le temps de séjour des molécules d’hydrocarbures dans la structure zéolithique, afin de réduire les réactions de surcraquage. Pour cela, il a été choisi de synthétiser directement des nanocristaux de zéolithe Y sans agent organique structurant, avec un rapport Si/Al le plus élevé possible. Cette propriété leur confère une meilleure stabilité lors des post-traitements, indispensables pour atteindre le rapport Si/Al des zéolithes USY actuellement utilisées. Grâce à l’élaboration d’une nouvelle stratégie de synthèse, des nanocristaux compris entre 20 et 90 nm avec un rapport Si/Al variant de 2,2 à 2,6 ont été obtenus. Puis, l’obtention de la forme protonée de ces nanocristaux (90 nm) a été étudiée et des mesures d’acidité ont également été effectuées. / The fractionated distillation of crude oil is not sufficient to cover all the fuel needs and produces large amounts of long chain carbon distillates (C20-C50). Thus, these hydrocarbons are transformed into lighter hydrocarbon molecules by two processes: fluid catalytic cracking or hydrocracking. The latter allows the selective cracking of hydrocarbons essentially in gas oil and kerosene. The acid catalysts used are “bifunctional”: a zeolite matrix USY (ultra-stabilized zeolite Y) performs the hydrocarbons cracking, at the same time a sulfide or a noble metal catalyzes hydrogenation and dehydrogenation reactions. The aim of this work is to maximize the selectivity to middle distillates by decreasing the residence time of hydrocarbon molecules in the zeolite framework. For this, it was chosen to directly synthesize zeolite Y nanocrystals with the highest possible Si/Al ratio, in a SDA-free medium. This property gives them a better stability during the post-treatments essential to reach the Si/Al ratio of the currently used USY zeolite. Thanks to a new synthesis strategy, nanocrystals between 20 and 90 nm with a Si/Al ratio varying from 2.2 to 2.6 were obtained. Then, the protonated form of these nanocrystals (90 nm) was studied and acidity measurements were also carried out.

Les zéolithes sont largement utilisées en catalyse acide, particulièrement en pétrochimie. Toutefois, leur activité n'est pas optimale à cause des limitations diffusionnelles imposées par leur structure microporeuse. Diverses approches ont été proposées pour contourner ces limitations et notamment la préparation des zéolithes mésoporeuses. Après une évaluation industrielle des différentes méthodes rapportées dans la littérature, la première partie de la thèse a été consacrée à la mise au point, la compréhension et l'optimisation d'une procédure de préparation de zéolithes à mésoporosité contrôlée à l'aide d'un agent structurant organique. Nous nous sommes intéressés à la recristallisation de la zéolithe Y qui permet de créer un volume mésoporeux important au sein des cristaux de zéolithe par transformation pseudomorphique. Dans une seconde partie, nous rapportons la première synthèse de zéolithes mésoporeuses à partir d'un agent structurant récupérable et recyclable en conditions douces dans l'eau. En synthétisant un agent structurant thermosensible adapté aux conditions de recristallisation, une mésostructure contrôlée a pu être obtenue au sein de la zéolithe. L'extraction du polymère en solution aqueuse a été optimisée et son recyclage sur quatre cycles de recristallisation a été démontré. / Zeolites are widely used in acid catalysis, especially in petrochemistry. However, their activity is not optimal because of diffusional limitations imposed by their microporous structure. Various approaches have been proposed to circumvent these limitations, including the preparation of mesoporous zeolites. After an industrial assessment of the different methods reported in the literature, the first part of the thesis was devoted to the development, understanding and optimization of a procedure for preparation of zeolites with controlled mesoporosity using an organic structuring agent. We studied the recrystallization of the zeolite Y, which creates a large mesoporous volume in the zeolite crystals by pseudomorphic transformation. In the second part, we report the first synthesis of mesoporous zeolites using a structuring agent recoverable and recyclable under mild conditions in water. By synthesizing a structuring agent adapted to the conditions of thermal recrystallization, controlled mesostructure could be obtained within the zeolite. The extraction of the polymer in aqueous solution has been optimized and recycling of four cycles of recrystallization has been demonstrated.

