Alkali-free synthesis of MFI type boro-titanosilicates using methylamine

A new synthesis route leading to a rapid crystallization of boro-titano MFI type zeolites from methylamine media has been explored. The principal advantage of this synthesis method is that the use of costly ingredients such as TPAOH and Ti- and Si-alkoxides can be avoided. Ti and B are readily incorporated into the MFI framework as confirmed by spot EDX analysis, IR, ¹¹B-NMR and XPS. Preheating the borosilicate gel before mixing with titanium tetrachloride improves the (B,Ti)-MPI crystallization rate and prevents the formation of extraframework titanium dioxides.