Acid catalyzed hydrocarbon alkylation: BASFRecent Research Landscape
Side-chain selectivity issues and low conversion rates in alkylstyrene synthesis increase raw material waste. These methods control the electrophilic substitution pathway to ensure high-purity propionic acid precursors.
What technical problems is BASF addressing in Acid catalyzed hydrocarbon alkylation?
Structural instability during phase transformation
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Limited diffusion pathways and pore blockage in single-phase zeolites restrict catalytic efficiency. Enhancing framework connectivity through intergrowths reduces mass transfer resistance.
Insufficient catalyst mechanical stability
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Inefficient conversion of propylene to epoxide leads to byproduct formation and rapid catalyst deactivation. Improving these metrics reduces feedstock waste and operational downtime.
Active site structural instability
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Conventional titanium zeolite production suffers from low incorporation rates and structural defects. Overcoming these limitations improves catalytic selectivity and framework stability.