Reverse ADOR: Reconstruction of UTL zeolite from layered IPC-1P

Abstract

We have artificially increased the d-spacing of layered material IPC-1P by intercalating organic species and subsequently reconstructed double four rings (D4R) in between the layers, thus transforming IPC-1P back into the parent UTL zeolite. This reconstruction has provided not only germanosilicate but also a new, high-silica UTL zeolite (Si/Ge = 481).

Keywords

• germanosilicate zeolites
• reverse ADOR process
• UTL
• disassembly
• interlayer expansion