Date of Award
8-4-2023
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department
Biomedical and Chemical Engineering
Advisor(s)
Jesse Bond
Subject Categories
Chemical Engineering | Engineering
Abstract
Fossil fuels have played a significant role in the development of nations. However, they have also given rise to various societal problems. In this context, Gamma-Valerolactone (GVL) emerges as a potential solution as a fuel additive and feedstock for the production of gasoline, jet fuel, and other products. GVL can undergo decarboxylation reactions facilitated by zeolite catalysts. Surprisingly, it has been observed that reactions taking place on different zeolites, despite having similar Brønsted acid site densities, exhibit distinct simulated initial rates. This research aims to compare the initial rate trends of mordenite and its poisoned derivatives with those of the MFI family, and provide explanations for the underlying factors causing these differences. Moreover, the same methodology will be applied to investigate zeolites such as Ferrierite, Fajusite, and Beta
Access
Open Access
Recommended Citation
Huang, Weixuan, "Discovering The Kinetic Behaviors Of Zeolites Of Mordenite, Ferrierite, Faujasite, Beta" (2023). Theses - ALL. 786.
https://surface.syr.edu/thesis/786
