Ibrahim Khalil
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Ibrahim Khalil has a total of 83 co-authors. Here are the top co-authors by number of shared publications:
- Michiel Dusselier
Center for Sustainable Catalysis and Engineering (CSCE), KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
17 shared publications - Bert F. Sels
KU Leuven Celestijnenlaan 200F
4 shared publications - Gleb Ivanushkin
Center for Sustainable Catalysis and Engineering KU Leuven Celestijnenlaan 200F Heverlee 3001 Belgium
4 shared publications - Hicham Jabraoui
LAAS-CNRS
4 shared publications - Michael Badawi
Université de Lorraine, CNRS, Laboratoire Lorrain de Chimie Moléculaire, F-54000 Nancy, France
4 shared publications - Ahmed Sajid
Center for Sustainable Catalysis and Engineering (CSCE), KU Leuven, 3001 Heverlee, Belgium
3 shared publications
Latest Publications
- 27 July 2026
- Published by Springer Nature in Nature Energy
- Vol. 11 (9) , 1229-1230
From takeout to takeoff
- 27 July 2026
- Published by Springer Nature in Nature Energy
- Vol. 11 (9) , 1229-1230
From takeout to takeoff
- Open Access
- 27 April 2026
- Published by Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) in Journal of Materials Chemistry A
- Vol. 14 (33) , 21799-21813
Reactor-based approach for achieving high-silica zeolites: a fed-batch strategy
High-silica zeolites are challenging to synthesize in hydroxide media using conventional batch reactors. This study advances beyond traditional batch crystallization methods by exploring a reactor-based strategy for tailoring zeolite properties through mid-way synthesis intervention. By employing the Fed-batch (FB) reactor strategy, we demonstrate that controlled addition of silica precursors at critical synthesis stages, without interrupting temperature or pressure conditions, grants an alternative pathway to high-silica zeolites. Two model systems were investigated: the transformation of FAU-to-CHA and FAU-to-LEV via interzeolite conversion (IZC). These controlled manipulations resulted in an elevated Si/Al ratio and distinct structural properties (e.g., internal silanols) in the final zeolites. The resulting materials were exhaustively characterized and tested in CO2 conversion, highlighting the potential of reactor-based approaches for designing tailored high-performance zeolite catalysts.
- 27 April 2026
- Published by Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) in Journal of Materials Chemistry A
- Vol. 14 (33) , 21799-21813
Open AccessReactor-based approach for achieving high-silica zeolites: a fed-batch strategy
High-silica zeolites are challenging to synthesize in hydroxide media using conventional batch reactors. This study advances beyond traditional batch crystallization methods by exploring a reactor-based strategy for tailoring zeolite properties through mid-way synthesis intervention. By employing the Fed-batch (FB) reactor strategy, we demonstrate that controlled addition of silica precursors at critical synthesis stages, without interrupting temperature or pressure conditions, grants an alternative pathway to high-silica zeolites. Two model systems were investigated: the transformation of FAU-to-CHA and FAU-to-LEV via interzeolite conversion (IZC). These controlled manipulations resulted in an elevated Si/Al ratio and distinct structural properties (e.g., internal silanols) in the final zeolites. The resulting materials were exhaustively characterized and tested in CO2 conversion, highlighting the potential of reactor-based approaches for designing tailored high-performance zeolite catalysts.
- 3 April 2026
- Published by Agence Bibliographique de l'Enseignement Supérieur
Elimination par adsorption sélective du phénol pour la purification des biocarburants de 2ème génération
Ce travail s’intéresse à l’étude de l’adsorption sélective du phénol dans des solutions d’hydrocarbures pour la purification des biocarburants issus de la biomasse de la 2ème génération. L’objectif de ce travail est de proposer, à l’aide d’une approche expérimentale et théorique, un adsorbant présentant à la fois une grande capacité d’adsorption du phénol, une sélectivité envers le phénol même en présence d’autres composés aromatiques ainsi qu’un bon pouvoir régénératif dans des conditions douces.Plusieurs familles d’adsorbants sont étudiées : des zéolithes Y et USY avec différents cations de compensation de charge (H+ et Na+) et différentes proportions de la surface micro et de mésoporeuse, des solides siliciques ayant des variables teneurs en groupement silanols et du charbon actif comme solide de référence. Les résultats d’adsorption montrent que dans les micropores des zéolithes, le phénol « interne » peut s’adsorber au nombre de 2 à 4 molécules par supercage, sans pouvoir entrer dans les cages sodalites. Dans la surface mésoporeuse des zéolithes USY et des solides siliciques, la quantité de phénol « externe » adsorbée dépend de la densité des silanols. En présence de toluène dans le mélange, les sites acides montrent une sélectivité importante envers l’adsorption du phénol, cette sélectivité est justifiée par une énergie d’interaction du phénol supérieure à celle du toluène sur ces sites. En revanche, l’adsorption du phénol sur le Na+ et les groupements silanols est affectée respectivement par la présence de faibles et de hautes teneurs en toluène. L’étude de la capacité de régénération des adsorbants met en évidence que les espèces phénoliques fortement liées sont formées sur les sites acides des zéolithes Y (H+Y, Na+Y et USY).Le meilleur compromis en termes de capacité d’adsorption de phénol, de sélectivité et de pouvoir régénératif est obtenu sur la zéolithe H+Y présentant un rapport Si/Al de 2,9.
