Novel hierarchical niobium-containing zeolites were synthesized for the first time and applied for isomerization of dihydroxyactetone to alkyl lactate and lactic acid (95-97% yield). These materials possess secondary mesoporosity, thus… Click to show full abstract
Novel hierarchical niobium-containing zeolites were synthesized for the first time and applied for isomerization of dihydroxyactetone to alkyl lactate and lactic acid (95-97% yield). These materials possess secondary mesoporosity, thus facilitating access to active sites of the material by larger reagent molecules, preserving acidity and crystallinity of the zeolites.
               
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