This invention discloses a method for preparing
mesophase asphalt through
quantum dot-targeted hydrogenation heterogeneous
nucleation-guided
microwave polycondensation, belonging to the fields of
petroleum deep processing technology and carbonaceous
mesophase materials. It aims to solve the technical bottlenecks of traditional processes, such as random
nucleation, poor targeting of feedstock hydrogenation, low polycondensation efficiency, and insufficient product uniformity. This method uses heavy aromatic-rich oil as feedstock. First, a single-atom Fe
quantum dot@MOF composite catalyst is prepared. The aromatic molecular structure of the feedstock is selectively optimized through
quantum dot-targeted hydrogenation pretreatment, and functional elements are in-situ doped. Then, a "halo
benzene core-PNIPAM shell-
polylysine arm" intelligent responsive nucleating agent is prepared. Atomic-level dispersion is achieved using supercritical CO2, and the aromatic precursor molecular clusters undergo directional polycondensation in a
phased array microwave reactor, inducing ordered
molecular stacking. Finally, light components are removed and agglomerates are broken up after molecular
distillation and ultrasonic
depolymerization. This invention achieves controllable
nucleation, efficient condensation, and stable product performance. The prepared
mesophase pitch has an
anisotropy content of >98%, a
softening point of 260~290℃, an H / C
atomic ratio of 0.4~0.6, a carbon residue of 82%~92%, and excellent spinnability, providing a new technical
route for the large-scale preparation of high-performance mesophase
pitch.