Creating Mesopores in ZSM-5 Zeolite by Alkali Treatment: A New Way to Enhance the Catalytic Performance of Methane Dehydroaromatization on Mo/HZSM-5 Catalysts

Well-controlled treatment with alkali solution causes the etching of HZSM-5 framework, which results in the formation of the new porosity and channel structure with the coexistence of micropores and mesopores, as evidenced by nitrogen adsorption experiments. The dissolution of the zeolite framework, as revealed by the investigation of solid-state NMR, begins from the crystalline site with Si–O–Si linkages. The inertness of the alkali treatment toward Si–O–Al bond in the framework preserves the specific Brønsted acid site that is defined to be the bridging OH species over Si–O–Al units in zeolite. The Mo-modified catalysts derived from the alkali treatments showed a very high catalytic performance in the conversion of methane to aromatics (MDA) when compared with the conventional Mo/HZSM-5 catalyst. The unique selectivity to aromatics and stability of the catalysts derived from the alkali-treated ZSM-5 are attributed to the coexistence of mesopores and inherent micropores in the zeolites, which optimizes an environment for catalytic reaction and mass transfers. The channel with mainly 3–5?nm in diameters in the zeolites serves as the “aisle” to enhance the diffusion of molecules, especially the aromatics molecules, while the micropores have been identified to be the active cavities for the aromatics formation.     

Hierarchical ZSM-5 zeolite designed by combining desilication and dealumination with related study of n-heptane cracking performance

The effect of the basic (NaOH) and/or acid (citric acid and EDTA-2Na) treatment of ZSM-5 zeolite has been studied comparing the structural and acidic features and their catalytic performance in n-heptane cracking. The properties of the catalysts have been elucidated using XRD, N₂ low-temperature sorption, ²⁷Al and ²⁹Si NMR, pyridine adsorbed FTIR, NH₃–TPD, SEM and TEM analysis. The results showed that the degree of desilication and dealumination of ZSM-5 zeolites was greatly dependent on the agents. NaOH obviously created new mesopores on parent ZSM-5 zeolites by desilication. Citric acid contributed to the removal of nonframework Al species, causing the increase of micropore surface area. EDTA-2Na promoted desilication and simultaneously converted part of removed framework Al species into nonframework Al species. The treatment of ZSM-5 combined with those three agents was very effective to obtain a hierarchical structure with partial breakdown of the crystallites and high acid amounts of both Brönsted and Lewis acid sites. Catalytic tests showed that the post-treated ZSM-5 catalysts had higher activity and stability than parent ZSM-5 catalyst at the same reaction temperature. The synergetic effect of Brönsted acid and Lewis acid of ZSM-5 catalyst (Z5-ACE) probably facilitated n-heptane conversion, while more clean micropore and newly created mesopores facilitated the slight increase of olefin selectivity and suppressing the formation of coke deposition in its inherent micropores to some extent.     

正丁烷和丁烯-1在不同Si/Al比ZSM-5分子筛上的吸附和扩散行为

以应用于烯烃催化裂解工艺中的具有独特择形性和酸性的ZSM-5分子筛为研究对象,采用重力分析仪在275, 288及300 K下对碳四烃(以正丁烷和丁烯-1为代表)在不同硅/铝比ZSM-5分子筛内的吸附和扩散行为进行了研究. 建立了正丁烷和丁烯-1在ZSM-5分子筛上的双朗格缪尔吸附模型. 同时,运用Fick扩散模型关联得到了正丁烷及丁烯-1在ZSM-5分子筛内的扩散系数. 结果表明,正丁烷及丁烯-1在ZSM-5分子筛内的扩散属于晶体扩散,二者的扩散系数在10-14 m2/s数量级,正丁烷的扩散速率大于丁烯-1. 正丁烷与丁烯-1在ZSM-5分子筛内的扩散速率均随温度的增加而增加,随着体系平衡压力的增加先增加后减小,而且二者的扩散系数随样品硅/铝比的增加而增加. 研究结果为碳四烃催化裂解工艺提供了相关的基础工程数据.     

