Preparation of Efficient TS‐1 with Small Particle Size and Enhanced Framework Ti.

Crystal size and framework Ti content are two main factors which influence catalytic performances of TS‐1 catalysts. Control over the crystal size and framework Ti of TS‐1 through the synthesis of TS‐1 in the presence of polyethylene glycol (PEG) is reported. The crystal size of TS‐1 sample synthesized in the presence of PEG, TS‐1‐PEG was 230 nm. However, the size of TS‐1 synthesized without PEG, standard sample, was 290 nm. The TS‐1‐PEG possess higher amount of framework Ti content and less anatase TiO2 in comparison with TS‐1. The catalytic reaction tests showed superior activity of TS‐1‐PEG toward hydroxylation of phenol and oxidation of dibenzothiophene, deep desulfurization of fuels, as a result of cooperative effects of smaller particle size and higher framework Ti content. Consequently, using safe and un‐expensive PEG polymer is a powerful approach to synthesize TS‐1 with small crystal size and high framework Ti content to make efficient TS‐1 catalyst. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]