Deep desulfurization by oxidation using an active ionic liquid-supported Zr metal–organic framework as catalyst

Deep desulfurization by oxidation using an active ionic liquid-supported Zr metal–organic framework as catalyst

Type	Journal Article
Author	Jianxiang Wu
Author	Yilong Gao
URL	http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/aoc.3251/abstract
Volume	29
Issue	2
Pages	96-100
Publication	Applied Organometallic Chemistry
Date	February 1, 2015
Abstract	Reports synthesis of a Zr metal–organic framework (UIO-66) with zirconium tetrachloride and terephthalic acid using the solvent method. Various masses of 1-methylimidazolium-3-propylsulfonate hydrosulfate (PSMIMHSO4) were supported on the UIO-66 as catalysts, which were used for catalytic oxidative desulfurization. Researchers achieved sulfur removal using 400 mg of 40% PSMIMHSO4 supported on the UIO-66 of greater than 94% at 313 K for 20 min with an O/S molar ratio of 7:1. Results offer valuable information for the design of water-stable metal–organic frameworks with permanent porosity in applications of catalytic oxidative desulfurization.