Zeolite nanofiber assemblies as acid catalysts with high activity for the acetalization of carbonyl compounds with alcohols

Abstract

Zeolite nanofiber assemblies (HNB-MOR) as efficient heterogeneous catalysts for the formation of a range of acetals in good yields. The mesoporosity of HNB-MOR benefits mass transfer, and the strong acidic sites on HNB-MOR facilitate acetalization activity. The catalyst can be reused 10 times without loss of activity.