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Shanghai Jiuzhou Chemicals (Joozeo) — Global Leader in High-Performance Zeolite Molecular Sieves, Activated Alumina, and Advanced Industrial Adsorbents Since 1994.

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About JOOZEO & Shanghai Jiuzhou

Shanghai Jiuzhou Chemicals Co., Ltd. is strategically situated in Shanghai, China's preeminent economic and industrial hub. Over the decades, Jiuzhou has consistently adhered to the core philosophies of "Quality Control & Continuous Innovation". We are dedicated to the synthesis, manufacturing, and applied scientific research of high-performance, innovative chemical products.

Our core product portfolio includes synthetic zeolite molecular sieve powders, finished molecular sieves, activated powder, activated alumina, aluminum oxide catalysts, various alumina packing materials, inert ceramic support balls, sodium silicates, aluminum hydroxide, zeolite 4A, sodium carbonates, and SLES. All manufacturing pipelines have passed the rigorous ISO9001:2008 Quality Management System Certification and hold authoritative third-party certifications from TUV & SGS.

With an expansive distribution network stretching across the United States, Southeast Asia, Japan, Europe, North and South America, and the Middle East, we deliver tailored chemical engineering solutions that enable more energy-saving, cost-efficient, and environmentally friendly adsorption performance.

Shanghai Jiuzhou Chemicals Corporate Headquarters
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Year of Establishment
80+
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25,000
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Macro-Level Adsorption & Catalysis Solutions

Modern industrial separations require thermodynamic precision and chemical reliability. Jiuzhou’s molecular sieves are optimized at the sub-nanometer scale to meet the most demanding process criteria in gas processing, petrochemical refining, and green energy management.

Petrochemical & Refinery Feed Dehydration

Uncontrolled moisture in hydrocarbon crack gas and liquid feedstocks results in catalyst deactivation and corrosive acid formation. Our specialized 3A and 4A molecular sieves provide ultra-low water dew points (down to -100°C), protecting downstream operations and high-value precious metal catalyst beds.

Air Separation Units & Cryogenic Purification

Cryogenic air separation units (ASUs) demand absolute removal of carbon dioxide and moisture to prevent thermal blockages within cold boxes. Our high-capacity 13X Molecular Sieves (JZ-ZMS series) offer exceptional dynamic CO2 co-adsorption capacity and rapid regeneration kinetics.

Decarbonization, CCUS & Hydrogen Economy

With the global shift toward Net-Zero carbon emissions, carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) and steam methane reforming (SMR) processes rely on PSA/VPSA technologies. Our advanced adsorbents exhibit high selectivity for nitrogen and carbon oxides, yielding green and blue hydrogen with 99.999% purity.

Core Quality Benchmarks (EEAT Principles)

Unlike standard commercial desiccants, Shanghai Jiuzhou’s formulations undergo rigorous hydrothermal testing. The stability of our crystalline aluminosilicate structures is preserved over hundreds of thermal swing adsorption (TSA) cycles, maintaining high mechanical crush strength (>85 N for spherical beads) and minimizing attrition and dust generation.

The Science of Synthetic Zeolite Adsorbents

Understanding how structural morphology drives selective adsorption. Our products are synthesised to ensure spatial and charge density optimization.

Framework Topology & Pore Optimization

Zeolite molecular sieves are crystalline, hydrated aluminosilicates of alkali and alkaline-earth metals. The structural framework is built from TO4 tetrahedra (T = Si, Al) sharing oxygen atoms. Synthetic processes must regulate the Si/Al ratio to customize both the cation density and the thermal/hydrothermal stability of the crystal lattice.

Type A Zeolites (LTA structure): Features a three-dimensional pore system with a free diameter of approximately 4.2 Å. By executing ion exchange of sodium ions with potassium, the effective pore opening is restricted to 3 Å, optimal for water adsorption while excluding hydrocarbons.

Dynamic Mass Transfer & Adsorption Kinetics

The effectiveness of an industrial molecular sieve depends on its mass transfer rate. In dynamic adsorption beds, the Mass Transfer Zone (MTZ) must be as narrow as possible. Our manufacturing technologies optimize the macropore structure within the binder matrix, ensuring high intraparticle diffusivity without sacrificing bulk density or physical crush strength.

This delicate balance ensures that the gas stream reaches equilibrium rapidly, resulting in shorter bed cycles, smaller adsorber designs, and significantly lower energy expenditures during regeneration sweeps.

Global Manufacturing Footprint & Facilities

Equipped with advanced multi-functional automated production lines, a comprehensive central analytics laboratory, and dynamic process simulators.

