Chinese Journal of Catalysis ›› 2025, Vol. 78: 279-291.DOI: 10.1016/S1872-2067(25)64801-7

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Precursor and dual-template assisted synthesis of highly acidic SAPO-17 molecular sieve: Excellent NH3-SCR activity of Cu-exchanged forms

Ye Wanga,b, Pan Gaoc, Dan Zhaob, Tongrui Liub, Sitong Zhoub, Miao Yangb,*(), Shiping Liub, Bing Lib, Yida Zhoub, Wenhao Cuid, Guangjin Houc, Peng Tianb, Zhongmin Liub,*()   

  1. aCollege of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, Henan, China
    bNational Engineering Research Center of Lower-Carbon Catalysis Technology, Dalian National Laboratory for Clean Energy, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian 116023, Liaoning, China
    cState Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Dalian National Laboratory for Clean Energy, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian 116023, Liaoning, China
    dDivision of Energy Research Resources, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian 116023, Liaoning, China
  • Received:2025-06-03 Accepted:2025-08-05 Online:2025-11-18 Published:2025-10-14
  • Contact: *E-mail: yangmiao@dicp.ac.cn (M. Yang), liuzm@dicp.ac.cn (Z. Liu).
  • Supported by:
    National Key Research and Development Program of China(2024YFE0207000);National Natural Science Foundation of China(22171259);National Natural Science Foundation of China(22288101);Sino-French IRN(International Research Network);AI S&T Program of Yulin Branch, Dalian National Laboratory for Clean Energy, CAS(DNL-YL A202206)

Abstract:

Silicoaluminophosphate (SAPO) molecular sieves possess diverse architectures and exceptional high-temperature hydrothermal stability, rendering them important acid catalysts. However, enhancing acid concentration of certain SAPO materials remains challenging, which limits their catalytic applications. Here, we report the synthesis of a series of SAPO materials using a developed SAPO precursor plus dual template (SPDT) strategy. A variety of SAPO materials characterized by high silica content and enhanced acidity, such as SAPO-34/56 intergrowths, SAPO-56, and SAPO-17, have been synthesized and thoroughly characterized using various techniques including integrated differential phase-contrast scanning transmission electron microscopy, two-dimensional solid-state nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, and continuous rotation electron diffraction. The use of silica-enriched SAPO precursor combined with the flexible selection of the second template enables the crystalline phase regulation and improves the Si atoms incorporation into the framework. Notably, the synthesized SAPO-17 with abundant Si(4Al) species and unprecedentedly high acid density exhibits exceptional DeNOx activity after Cu loading, with NOx conversion exceeding 90% at 175-700 °C. This outstanding performance can be attributed to the unique ERI structure and the increased acidity of SAPO-17. This work not only presents an effective method for synthesizing SAPO molecular sieves with enhanced acidity but also offers a new perspective for expanding the active temperature range of the ammonia selective catalytic reduction reaction.

Key words: SAPO molecular sieve, Ammonia selective catalytic reduction, Ultra-wide temperature window, Si distribution, Acidity