Rapid Synthesis of Hydrothermally Stable ZSM-5 in the Presence of 1-Butanol

Hydrothermal stability and productivity of zeolite are important concerns when considering its industrial applications. In this study, we used 1-butanol as an organic additive for the synthesis of ZSM-5, which resulted in rapid synthesis within 2 h. The fully crystalline product was proved to possess fewer structural defects, and higher hydrothermal stability. We have successfully demonstrated a rapid synthesis route for ZSM-5 zeolite without quaternary ammonium cations, but with 1-butanol as an organic additive. The employment of the alcohol enabled synthesis at higher temperatures, resulting in rapid synthesis within 2 h, as well as high hydrothermal stability of zeolite crystals due to fewer structural defects.