Exploring suitable ZSM-5/MCM-41 zeolites for catalytic cracking of n-dodecane: Effect of initial particle size and Si/Al ratio

In this study, various ZSM-5/MCM-41 micro/mesoporous zeolite composites have been prepared by alkalidesilication and surfactant-directed recrystallization of ZSM-5. The effects of particle size and Si/Al ratio of initial ZSM-5 zeolites on the structure and catalytic performance of ZSM-5/MCM-41 composites are studied. The results of XRD, TEM N₂-adsorption-desorption, NH₃-TPD and in situ FT-IR revealed that ordered hexagonal MCM-41 mesopores with 3-4 nm pore size were formed around ZSM-5 crystals, and the specific surface area and mesopore volume of composites increased with increasing the Si/Al ratio of initial ZSM-5. Catalytic cracking of n-dodecane (550 ℃, 4 MPa) showed that the ZSM-5/MCM-41 composites obtained from the high Si/Al ratio and nano-sized initial ZSM-5 zeolites exhibited superior catalytic performance, with the improvement higher than 87% in the catalytic activities and 21% in the deactivation rate compared with untreated zeolites. This could be ascribed to their suitable pore structure, which enhanced the diffusion of reactant molecules in pores of catalysts.     

Hierarchical ZSM-5 zeolite with radial mesopores: Preparation,formation mechanism and application for benzene alkylation

Hierarchical ZSM-5 zeolite with radial mesopores is controllably synthesized using piperidine in a NaOH solution. The piperidine molecules enter the zeolite micropores and protect the zeolite framework from extensive desilication. The areas containing fewer aluminum atoms contain fewer piperidine protectant molecules and so they dissolve first. Small amounts of mesopores are then gradually generated in areas with more aluminum atoms and more piperidine protectant. In this manner, radial mesopores are formed in the ZSM-5 zeolite with a maximal preservation of the micropores and active sites. The optimal hierarchical ZSM-5 zeolite, prepared with a molar ratio of piperidine to zeolite of 0.03, had a mesopore surface area of 136 m²·g⁻¹ and a solid yield of 80%. The incorporation of the radial mesopores results in micropores that are interconnected which shortened the average diffusion path length. Compared to the parent zeolite, the hierarchical ZSM-5 zeolite possesses more accessible acid sites and has a higher catalytic activity and a longer lifetime for the alkylation of benzene.     

Promoting Xylene Production in Benzene Methylation using Hierarchically Porous ZSM-5 Derived from a Modified Dry-gel Route

Methylation of benzene is an alternative low-cost route to produce xylenes, but selectivity to xylene remains low over conventional zeolitic catalysts. In this work, a combined dry-gel-conversion and s...     

多级孔道ZSM-5分子筛的合成及其催化应用

多级孔道ZSM-5分子筛具有微孔沸石分子筛良好的择形催化性能和介孔材料优异的传质扩散性能,在催化领域显示出良好的应用前景。本文综述了近年来多级孔道ZSM-5分子筛的研究进展,重点介绍了多级孔道ZSM-5分子筛的不同合成方法,包括后处理法、硬模板法和软模板法等,同时介绍了不同方法得到的多级孔道ZSM-5分子筛在催化反应中的应用,分析表明多级孔道ZSM-5分子筛以其良好的扩散性能和适宜的酸性提高了反应转化率和目标产物选择性。最后对多级孔道ZSM-5分子筛的发展方向进行了展望,指出研发简单、经济和环保的新合成路线是多级孔道ZSM-5分子筛发展中的重大挑战,深入研究多级孔道分子筛中介孔的形成机理和开发具有多级孔道整体式催化剂以及负载型多级孔道ZSM-5分子筛是今后的研究重点。     

ZSM-5分子筛形貌及硅铝比对甲缩醛气相羰基化反应性能的影响

通过调控合成方式、改变原料比例,制备纳米棒状、纳米球状、椭球状、圆柱状及棋子状等不同形貌及硅铝比的ZSM-5分子筛,并对其催化甲缩醛气相羰基化反应性能进行详细考察。在110℃、0.6 MPa、CO与甲缩醛流速分别为100 mL·min-1和0.035 mL·min-1条件下,硅铝物质的量比为30的棋子形ZSM-5分子筛表现出最佳的催化活性,甲缩醛转化率达31.9%,目标产物甲氧基乙酸甲脂选择性为21.4%。通过XRD、SEM、XRF、Py-FTIR、NH 3-TPD以及27 Al MAS NMR等对合成的分子筛进行详细表征,发现调控分子筛形貌及硅铝物质的量比可改变ZSM-5分子筛的酸性特征,并改变分子筛骨架中活性铝物种分布。适量的中强B酸酸位及分子筛交叉孔道内较高比例的活性铝物种分布可能是硅铝物质的量比30的棋子形ZSM-5分子筛表现出较好催化活性的原因。     

