Molecular sieves are used as catalysts in the chemical industry in various organic and inorganic reactions, or as carriers of active components in catalytic reactions. The most important application area is oil refining, as these catalysts provide higher yields and higher product quality.
Application:
- FCC
- selective isomerization
- alkylation of hydrocarbons
- catalysis of the oxidation reaction
Effect:
- reaction accelerator
- reaction regulator
- carrier of other active substances
Areas of application:
* Chemical industry
Molecular sieves are used as catalysts in the chemical industry in various organic and inorganic reactions, or as carriers of active components in catalytic reactions.
* Gas purification
Molecular sieves provide adsorption, which is a highly efficient gas separation process. Differential pressure adsorption (PSA) is used to produce high-purity gases (O2, CO2, He, Ar, H2, etc.) with zeolites.
* Dehumidifiers
Molecular sieves or granulates activated by zeolite 4a are hydrophilic zeolites with a high affinity for water. Therefore, they are used as dehumidifying agents in various industries.
* Polymer adsorbents
Zeolites in a polymer mixture are used as an adsorbing agent in pharmaceutical and food packaging.
* Plastic recycling
Different pore sizes, hydrophilic or hydrophobic properties of the crystal structure of zeolite adsorbents allow you to adsorb various unpleasant odors that occur during the processing and recycling of plastic waste.
* Water treatment
The use of zeolites in wastewater treatment is a very broad field of application. Zeolites are excellent ion exchangers and are able to remove large amounts of heavy metals (Zn2+, Cu2+, Pb2+, Cd2+, Fe2+, Fe3+, etc.) from water. They are also used to stabilize the pH value.
