Dr. Johan Groen of Delft Solids Solutions will present an oral lecture in the FEZA conference.
The presentation entitled "Boosted Alkylation Performance of Desilicated Mesoporous Mordenite" will elaborate on the enhanced activity and improved selectivity and stability of the mesoporous mordenite catalyst obtained by a desilication post-treatment. Introduction of mesopores in the purely microporous matrix effectively shortens the micropore diffusion path length and improves the accessibility of the zeolites crystals. Combined with the preserved acidic properties in the hierarchically architectured mordenite, this leads to a more efficient utilization of the zeolite matter.
The FEZA conference is devoted to state-of-the-art research activities in the field of zeolites and other porous materials. The meeting will be held from 2-6 September 2008 in College de France in the heart of Paris, France.

Further details can be found at: FEZA2008

May 2008
Macropore characterization

The range of pore size characterization by mercury intrusion porosimetry has been extended from 120 micrometers to approx. 850 micrometers by investment in an ultramacropore tool. This enables a quantitative analyses over an even wider range of pore sizes and offers the possibility of handling larger samples up to several centimeters in size and several grams of sample weight. The expansion of the pore size range will better serve e.g. the pharmaceutical and road construction sector where this type of porosity is of vital importance.

20-23 May 2008
Trade fair Het Instrument

Delft Solids Solutions will attend the exhibition Het Instrument 2008, which will be held in Utrecht, The Netherlands from 20-23 May 2008. Het Instrument combines in one trade fair the unique concept of knowledge, technology, and innovation for industry and science. Consult our specialists at booth no. 8-F014.

Visit the website at: Het Instrument 2008

20 March 2008
Pharmacy website

Delft Solids Solutions goes live on the website Pharmaceutical-Technology.com in order to expand its activities in the pharmaceutical industry, primarily related to bone graft materials and medicines. The website brings together companies active in the field of pharmacy and acts as a point of reference by professionals within the pharmaceutical industry.

Link to the Pharmaceutical Technology website