Zeolite Catalysts

Zeolite Catalysts by B.F.S

Precision Catalysis with Crystalline Microporous Materials

Zeolite catalysts are crystalline aluminosilicates with a unique microporous structure, high surface area, and strong acidity—making them ideal for shape-selective catalysis in various industrial processes. At B.F.S, we offer a range of synthetic zeolite catalysts, engineered for superior performance in refining, petrochemical, chemical, and environmental applications.

What Are Zeolite Catalysts?

Zeolites are three-dimensional frameworks of SiO₄ and AlO₄ tetrahedra, forming uniform pore channels that enable molecular sieving, selective adsorption, and acid catalysis. Their properties—such as pore size, acidity, and framework type—can be tailored to optimize performance for specific reactions.

Key Advantages of Zeolite Catalysts

✅ Shape Selectivity Zeolites allow only molecules of certain size and shape to enter, making reactions more selective.
✅ High Thermal and Hydrothermal Stability Suitable for high-temperature reactions in gas or liquid phases.
✅ Strong Brønsted and Lewis Acidity Enables a broad range of acid-catalyzed transformations.
✅ Ion-Exchange Capability Metal ions (e.g., H⁺, Na⁺, Pt²⁺, Cu²⁺) can be incorporated for redox or bifunctional catalysis.
✅ Environmentally Friendly Non-toxic, recyclable, and often used as alternatives to corrosive acids.

Types of Zeolite Catalysts Offered by B.F.S

Zeolite Type	Framework Code	Key Properties	Common Applications
ZSM-5	MFI	Medium pore, strong acidity	Alkylation, isomerization, aromatization
Beta Zeolite	BEA	Large pore, good diffusivity	Cracking, dewaxing, fine chemicals
Zeolite Y	FAU	Large pore, high cation exchange	FCC catalyst base, hydrocracking
Mordenite	MOR	One-dimensional channels	Isomerization, NOx reduction, methane aromatization
SAPO-34	CHA	Silicoaluminophosphate with acidity	MTO (methanol-to-olefins) process

Applications of Zeolite Catalysts

🏭 Petrochemical & Refining

FCC (Fluid Catalytic Cracking) – Zeolite Y as core component for gasoline and olefin production
Hydrocracking & Isomerization – Bifunctional zeolites (Pt/ZSM-5, Ni/Beta) for clean fuels

🧪 Fine & Specialty Chemicals

Selective alkylation/acylation
Aromatic transformations
Green alternatives to mineral acids

🌍 Environmental Catalysis

SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction) of NOx – Cu- or Fe-exchanged zeolites like ZSM-5, SSZ-13
VOC oxidation and removal

🌱 Renewable Feedstock Processing

Biomass cracking, methanol-to-hydrocarbons (MTH), and biofuel upgrading

Customization & Support by B.F.S

B.F.S offers zeolite catalysts in various forms (powder, extrudates, pellets, coated monoliths) and metal-doped formulations (Pt, Pd, Ni, Cu, etc.) for both lab-scale trials and commercial operations.🔬 Technical Support Includes: