Peptization Control of Composite Materials Containing Water Glass for Spray Drying of Catalysts

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Contributors

  • Andres Carrasco Saavedra - , TUD Dresden University of Technology (Author)
  • Markus Seifert - , TUD Dresden University of Technology (Author)
  • Mariella Hannss - , TUD Dresden University of Technology (Author)
  • Thomas Henle - , TUD Dresden University of Technology (Author)
  • Mai Le-Anh - , TUD Dresden University of Technology (Author)
  • Oliver Busse - , TUD Dresden University of Technology (Author)
  • Jan J. Weigand - , TUD Dresden University of Technology (Author)

Abstract

Silica-based composite particles are complex catalyst materials that are widely used in petrochemistry. The preparation of particles that are well defined in form, composition, and chemical and rheological behavior by spray drying of suspensions remains an important industrial challenge. Here, zeolite HY, kaolin, and the cheap binder water glass are used. Experimental and model regimes of slurry peptization are analyzed based on their pH value, zeta potential, and mixing speed to control the process. The results show a pseudoplastic behavior of the silica slurries for zeta potential below 20 mV, which is explained by surface charge, hydroxyls, and pH-dependent coagulation. Thus, a quick acidification of the slurry, additional mechanic shear, and subsequent pH control during spray drying enable control of peptization kinetics.

Details

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)732-740
Number of pages9
JournalChemical engineering & technology
Volume44
Issue number4
Publication statusPublished - Apr 2021
Peer-reviewedYes
Externally publishedYes

External IDs

Scopus 85101993800
ORCID /0000-0002-8928-8340/work/142235815
ORCID /0000-0001-7323-7816/work/142257405

Keywords

Keywords

  • Peptization control, Silica&#8208, Slurry peptization, Spray drying, Zeolites, based composite particles