Molecular sieves: investigations of a synthetic analogue of boggsite zeolite using structure directing agent (SDA) and of its potential use for asymmetric reactions

• Grant number: 98/11619-0
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships abroad - Research
• Start date: June 13, 1999
• End date: June 12, 2001
• Field of knowledge: Physical Sciences and Mathematics - Chemistry - Inorganic Chemistry
• Principal Investigator: Jose Geraldo Nery
• Grantee: Jose Geraldo Nery
• Host Institution: Pessoa Física
• Institution abroad: California Institute of Technology, United States

Abstract

The main aim of the project is the synthesis of a new molecular sieve similar to the natural boggsite zeolite. This zeolite has a very complex and interesting 3-D structure and also a very high potential use as a molecular sieve and catalyst. The synthesis of the material will be performed using organic structure -directing agent (SDA), as has been demonstrated in the literature for other highly silica zeolites. The potential use of the new molecular sieve for asymmetric reactions will be investigated. (AU)