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Este exemplar corresponde à versão final da Tese de Doutorado em Engenharia Química AGRADECIMENTO... more Este exemplar corresponde à versão final da Tese de Doutorado em Engenharia Química AGRADECIMENTOS Este trabalho não poderia ter sido concluído sem a ajuda de diversas pessoas, às quais presto meus agradecimentos: Ao grande arquiteto do Universo por mais esta oportunidade. À Unicamp, pela oportunidade de ter desenvolvido este trabalho de doutorado em suas dependências; pela oportunidade de ter feito parte da Congregação da FEQ, como representante discente e pela oportunidade de ter participado do PECD (Programa de Estágios de Capacitação Docente), momento de minha vida em que tive a certeza que querer seguir carreira acadêmica. Ao professor Dr. Gustavo Paim Valença pela orientação, ajuda, incentivo e amizade. A meus pais, minha irmã e meu cunhado pelo incentivo em todos os momentos de minha vida. À minha noiva Nelisa, pelo amor e compreensão. Aos professores da FEQ pelos ensinamentos passados. À professora Dra. Liliane Lona Batista pela orientação no PECD. Ao professor Dr. Fábio Ribeiro da Worcester Polythenic Institute pelo incentivo e compreensão. Aos amigos Robson e Ida Monteiro pela ajuda nos momentos dificeis.

Applied Catalysis A-general, Jul 1, 2017

Highlights  Carbonate hydroxyapatite (CHAP) synthesized by chemical precipitation in alkaline-fr... more Highlights  Carbonate hydroxyapatite (CHAP) synthesized by chemical precipitation in alkaline-free system results in B-type CHAP.  CHAP presents acid and basic surface sites that make it a bifunctional catalyst.  Under the optimum reaction conditions on CHAP catalyst the ethanol conversion shows a high yield (≈97%) to hydrocarbon fuels with carbon chain lengths in the range from C 4 to C 18+.  The synthetic hydrocarbon fuels are composed by a mixture of non-oxygenated and oxygenated hydrocarbons.  After condensation of the reaction products an oily and one aqueous phases are obtained.

Journal of Catalysis, Dec 1, 2021

Abstract Several studies have investigated the acidic/basic sites of the hydroxyapatite (HAP) sur... more Abstract Several studies have investigated the acidic/basic sites of the hydroxyapatite (HAP) surface. However, their specific role in the catalytic properties of HAP is still discussed. Here, we investigated different preparation methods (ultrasound, microwave, and autoclave) of HAP and how they affect the catalytic activity for ethanol conversion. The synthesis methods changed the number and distribution of acidic/basic sites, affecting the product selectivity. The best performance toward condensation products was observed for the microwave-treated catalyst. We also report a density functional theory (DFT) investigation on the reaction pathways of twelve steps of ethanol conversion on the HAP(0001) surface. Our DFT results suggest that the availability of basic sites can facilitate acetaldehyde formation. Furthermore, our theoretical insights indicate that the balance of acidic/basic sites contributes to the C−C bond formation, which is consistent with our experimental observations.

RESUMO-No início dos anos 90, cientistas da Mobil Oil Corporation sintetizaram um material com es... more RESUMO-No início dos anos 90, cientistas da Mobil Oil Corporation sintetizaram um material com estrutura mesoporosa ordenada, chamada MCM-41. Peneiras moleculares mesoporosas, do tipo MCM-41 foram preparadas com e sem a adição de alumínio estrutural e posteriormente foram caracterizadas por Fisissorção de N 2 , DRX, RMN, TPD-NH 3 , Quimissorção de CO 2 , AAS e TGA. As técnicas analíticas comprovaram a correta adição do metal, ou seja, o alumínio foi incorporado à rede de sílica e também apresentaram propriedades típicas de sólidos do tipo MCM-41. As peneiras moleculares apresentaram área superficial e fases típicas desse tipo de material. A quantidade de sítios ácidos e básicos aumentou com a introdução e com o aumento do Al estrutural.

