Scalable and mesoporogen-free synthesis of highly oriented nanorod-assembled ZSM-5 for efficient benzene alkylation with ethanol

Key Points

• Efficient benzene alkylation occurs with hierarchical ZSM-5 which improves accessibility and mass transport.
• Traditional synthesis methods often involve harmful organic structure-directing agents impacting the environment.
• Synthesis methods yield a ZSM-5 zeolite characterized by its high degree of orientation, boosting catalytic performance.
• Highlights sustainable synthesis approaches to create zeolites while maintaining structural integrity and functionality.