- 3 April 2026
- Published by Agence Bibliographique de l'Enseignement Supérieur
Elimination par adsorption sélective du phénol pour la purification des biocarburants de 2ème génération
Ce travail s’intéresse à l’étude de l’adsorption sélective du phénol dans des solutions d’hydrocarbures pour la purification des biocarburants issus de la biomasse de la 2ème génération. L’objectif de ce travail est de proposer, à l’aide d’une approche expérimentale et théorique, un adsorbant présentant à la fois une grande capacité d’adsorption du phénol, une sélectivité envers le phénol même en présence d’autres composés aromatiques ainsi qu’un bon pouvoir régénératif dans des conditions douces.Plusieurs familles d’adsorbants sont étudiées : des zéolithes Y et USY avec différents cations de compensation de charge (H+ et Na+) et différentes proportions de la surface micro et de mésoporeuse, des solides siliciques ayant des variables teneurs en groupement silanols et du charbon actif comme solide de référence. Les résultats d’adsorption montrent que dans les micropores des zéolithes, le phénol « interne » peut s’adsorber au nombre de 2 à 4 molécules par supercage, sans pouvoir entrer dans les cages sodalites. Dans la surface mésoporeuse des zéolithes USY et des solides siliciques, la quantité de phénol « externe » adsorbée dépend de la densité des silanols. En présence de toluène dans le mélange, les sites acides montrent une sélectivité importante envers l’adsorption du phénol, cette sélectivité est justifiée par une énergie d’interaction du phénol supérieure à celle du toluène sur ces sites. En revanche, l’adsorption du phénol sur le Na+ et les groupements silanols est affectée respectivement par la présence de faibles et de hautes teneurs en toluène. L’étude de la capacité de régénération des adsorbants met en évidence que les espèces phénoliques fortement liées sont formées sur les sites acides des zéolithes Y (H+Y, Na+Y et USY).Le meilleur compromis en termes de capacité d’adsorption de phénol, de sélectivité et de pouvoir régénératif est obtenu sur la zéolithe H+Y présentant un rapport Si/Al de 2,9.
- Open Access
- 4 August 2025
- Published by Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) in Catalysis Science & Technology
- Vol. 15 (18) , 5295-5317
Tuning oxidative propane dehydrogenation while co-converting CO2 over vanadium containing CHA zeolites
Propane oxidative dehydrogenation with CO2 is key for on-purpose propene production. V/CHA zeolites emerge as candidates. Insights into catalytic performance using box-and-whisker plots support data representation for catalyst design.
- 4 August 2025
- Published by Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) in Catalysis Science & Technology
- Vol. 15 (18) , 5295-5317
Open AccessTuning oxidative propane dehydrogenation while co-converting CO2 over vanadium containing CHA zeolites
Propane oxidative dehydrogenation with CO2 is key for on-purpose propene production. V/CHA zeolites emerge as candidates. Insights into catalytic performance using box-and-whisker plots support data representation for catalyst design.
- 27 May 2025
- Published by American Chemical Society (ACS) in Chemistry of Materials
- Vol. 37 (11) , 4097-4111
Breaking Barriers in Zeolite Synthesis via ZnO-Assisted Interzeolite Conversion for Enhanced Catalysis
- 27 May 2025
- Published by American Chemical Society (ACS) in Chemistry of Materials
- Vol. 37 (11) , 4097-4111
Breaking Barriers in Zeolite Synthesis via ZnO-Assisted Interzeolite Conversion for Enhanced Catalysis
- Open Access
- 25 February 2025
- Published by Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) in Green Chemistry
- Vol. 27 (17) , 4512-4522
The role of Beta zeolites in the selective single O-demethylation of alkyl-syringols to alkyl-methoxycatechols, a novel polymer building block class
Beta zeolite and water as a solvent enables the single, selective O-demethylation of syringol toward, methoxy catechols, a novel building block family.