Journal of applied research and technology, Mar 2, 2022

MCM-41 mesoporous molecular sieves impregnated with MgO, MoO3, and Mo2C were synthesized using a ... more MCM-41 mesoporous molecular sieves impregnated with MgO, MoO3, and Mo2C were synthesized using a wet impregnation method. The compounds developed herein, were characterized by means of XRD, SEM-EDS and FT-IR techniques. The production capacity of acetaldehyde from ethanol was analyzed by catalytic processes employing as-synthesized MCM-41. The obtained results show that the changes in crystallinity of MCM-41 were generated by the impregnation of oxides, which generate damage to the structure of MCM-41. Nevertheless, the characteristics of the compounds show a favorable reactivity behavior, allowing them to be used as heterogeneous catalyst material due to the similarity of the characteristics between MCM-41 with and without Mg and Mo oxides. The catalytic tests show the influence between the type of catalyst used and the temperature applied to the selective process of acetaldehyde from ethanol, obtaining the best results in the samples impregnated with Mo2C at 250 °C, with a production percentage of acetaldehyde of 80.7% and 77.9% for the catalysts impregnated with 0.5% and 2.0% Mg and 3.0% Mo carbide, respectively.

Background Oligosaccharide esters are attractive candidates for applications as surfactants, hydr... more Background Oligosaccharide esters are attractive candidates for applications as surfactants, hydrogels and other materials, but direct enzymatic acylation is difficult with carbohydrates longer than disaccharides. Results A combination of one lipase-catalyzed step and one transglycosylation step catalyzed by a cyclodextrin glycosyl transferase (CGTase) was used to synthesize oligosaccharide esters. The conversion of glucose and maltose with vinyl propionate catalyzed by Candida antarctica lipase B (Novozym 435) in dioxane proceeded to full conversion to mixtures of mono and diesters. When ethyl acrylate was used as acyl donor, mono and diesters were formed, but full conversion was not reached. The CGTase catalyzed reactions between the glucose and maltose esters and α-cyclodextrin were carried out in water. In the initial phase, addition of the glucose residues of the cyclodextrin to the ester substrate occurred (coupling reaction), followed by disproportionation reactions yielding ...

Journal of Catalysis - J CATAL, 1991

Diffusion of Hâ and Oâ into the pores of pellets made from Pt/γ-AlâOâ powders, chemisorption of ... more Diffusion of Hâ and Oâ into the pores of pellets made from Pt/γ-AlâOâ powders, chemisorption of Hâ or Oâ with O or H, respectively, prechemisorbed on Pt have been studied by ¹²⁹Xe NMR. Information on the distribution of chemisorbed species along the pores has been obtained by observing one to two NMR peaks and recording their chemical shifts. In this manner, competition between diffusion and reaction can be followed by ¹²⁹Xe NMR under reaction conditions.

Livro de Resumos da VII Simpósio de Estrutura Eletrônica e Dinâmica Molecular, 2018

Journal of Catalysis, 2002

Passivated and nonpassivated tungsten carbide (WC) powders were prepared by a temperature-program... more Passivated and nonpassivated tungsten carbide (WC) powders were prepared by a temperature-programmed reaction and used as catalysts in the hydrazine decomposition reaction. All catalysts were active at 313 K. The only products of reaction were nitrogen and ammonia, suggesting that the reaction route and the ratedetermining step were not modified by adsorbed oxygen. Surface oxygen atoms reacted with hydrazine, resulting in a larger decrease in the rate of reaction for the passivated solids. Excess carbon on the surface of the carbide inhibited the decomposition of hydrazine and resulted in a decrease of ca. 48% in the specific surface area of the tungsten carbide. The excess carbon may be removed in flowing hydrogen at 1000 K. When compared to commercial Ir catalyst (Shell 405), WC is less active in the hydrazine decomposition reaction.

Brazilian Journal of Chemical Engineering, 1998

The bond-order conservation method was used to study the catalytic decomposition of N2H4. Variati... more The bond-order conservation method was used to study the catalytic decomposition of N2H4. Variation in the activation energy, E, of the most relevant steps was calculated as a function of the enthalpy of adsorption of N, QN, between 0 and 1250 kJmol-1. Results suggest that below QN = 520 kJmol-1 the catalytic decomposition of N2H4 produces mostly N2 and H2. Above QN = 520 kJmol-1, NH3 and N2 are the main products. Near QN = 520 kJmol-1 N2, H2 and NH3 are obtained, in agreement with experimental results on different metals.

