Selective Epoxidation of Di-cyclopentadiene Using Ti Containing Zeolite Catalyst

Ti-containing zeolite was synthesised and used in the epoxidation of di-cyclopentadiene (DCPD). Among various Ti-zeolite catalysts, Y contained Ti-zeolite showed the highest yield in the epoxidation of DCPD. The study was also investigated in terms of the Ti content in the catalysts, /substrate ratio, reaction temperature and applied time. The reaction conditions significantly influenced on both the catalytic activity and selectivity. In addition, Ti structure in the zeolite was analyzed using IR and UV-vis spectroscopy.