Molecular models of active sites in zeolites

Prof. G. M. Zhidomirov, Novosibirsk (GUS)
e-mail:zhi@chem.tue.nl



jeudi 22 juin 2000, 14h30

Main topics of the lecture: Simple molecular models of Broensted Acid Sites (BAS) in zeolites, dependence of their acidic power and vibrational characteristics on the chemical and structural factors, the probable role of BAS's in the formation of electron deficient state of small Pt and Pd metal particles in zeolites. Simple molecular models of Lewis Acid Sites on alumina and on extra-framework oxide-hydroxide species in zeolites, the probable role of the latter as catalytic active sites in the decomposition of nitrous oxide and stabilization of alpha-oxygen. Discussion of the different possible structures of Fe-ion containing species which could be active in nitrous oxide decomposition and in the formation of alpha-oxygen. Theoretical study of comparatve stability of different Zn-ion species in zeolite matrix and their activity in interaction with alkanes.