Physical Review Materials, 2021

The presence of both acidic and basic adsorption sites on the surface of hydroxyapatite [Ca 10 (P... more The presence of both acidic and basic adsorption sites on the surface of hydroxyapatite [Ca 10 (PO 4) 6 (OH) 2 ; HAP] is an interesting property for catalytic applications. Here, we report a density functional theory investigation of the adsorption properties of CO, CO 2 , C 2 H 2 , CH 4 , H 2 , H 2 O, NH 3 , SO 2 , and BCl 3 on the HAP(0001) surface. All probe molecules have a lower energy when they are adsorbed in the region between the most exposed Ca 2+ ion (electron acceptor) and a neighboring PO 4 3− group, where the O atoms (electron donor) contribute to the stabilization of the adsorbed molecule. By evaluating the redistribution of the electron density and the change of the atomic charges, the Ca 2+ and PO 4 3− sites were identified as Lewis acidic and Lewis basic adsorption sites, respectively, which indicates that simultaneous acid-base interactions occur upon adsorption of all studied probe molecules. All adsorbates interact with the surface via atoms of opposing charges, which enhances the ionic character of molecular bonds by increasing the distinction between cationic and anionic charges within the molecule. Furthermore, molecules with greater ionic character show stronger interaction with the substrate and greater geometric deformation. Although most adsorbed molecules (CO, CO 2 , C 2 H 2 , CH 4 , H 2 , H 2 O, and NH 3) do not show substantial net charge transfer, polarization effects due to the redistribution of charge are observed upon adsorption of all probe molecules. The change in the work function increases linearly with the total change in the surface dipole moment for H 2 O, NH 3 , SO 2 , and BCl 3 , while for the remaining systems, the magnitude of the work function change remains more uniform. By identifying the type of interaction between each probe molecule and the HAP(0001) surface, the present study contributes to the understanding of the acid-base properties of the HAP(0001) surface, which we elaborated in a short discussion based on the individual bond orders for the acidic and basic sites.

resumos do..., 2019

Citric and itaconic acids where obtained by submerged batch fermentation and provided good result... more Citric and itaconic acids where obtained by submerged batch fermentation and provided good results (0.31 g/Lh-31.8% yield and 0.47 g/Lh-29.1% yield, respectively). These products are very important for fine chemicals, food and pharmaceutical industries.

Reaction Kinetics and the Development and Operation of Catalytic Processes, Proceedings of the 3rd International Symposium, 2001

Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology, 2007

Reactions catalyzed by supported enzymes present important advantages when compared with those in... more Reactions catalyzed by supported enzymes present important advantages when compared with those in aqueous media or organic solvents: separation of enzymes from substrate is easily accomplished, enzyme stability may be improved, and control of the reaction products is more accurate. We present the experimental results of the kinetic study of ethyl acetate hydrolysis in gaseous phase catalyzed by a commercial immobilized lipase (Lipozyme IM; Novo Nordisk). The hydrolysis reaction was studied as a function of ethyl ester and water partial pressure at a constant temperature of 318 K. The amount of biocatalyst used was varied between 100 and 300 mg, and the reaction was studied in a flow-through glass microreactor. Under the conditions used, water was an important parameter in the gas-phase reaction. Activation energy was 24.8 kJ/mol and the overall order of reaction was one. Finally, a Bi-Bi reaction mechanism is proposed.

The Journal of Physical Chemistry, 1988

The surface of platinum supported on alumina was probed by Iz9Xe NMR. In particular, the amount o... more The surface of platinum supported on alumina was probed by Iz9Xe NMR. In particular, the amount of adsorbed hydrogen and oxygen as well as the reaction of adsorbed hydrogen with dioxygen could be followed by NMR spectra. The results show that metals supported on nonmicroporous materials can be probed by Xe NMR as previously demonstrated for metals in zeolites.

RESUMEN Este trabajo estudia la esterificación de ácido acrílico con 1-butanol usando como catali... more RESUMEN Este trabajo estudia la esterificación de ácido acrílico con 1-butanol usando como catalizador Al-MCM-41 con diferentes grados de acidez a diferentes temperaturas. La síntesis del Al-MCM-41 fue realizada a partir de bromato de cetil-trimetil amonio usado como agente direccionador, NH 4 OH (25%), H 2 O des ionizada y Al 2 (SO 4) 3. Los ensayos catalíticos fueron realizados por grupos y se trabajó a temperaturas entre 333-348 K y una pequeña muestra fue recolectada a intervalos de tiempos predeterminados para su posterior análisis en cromatografía gaseosa.