正己烷催化裂解制低碳烯烃：ZSM-5分子筛催化剂酸性的影响

在小型固定床装置上,以ZSM-5分子筛为催化剂,研究不同硅铝物质的量比对合成的ZSM-5分子筛织构性能以及酸性对正己烷催化裂解性能的影响。采用XRD、SEM、N₂吸附-脱附和NH_3-TPD等方法对不同硅铝物质的量比的ZSM-5分子筛进行表征,结果表明,硅铝物质的量比的改变对ZSM-5分子筛的形貌和结构没有影响;随着硅铝物质的量比的增加,分子筛的酸量减少,酸强度减弱,正己烷催化裂解活性逐渐降低。同时,随着酸量减少和酸强度减弱,高硅ZSM-5分子筛上氢转移反应得到明显抑制,丙烯选择性提高。     

Esterification of oleic acid in soybean oil on zeolite catalysts with different acidity

The catalytic activity of zeolites was studied in the esterification of oleic acid with methanol in soybean oil. The influences of acidity and pore structure of the zeolites were investigated in relation to conversion of the oleic acid on the zeolite catalysts. H⁺ ion exchanged ZSM-5 (HMFI) and mordenite (HMOR) zeolites conducted with different Si/Al ratio were employed to examine an influence of acidity in the reaction. Conversion of oleic acid was about 80% on HMOR zeolites and HMFI(25) zeolite. The conversion of oleic acid was improved as the amount of acid site increased. The amount of acid site of the zeolites affected significantly the catalytic activity in the esterification of oleic acid.     

Transformation of ethylbenzene–m-xylene mixture on zeolites with different structures

Hierarchical zeolite ZSM-5 synthesized by applying amphiphilic organosilane as mesopore template, nanosized zeolite Beta and zeolite MCM-22 have been studied, for the first time in the conversion of mixed ethylbenzene–m-xylene feed. The effects of the channel structure, nanosizing and presence of mesopores in these zeolite materials with close Si/Al molar ratio on the catalytic activity and selectivity have been discussed. It was found that the diverse zeolites have different advantages and disadvantages in dependence on their structure and morphology. MCM-22 zeolite provides promising ethylbenzene conversion at low xylene loss with high production of the p-isomer among xylene.     

Study of cracking of large molecules over a new type meso-ZSM-5 composite zeolite

A new type meso-ZSM-5 composite zeolite with interconnected macropores and skeletons under hydrothermal conditions was prepared through zeolite degraded method. The skeletons can be templated to the morphology of network in different conditions. The physical properties of the meso-ZSM-5 composite zeolite were characterized by XRD, IR, SEM and nitrogen sorption techniques. Catalytic tests show that the meso-ZSM-5 composite zeolite catalyst exhibits high catalytic activity compared with the conventional microporous ZSM-5 zeolites for catalytic cracking of 1,3,5-triisopropylbenzene. The high 1,3,5-triisopropylbenzene conversion are mainly assigned to the presence of the hierarchical porosity of the pore walls. The macropores offer easier transport and access to the active sites and the macroporous walls built by ZSM-5 crystals provide the acidic sites for reaction.     

干胶法合成多级孔ZSM-5分子筛及其正辛烷催化裂解反应性能

采用干胶转化法制备多级孔ZSM-5分子筛,利用XRD、N_2吸附-脱附、SEM、TEM和NH_3-TPD等考察添加三嵌段共聚物(P123)、十六烷基三甲基溴化铵(CTAB)、十二烷基硫酸钠(SDS)和聚乙烯吡咯烷酮(PVP)等不同软模板剂合成分子筛样品的物化性质。结果表明,利用P123软模板剂合成的多级孔ZSM-5分子筛具有介孔(2.5 nm)-介孔(9.5 nm)-微孔复合的梯级孔结构,且分子筛酸强度有所增强。多级孔ZSM-5分子筛应用于正辛烷催化裂解反应中,具有较高的催化活性和低碳烯烃收率,其优异的催化性能可能归结于强酸性质和优异扩散传质能力之间的协同作用。     

