Platinum Nanoparticle Functionalized Zeolite Catalysis

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional zeolites lack enhanced catalytic functionality and versatility for chemical transformations, limiting their application in petrochemical industrial processes.

Innovation Solution

Development of functionalized amine-modified zeolites with platinum nanoparticle functionalization, which includes a framework of aluminum, silicon, and oxygen atoms with micropores and mesopores, functionalized with at least one amine and immobilized platinum nanoparticles.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If conventional zeolites are used, then the structure is simple and easy to manufacture, but the catalytic functionality is limited

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecatalytic functionalityVSAvoidstructure complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines zeolite framework with amine functional groups and platinum nanoparticles to create a composite material that integrates the structural benefits of zeolites with the catalytic properties of amines and platinum, thereby enhancing catalytic functionality while maintaining structural integrity

Inventive Principle:

Principle #40Composite materials

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces amine functional groups at specific locations on the zeolite framework and immobilizes platinum nanoparticles at targeted sites, creating local regions with enhanced catalytic activity while preserving the overall zeolite structure

Inventive Principle:

Principle #3Local quality

2Adaptability or versatility

If zeolites are functionalized with amine and platinum nanoparticles, then catalytic functionality is enhanced, but the manufacturing process becomes more complex

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecatalytic functionalityVSAvoidmanufacturing process

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The patent performs amine functionalization on the zeolite framework before introducing platinum nanoparticles, creating pre-functionalized sites that facilitate subsequent platinum immobilization and simplify the overall manufacturing process by organizing steps in a logical sequence

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

3Reliability

If platinum nanoparticles are immobilized on the zeolite framework, then catalytic performance is improved, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecatalytic performanceVSAvoidstructure complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent utilizes the porous structure of the zeolite framework to immobilize platinum nanoparticles within the pores and on the surface, leveraging the existing porous architecture to accommodate the nanoparticles without requiring additional structural components

Inventive Principle:

Principle #31Porous materials

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

The functionalized amine-modified zeolites exhibit enhanced catalytic functionality and serve as substrates for additional chemical transformations, improving their performance in petrochemical applications.

Implementation Method 1

enhanced catalytic functionality

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectCatalysis: Catalysis

Implementation Method 2

immobilized on the framework

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectAdsorption: Adsorption

Data Source

PatentUS12221353B2Platinum nanoparticle functionalized amine-modified fibrous hierarchical zeolite and method of making the same

Publication Date: 2025.02.11 SAUDI ARABIAN OIL CO

AI summary

A functionalized fibrous hierarchical zeolite includes a framework comprising aluminum atoms, silicon atoms, and oxygen atoms, the framework further comprising a plurality of micropores and a plurality of mesopores. The functionalized fibrous hierarchical zeolite is functionalized with at least one amine. A plurality of nanoparticles comprising platinum are immobilized on the framework.