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Este exemplar corresponde à versão final da Tese de Doutorado em Engenharia Química AGRADECIMENTO... more Este exemplar corresponde à versão final da Tese de Doutorado em Engenharia Química AGRADECIMENTOS Este trabalho não poderia ter sido concluído sem a ajuda de diversas pessoas, às quais presto meus agradecimentos: Ao grande arquiteto do Universo por mais esta oportunidade. À Unicamp, pela oportunidade de ter desenvolvido este trabalho de doutorado em suas dependências; pela oportunidade de ter feito parte da Congregação da FEQ, como representante discente e pela oportunidade de ter participado do PECD (Programa de Estágios de Capacitação Docente), momento de minha vida em que tive a certeza que querer seguir carreira acadêmica. Ao professor Dr. Gustavo Paim Valença pela orientação, ajuda, incentivo e amizade. A meus pais, minha irmã e meu cunhado pelo incentivo em todos os momentos de minha vida. À minha noiva Nelisa, pelo amor e compreensão. Aos professores da FEQ pelos ensinamentos passados. À professora Dra. Liliane Lona Batista pela orientação no PECD. Ao professor Dr. Fábio Ribeiro da Worcester Polythenic Institute pelo incentivo e compreensão. Aos amigos Robson e Ida Monteiro pela ajuda nos momentos dificeis.

Applied Catalysis A-general, Jul 1, 2017

Highlights  Carbonate hydroxyapatite (CHAP) synthesized by chemical precipitation in alkaline-fr... more Highlights  Carbonate hydroxyapatite (CHAP) synthesized by chemical precipitation in alkaline-free system results in B-type CHAP.  CHAP presents acid and basic surface sites that make it a bifunctional catalyst.  Under the optimum reaction conditions on CHAP catalyst the ethanol conversion shows a high yield (≈97%) to hydrocarbon fuels with carbon chain lengths in the range from C 4 to C 18+.  The synthetic hydrocarbon fuels are composed by a mixture of non-oxygenated and oxygenated hydrocarbons.  After condensation of the reaction products an oily and one aqueous phases are obtained.

Journal of Catalysis, Dec 1, 2021

Abstract Several studies have investigated the acidic/basic sites of the hydroxyapatite (HAP) sur... more Abstract Several studies have investigated the acidic/basic sites of the hydroxyapatite (HAP) surface. However, their specific role in the catalytic properties of HAP is still discussed. Here, we investigated different preparation methods (ultrasound, microwave, and autoclave) of HAP and how they affect the catalytic activity for ethanol conversion. The synthesis methods changed the number and distribution of acidic/basic sites, affecting the product selectivity. The best performance toward condensation products was observed for the microwave-treated catalyst. We also report a density functional theory (DFT) investigation on the reaction pathways of twelve steps of ethanol conversion on the HAP(0001) surface. Our DFT results suggest that the availability of basic sites can facilitate acetaldehyde formation. Furthermore, our theoretical insights indicate that the balance of acidic/basic sites contributes to the C−C bond formation, which is consistent with our experimental observations.

RESUMO-No início dos anos 90, cientistas da Mobil Oil Corporation sintetizaram um material com es... more RESUMO-No início dos anos 90, cientistas da Mobil Oil Corporation sintetizaram um material com estrutura mesoporosa ordenada, chamada MCM-41. Peneiras moleculares mesoporosas, do tipo MCM-41 foram preparadas com e sem a adição de alumínio estrutural e posteriormente foram caracterizadas por Fisissorção de N 2 , DRX, RMN, TPD-NH 3 , Quimissorção de CO 2 , AAS e TGA. As técnicas analíticas comprovaram a correta adição do metal, ou seja, o alumínio foi incorporado à rede de sílica e também apresentaram propriedades típicas de sólidos do tipo MCM-41. As peneiras moleculares apresentaram área superficial e fases típicas desse tipo de material. A quantidade de sítios ácidos e básicos aumentou com a introdução e com o aumento do Al estrutural.