- 25 February 2025
- Published by Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) in Green Chemistry
- Vol. 27 (17) , 4512-4522
Open AccessThe role of Beta zeolites in the selective single O-demethylation of alkyl-syringols to alkyl-methoxycatechols, a novel polymer building block class
Beta zeolite and water as a solvent enables the single, selective O-demethylation of syringol toward, methoxy catechols, a novel building block family.
- 24 December 2024
- Published by Elsevier in Journal of Catalysis
- Vol. 442
Role of coupling and zeolite acidity in the methanol-mediated CO2 conversion to olefins over ZnZrOx-AEI zeolite tandem catalysis
- 24 December 2024
- Published by Elsevier in Journal of Catalysis
- Vol. 442
Role of coupling and zeolite acidity in the methanol-mediated CO2 conversion to olefins over ZnZrOx-AEI zeolite tandem catalysis
- 20 September 2024
- Published by American Chemical Society (ACS) in Energy & Fuels
- Vol. 38 (19) , 18265-18291
One Step Methanol-Mediated CO2 Conversion to Gasoline: Comprehensive Review and Critical Outlook
- 20 September 2024
- Published by American Chemical Society (ACS) in Energy & Fuels
- Vol. 38 (19) , 18265-18291
One Step Methanol-Mediated CO2 Conversion to Gasoline: Comprehensive Review and Critical Outlook
- 19 September 2024
- Published by American Chemical Society (ACS) in Journal of the American Chemical Society
- Vol. 146 (39) , 27047-27059
Enhancing the Acidity Window of Zeolites by Low-Temperature Template Oxidation with Ozone
Revisiting the impact of the first and often deemed trivial postsynthetic step, i.e., a high-temperature oxidative calcination to remove organic templates, increases our understanding of thermal acid site evolution and Al distributions. An unprecedented degree of control over the acidity of high-silica zeolites (SSZ-13) was achieved by using a low-temperature ozonation approach. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy of adsorbed probe molecules and solid-state NMR spectroscopy reveal the complexity of the thermal evolution of acid sites. Low-temperature activated (ozonated) zeolites maintain the original Brønsted acidity content and high defect content and have virtually no Lewis acidity. They also preserve the "as-made" Al distribution after crystallization and show a clear link between synthesis conditions and divalent cation capacity, as measured with aqueous cobalt ion uptake. The synthesis protocol is found to be the main contributor to Al proximity, yielding record high exchange capacity when ozonated. After conventional calcination at 500-600 °C, however, the presence of water leads to the gradual depletion of Brønsted acid sites, in particular, in small crystals. This work indicates that low-temperature ozonation followed by thermal activation at different temperatures can be used as a novel tool for tuning the amount and nature of acid sites, providing insights into the activity of zeolites in acid-catalyzed reactions, such as CO2 hydrogenation to dimethyl ether, and thereby expanding the possibilities of rational acidity tuning.
- 19 September 2024
- Published by American Chemical Society (ACS) in Journal of the American Chemical Society
- Vol. 146 (39) , 27047-27059
Enhancing the Acidity Window of Zeolites by Low-Temperature Template Oxidation with Ozone
Revisiting the impact of the first and often deemed trivial postsynthetic step, i.e., a high-temperature oxidative calcination to remove organic templates, increases our understanding of thermal acid site evolution and Al distributions. An unprecedented degree of control over the acidity of high-silica zeolites (SSZ-13) was achieved by using a low-temperature ozonation approach. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy of adsorbed probe molecules and solid-state NMR spectroscopy reveal the complexity of the thermal evolution of acid sites. Low-temperature activated (ozonated) zeolites maintain the original Brønsted acidity content and high defect content and have virtually no Lewis acidity. They also preserve the "as-made" Al distribution after crystallization and show a clear link between synthesis conditions and divalent cation capacity, as measured with aqueous cobalt ion uptake. The synthesis protocol is found to be the main contributor to Al proximity, yielding record high exchange capacity when ozonated. After conventional calcination at 500-600 °C, however, the presence of water leads to the gradual depletion of Brønsted acid sites, in particular, in small crystals. This work indicates that low-temperature ozonation followed by thermal activation at different temperatures can be used as a novel tool for tuning the amount and nature of acid sites, providing insights into the activity of zeolites in acid-catalyzed reactions, such as CO2 hydrogenation to dimethyl ether, and thereby expanding the possibilities of rational acidity tuning.