Shanghai Manufacturing Plant

Shanghai Manufacturing Complex

Centrally focused on high-precision chemical engineering, our Shanghai facility houses our primary R&D center. Here, synthesis chemists develop next-generation active crystalline powders and optimize binder matrices to meet emerging environmental and hydrogen purification demands.

Wuxi Manufacturing Plant

Wuxi Production & Logistics Hub

Optimized for high-volume, automated manufacturing, the Wuxi plant manages the bulk sizing, extrusion, and calcination of spherical beads and cylindrical pellets. Our integrated quality system ensures that every batch meets the highest performance criteria prior to packaging.

Quality Control

100%

Batch traceability, raw material inspection, and final performance verification using ASTM/GB standards.

Continuous Innovation

100%

Investment in chemical research, intellectual property, and optimized molecular sieve formulations.

National & Industrial Standards Drafter

Demonstrating our authority and leadership, Shanghai Jiuzhou is proud to serve as a key contributor to national and industry-wide performance standards for dryers and chemical adsorbents.

JB/T 10532-2017 Standard

JB / T 10532-2017

Adsorption compressed air dryers for general use

HG/T 3927-2007 Standard

HG / T 3927-2007

Activated aluminium oxide for industrial use

JB/T 10526-2017 Standard

JB / T 10526-2017

Refrigeration compressed air dryers for general use

T/CGMA1201-2024 Standard

T / CGMA1201-2024

General Machinery Adsorbents Standards

T/HGHX 02-2024 Standard

T / HGHX 02—2024

Chemical Industry Association Adsorbent Specifications

T/CIET 854-2024 Standard

T / CIET 854-2024

Clean Energy Technology & Adsorption Materials

Social Responsibility: Better Air, Better Life

We are deeply committed to environmentally friendly practices. By providing efficient solutions for industrial off-gas purification and carbon reduction, we actively support sustainable global development.

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Technical Roadmap & Adsorption Engineering

Our R&D efforts are focused on meeting the requirements of modern chemical plants and gas processing facilities.

01. GREEN SYNTHESIS

Eco-friendly Templates

Traditional zeolite crystallization processes rely on organic template agents that require combustion, releasing greenhouse gases. Jiuzhou is pioneering template-free hydrothermal crystallization techniques to reduce the carbon footprint of our molecular sieve powders.

02. COMPRESSIVE INTEGRITY

Advanced Polymeric Binders

At high gas linear velocities, molecular sieve beds can suffer from attrition. We have developed inorganic/polymeric composite binder systems that yield higher crush strength and maintain high porosity, mitigating pressure drop risks.

03. SMART SYSTEMS

AI-Assisted Crystal Design

Leveraging computerized molecular modeling, we simulate and predict cation distributions within zeolite cavities. This allows us to optimize gas separation kinetics for high-purity medical oxygen concentrators and industrial PSA units.

Technical FAQ: Molecular Sieve Applications

Expert insights on selecting, operating, and regenerating synthetic molecular sieves.

What is the difference between Zeolite 3A, 4A, 5A, and 13X?
The difference lies in their nominal pore diameter, determined by the framework structure and cation exchange type:
  • 3A (Potassium Form): Pore size ~3 Å. Adsorbs water; excludes larger molecules like ethane and ethanol. Ideal for cracked gas and ethanol dehydration.
  • 4A (Sodium Form): Pore size ~4 Å. Adsorbs water, CO2, SO2, and small hydrocarbons. Used in air drying and closed-loop refrigeration.
  • 5A (Calcium Form): Pore size ~5 Å. Adsorbs normal (straight-chain) hydrocarbons, separating them from branched isomers. Used in paraffin separation and PSA hydrogen purification.
  • 13X (Sodium Form, Type X): Pore size ~10 Å. High capacity for larger molecules, moisture, and CO2. Critical for air purification beds in ASUs.
How is the regeneration of molecular sieves typically performed?
Regeneration is usually achieved by either Thermal Swing Adsorption (TSA) or Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA). In TSA systems, the bed is heated using a dry purge gas to temperatures between 200°C and 320°C, which breaks the electrostatic attraction between the zeolite cage and the water molecules. In PSA systems, the pressure is reduced, shifting the equilibrium capacity and releasing the co-adsorbed gases.
What causes premature molecular sieve bed deactivation?
Premature deactivation is typically caused by hydrothermal aging, organic liquid carryover, or acid attacks. Liquid hydrocarbons can coke on the active sites of the zeolite during high-temperature regeneration phases. Proper pre-treatment separators and carbon beds help maintain molecular sieve service life.
How do Shanghai Jiuzhou products comply with international regulations?
All our manufacturing operations are certified under ISO 9001:2008, TUV, and SGS. We conform to international environmental standards, ensuring compliance with REACH and RoHS regulations to support safe application across the EU and North American markets.

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