Journal of applied research and technology, Mar 2, 2022

MCM-41 mesoporous molecular sieves impregnated with MgO, MoO3, and Mo2C were synthesized using a ... more MCM-41 mesoporous molecular sieves impregnated with MgO, MoO3, and Mo2C were synthesized using a wet impregnation method. The compounds developed herein, were characterized by means of XRD, SEM-EDS and FT-IR techniques. The production capacity of acetaldehyde from ethanol was analyzed by catalytic processes employing as-synthesized MCM-41. The obtained results show that the changes in crystallinity of MCM-41 were generated by the impregnation of oxides, which generate damage to the structure of MCM-41. Nevertheless, the characteristics of the compounds show a favorable reactivity behavior, allowing them to be used as heterogeneous catalyst material due to the similarity of the characteristics between MCM-41 with and without Mg and Mo oxides. The catalytic tests show the influence between the type of catalyst used and the temperature applied to the selective process of acetaldehyde from ethanol, obtaining the best results in the samples impregnated with Mo2C at 250 °C, with a production percentage of acetaldehyde of 80.7% and 77.9% for the catalysts impregnated with 0.5% and 2.0% Mg and 3.0% Mo carbide, respectively.

Background Oligosaccharide esters are attractive candidates for applications as surfactants, hydr... more Background Oligosaccharide esters are attractive candidates for applications as surfactants, hydrogels and other materials, but direct enzymatic acylation is difficult with carbohydrates longer than disaccharides. Results A combination of one lipase-catalyzed step and one transglycosylation step catalyzed by a cyclodextrin glycosyl transferase (CGTase) was used to synthesize oligosaccharide esters. The conversion of glucose and maltose with vinyl propionate catalyzed by Candida antarctica lipase B (Novozym 435) in dioxane proceeded to full conversion to mixtures of mono and diesters. When ethyl acrylate was used as acyl donor, mono and diesters were formed, but full conversion was not reached. The CGTase catalyzed reactions between the glucose and maltose esters and α-cyclodextrin were carried out in water. In the initial phase, addition of the glucose residues of the cyclodextrin to the ester substrate occurred (coupling reaction), followed by disproportionation reactions yielding ...

Journal of Catalysis - J CATAL, 1991

Diffusion of Hâ and Oâ into the pores of pellets made from Pt/γ-AlâOâ powders, chemisorption of ... more Diffusion of Hâ and Oâ into the pores of pellets made from Pt/γ-AlâOâ powders, chemisorption of Hâ or Oâ with O or H, respectively, prechemisorbed on Pt have been studied by ¹²⁹Xe NMR. Information on the distribution of chemisorbed species along the pores has been obtained by observing one to two NMR peaks and recording their chemical shifts. In this manner, competition between diffusion and reaction can be followed by ¹²⁹Xe NMR under reaction conditions.

Livro de Resumos da VII Simpósio de Estrutura Eletrônica e Dinâmica Molecular, 2018

Journal of Catalysis, 2002

Passivated and nonpassivated tungsten carbide (WC) powders were prepared by a temperature-program... more Passivated and nonpassivated tungsten carbide (WC) powders were prepared by a temperature-programmed reaction and used as catalysts in the hydrazine decomposition reaction. All catalysts were active at 313 K. The only products of reaction were nitrogen and ammonia, suggesting that the reaction route and the ratedetermining step were not modified by adsorbed oxygen. Surface oxygen atoms reacted with hydrazine, resulting in a larger decrease in the rate of reaction for the passivated solids. Excess carbon on the surface of the carbide inhibited the decomposition of hydrazine and resulted in a decrease of ca. 48% in the specific surface area of the tungsten carbide. The excess carbon may be removed in flowing hydrogen at 1000 K. When compared to commercial Ir catalyst (Shell 405), WC is less active in the hydrazine decomposition reaction.

Brazilian Journal of Chemical Engineering, 1998

The bond-order conservation method was used to study the catalytic decomposition of N2H4. Variati... more The bond-order conservation method was used to study the catalytic decomposition of N2H4. Variation in the activation energy, E, of the most relevant steps was calculated as a function of the enthalpy of adsorption of N, QN, between 0 and 1250 kJmol-1. Results suggest that below QN = 520 kJmol-1 the catalytic decomposition of N2H4 produces mostly N2 and H2. Above QN = 520 kJmol-1, NH3 and N2 are the main products. Near QN = 520 kJmol-1 N2, H2 and NH3 are obtained, in agreement with experimental results on different metals.