Submitted by Kilvya Braga (kilvyabraga@hotmail.com) on 2018-04-19T12:49:52Z No. of bitstreams: 1 ANTUSIA DOS SANTOS BARBOSA - TESE (PPGEQ) 2015.pdf: 4188064 bytes, checksum: b6d46e877c5fce328aa4e68c61e9dcb9 (MD5) / Made available in DSpace on 2018-04-19T12:49:52Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 ANTUSIA DOS SANTOS BARBOSA - TESE (PPGEQ) 2015.pdf: 4188064 bytes, checksum: b6d46e877c5fce328aa4e68c61e9dcb9 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2015 / As membranas zeolíticas têm despertado interesse nos pesquisadores em processos de separação e catálise, uma vez que elas apresentam elevada estabilidade térmica e química, são altamente seletivas, devido ao potencial no peneiramento molecular. A inovação deste estudo se dá na síntese da membrana zeolítica Y/ɣ-alumina para separação óleo/água. Este trabalho teve como objetivos: preparar a zeólita Y via síntese hidrotérmica, ɣ-alumina pelas decomposições do sulfato de alumínio e acetato de alumínio e membranas zeolíticas utilizando 3 métodos distintos: transporte a vapor e crescimento secundário: dip-coating e rubbing. Os produtos obtidos foram caracterizados por DRX, Adsorção Física de Nitrogênio, MEV, ATD e TG, FRX-ED e Porosimetria de Mercúrio. Além da síntese e caracterização, numa segunda etapa as membranas zeolíticas foram avaliadas no processo de remoção óleo/água de um efluente sintético, utilizando uma coluna de separação por membrana. Os ensaios foram realizados nas condições de concentração inicial do óleo 500 mg.L-1, Temperatura igual a 25 °C e Pressão atmosférica, permitindo observar a variação da concentração do permeado em (mg.L-1) e o coeficiente de rejeição (R%). Para síntese da alumina foram utilizadas os precursores sulfato de alumínio e acetato de alumínio, utilizando temperaturas de decomposição de 1000 ºC e 850 °C, respectivamente. Foi selecionada a alumina que obteve menor custo operacional, ou seja, ɣ-alumina oriunda da decomposição térmica do sulfato de aluminio. A zeólita Y e as membranas zeolíticas Y/ɣ-alumina foram preparadas em condições hidrotérmica, com temperatura de 90 ºC, durante 7 horas. Foram realizadas modificações térmicas (500, 600, 700, 750, 800, 900, 950, 1000 e 1100 °C) por período de 1 e 2 horas no sulfato de alumínio (após moagem, conformação e compactação). Baseado nos resultados de DRX pode-se concluir que: (i) os materiais de partida (sulfato de alumínio e acetato de alumínio), evoluem termicamente, resultando como produto final em ɣ-alumina; (ii) é possível obter a zeólita Y; observou-se também a formação dos suportes cerâmicos ɣ-alumina, após sinterização. O estudo térmico realizado no suporte cerâmico (DTSA) evidenciou que a temperatura ótima deve limitar-se em valores entre 700-750 °C/1h. O maior valor de cristalinidade foi observada para o suporte tratado a 700 °C/1h. O mesmo foi classificado como um material mesoporoso podendo ser utilizados em processos de ultrafiltração (UF). Os resultados obtidos por caracterização das membranas zeolíticas evidenciaram que as mesmas foram obtidas com sucesso independente do método utilizado. Dos testes de separação da emulsão óleo/água pode-se concluir que a inserção da zeólita (Y) ao suporte cerâmico (ɣ-alumina) melhorou o processo de separação da emulsão óleo/água. Como conclusão geral, as membranas zeolíticas obtidas utilizadas em coluna de separação por membrana são bastante promissoras no processo de separação emulsão óleo/agua. / The zeolite membranes have attracted attention of researchers in separation processes and catalysts since they have high thermal and chemical stability, are highly selective because of the potential on the molecular sieve. The innovation of this study gives the synthesis of zeolite membrane Y/ɣ-alumina for oil/water separation. This study aimed to: prepare the zeolite Y via hydrothermal synthesis, ɣalumina by decomposition of aluminum sulfate and ethyl aluminum and zeolite membranes using three different methods: steam transportation and secondary growth: dip-coating and rubbing. The products obtained were characterized by XRD, nitrogen adsorption of Physics, SEM, DTA and TG, ED-XRF and Porosimetry Mercury. In addition to the synthesis and characterization in a second step the zeolite membranes were evaluated in the process of removing oil/water of a synthetic effluent using a column separation membrane. Assays were performed under the conditions of the initial oil concentration 500 mg.L-1, temperature of 25 °C and atmospheric pressure, allowing to observe the change in concentration of the permeate (mg.L-1) and the rejection coefficient ( R%). For synthesis of the precursors used were alumina aluminum sulfate and aluminum acetate using decomposition temperatures of 1000 °C and 850 °C respectively. Was selected alumina which had lower operating costs, so, ɣ-alumina originating from the thermal decomposition of aluminum sulfate. The zeolite Y and zeolite membranes Y/ɣ-alumina were prepared in hydrothermal conditions, with a temperature of 90 for 7 hours. Thermal changes were performed (500, 600, 700, 750, 800, 900, 950, 1000 and 1100 °C) per period of 1 hour and 2 hours in aluminum sulphate (after milling, shaping and compacting). Based on the XRD results it can be concluded that: (i) the starting materials (aluminum sulphate and aluminum acetate) to evolve heat, resulting in a finished product ɣ alumina; (ii) it can get the zeolite Y; It also noted the formation of ɣ-alumina ceramic brackets after sintering. Thermal study on ceramic support (DTSA) showed that the optimum temperature should be limited to values between 700-750 °C/1h. The greatest amount of crystallinity was observed for material treated at 700 °C/1h. The same was classified as a mesoporous materials can be used in ultrafiltration process (UF). The results of the characterization of the zeolite membranes showed that they were obtained with successful independent of the method used. From tests separation of the emulsion oil/water can be concluded that the insertion of zeolite (Y) to the ceramic support (ɣ-alumina) improved separation process of the oil/water emulsion. As a general conclusion, the obtained zeolite membranes used in membrane separation column are very promising in the separation process oil / water emulsion.