Ivana Landripet

Ms. Ivana Landripet

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Academic Career Length

4Years (2023-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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29 December 2023 in Crystals
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ILIvana Landripet
Ivana Landripet
APAndreas Puškarić
Andreas Puškarić
MRMarko Robić
Marko Robić
JBJosip Bronić
Josip Bronić
Two different synthesis methods to obtain hierarchical Beta zeolite are investigated: direct synthesis using cetyltrimethylammonium bromide (CTAB) as a mesoporous template and post-synthesis desilication by etching with NaOH and TPAOH. The main focus of this study is to show the possibility of fine tuning of the acid site (OH) strength (Brønsted and Lewis acid sites) through wet impregnation of these hierarchical Beta zeolites with divalent metal cations (Mg2+, Co2+, Ni2+, Cu2+, and Zn2+), which are important for various applications. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and deuterated acetonitrile as the probe molecule were used as a powerful technique to analyze the quantity and number of Brønsted/Lewis acid sites in the modified zeolite Beta structure. Investigating the influence of different divalent metal cations with a comparable ionic radius on the acidity of the hierarchical Beta zeolites, the present research aims to shed light on the structure–activity relationship that determines their catalytic behavior, for the development of efficient and environmentally friendly catalysts for various industrial applications.