Physical Review Materials, 2021

The presence of both acidic and basic adsorption sites on the surface of hydroxyapatite [Ca 10 (P... more The presence of both acidic and basic adsorption sites on the surface of hydroxyapatite [Ca 10 (PO 4) 6 (OH) 2 ; HAP] is an interesting property for catalytic applications. Here, we report a density functional theory investigation of the adsorption properties of CO, CO 2 , C 2 H 2 , CH 4 , H 2 , H 2 O, NH 3 , SO 2 , and BCl 3 on the HAP(0001) surface. All probe molecules have a lower energy when they are adsorbed in the region between the most exposed Ca 2+ ion (electron acceptor) and a neighboring PO 4 3− group, where the O atoms (electron donor) contribute to the stabilization of the adsorbed molecule. By evaluating the redistribution of the electron density and the change of the atomic charges, the Ca 2+ and PO 4 3− sites were identified as Lewis acidic and Lewis basic adsorption sites, respectively, which indicates that simultaneous acid-base interactions occur upon adsorption of all studied probe molecules. All adsorbates interact with the surface via atoms of opposing charges, which enhances the ionic character of molecular bonds by increasing the distinction between cationic and anionic charges within the molecule. Furthermore, molecules with greater ionic character show stronger interaction with the substrate and greater geometric deformation. Although most adsorbed molecules (CO, CO 2 , C 2 H 2 , CH 4 , H 2 , H 2 O, and NH 3) do not show substantial net charge transfer, polarization effects due to the redistribution of charge are observed upon adsorption of all probe molecules. The change in the work function increases linearly with the total change in the surface dipole moment for H 2 O, NH 3 , SO 2 , and BCl 3 , while for the remaining systems, the magnitude of the work function change remains more uniform. By identifying the type of interaction between each probe molecule and the HAP(0001) surface, the present study contributes to the understanding of the acid-base properties of the HAP(0001) surface, which we elaborated in a short discussion based on the individual bond orders for the acidic and basic sites.

resumos do..., 2019

Citric and itaconic acids where obtained by submerged batch fermentation and provided good result... more Citric and itaconic acids where obtained by submerged batch fermentation and provided good results (0.31 g/Lh-31.8% yield and 0.47 g/Lh-29.1% yield, respectively). These products are very important for fine chemicals, food and pharmaceutical industries.

Reaction Kinetics and the Development and Operation of Catalytic Processes, Proceedings of the 3rd International Symposium, 2001

Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology, 2007

Reactions catalyzed by supported enzymes present important advantages when compared with those in... more Reactions catalyzed by supported enzymes present important advantages when compared with those in aqueous media or organic solvents: separation of enzymes from substrate is easily accomplished, enzyme stability may be improved, and control of the reaction products is more accurate. We present the experimental results of the kinetic study of ethyl acetate hydrolysis in gaseous phase catalyzed by a commercial immobilized lipase (Lipozyme IM; Novo Nordisk). The hydrolysis reaction was studied as a function of ethyl ester and water partial pressure at a constant temperature of 318 K. The amount of biocatalyst used was varied between 100 and 300 mg, and the reaction was studied in a flow-through glass microreactor. Under the conditions used, water was an important parameter in the gas-phase reaction. Activation energy was 24.8 kJ/mol and the overall order of reaction was one. Finally, a Bi-Bi reaction mechanism is proposed.

The Journal of Physical Chemistry, 1988

The surface of platinum supported on alumina was probed by Iz9Xe NMR. In particular, the amount o... more The surface of platinum supported on alumina was probed by Iz9Xe NMR. In particular, the amount of adsorbed hydrogen and oxygen as well as the reaction of adsorbed hydrogen with dioxygen could be followed by NMR spectra. The results show that metals supported on nonmicroporous materials can be probed by Xe NMR as previously demonstrated for metals in zeolites.

RESUMEN Este trabajo estudia la esterificación de ácido acrílico con 1-butanol usando como catali... more RESUMEN Este trabajo estudia la esterificación de ácido acrílico con 1-butanol usando como catalizador Al-MCM-41 con diferentes grados de acidez a diferentes temperaturas. La síntesis del Al-MCM-41 fue realizada a partir de bromato de cetil-trimetil amonio usado como agente direccionador, NH 4 OH (25%), H 2 O des ionizada y Al 2 (SO 4) 3. Los ensayos catalíticos fueron realizados por grupos y se trabajó a temperaturas entre 333-348 K y una pequeña muestra fue recolectada a intervalos de tiempos predeterminados para su posterior análisis en cromatografía gaseosa.