多级孔ZSM-5分子筛的制备及其催化甲醇芳构化反应性能

采用晶种法,在合成体系中引入十六烷基三甲基溴化铵（CTAB）制备了具有多级孔道的ZSM-5分子筛。采用XRD、SEM、NH₃-TPD、XRF和氮气吸附等多种技术对其进行了表征,并考察了不同CTAB添加量对该分子筛结构、酸性及其在甲醇芳构化反应中催化性能的影响。结果表明,CTAB的添加显著影响分子筛的形貌、孔结构及分子筛的酸性,进而决定其在甲醇制芳烃反应中的稳定性和芳构化选择性。分子筛增加的介孔性提高了大分子化合物的扩散,进而提高了催化剂寿命。CTAB的添加抑制了铝源进入骨架进行配位,增加CTAB的用量导致Si/Al比提高,进而导致分子筛酸性下降以及芳烃选择性下降。     

Effect of crystal size and surface modification of ZSM-5 zeolites on conversion of ethanol to propylene

The conversion of ethanol to propylene was carried out over ZSM-5 zeolites (Si/Al ratio ≈ 20) with a small crystal size of ca. 30 nm. Catalyst deactivation was significantly suppressed over the nanometer-sized ZSM-5 zeolite, indicating that the small crystal was more tolerant to coking. On the other hand, the selectivity of this zeolite to propylene was lower than that of conventional ZSM-5 zeolites (ca. 2 μm). It was suggested that the large external surface area of the nanometer-sized ZSM-5 zeolite catalyzed undesired reactions. To elucidate the reason for the decreased selectivity, the external surfaces of the nanometer-sized crystals were covered with a very thin pure-silica ZSM-5 layer by a hydrothermal synthesis. The obtained crystal maintained the same crystal size and had a silica-rich surface (Si/Al ratio ≈ 50). After the surface modification, the selectivity to propylene was improved without any decrease in the catalyst life.     

Co-conversion of methanol and n-hexane into aromatics using intergrown ZSM-5/ZSM-11 as a catalyst

The conversion of n-hexane and methanol into value-added aromatic compounds is a promising method for their industrially relevant utilization. In this study, intergrown ZSM-5/ZSM-11 crystals were synthesized and their resulting catalytic performance was investigated and compared to those of the isolated ZSM-5 and ZSM-11 zeolites. The physicochemical properties of ZSM-5/ZSM-11 intergrown zeolite were analyzed using X-ray diffraction, N₂ isothermal adsorption-desorption, the temperature-programmed desorption of ammonium, scanning electron microscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectra of adsorbed pyridine, and nuclear magnetic resonance of ²⁷Al , and compared with those of the ZSM-5 and ZSM-11 zeolites. The catalytic performances of the materials were evaluated during the co-feeding reaction of methanol and n-hexane under the fixed bed conditions of 400°C, 0.5 MPa (N₂), methanol:꞉n-hexane=7꞉:3 (mass ratio), and weight hourly space velocity=1 h^–1 (methanol). Compared to the ZSM-5 and ZSM-11 zeolites, the ZSM-5/ZSM-11 zeolite exhibited the largest specific surface area, a unique crystal structure, moderate acidity, and suitable Brønsted/Lewis acid ratio. The evaluation results showed that ZSM-5/ZSM-11 catalyst exhibited better catalytic reactivity than the ZSM-5 and ZSM-11 catalysts in terms of methanol conversion rate, n-hexane conversion rate, and aromatic selectivity. The outstanding catalytic property of the intergrown ZSM-5/ZSM-11 was attributed to the enhanced diffusion associated with its unique crystal structure. The benefit of using zeolite intergrowth in the co-conversion of methanol and alkanes offers a novel route for future catalyst development.     

硅源对纳米级ZSM-5分子筛结构及其对甲醇转化制丙烯与丁烯反应催化性能的影响

采用低温水热晶化法,以四丙基氢氧化铵为模板剂,分别使用98%粗孔固体硅胶和30%硅溶胶为硅源,制备不同硅铝物质的量比的纳米级ZSM-5分子筛,研究硅源对其物化结构及甲醇转化制丙烯与丁烯催化性能的影响。结果表明,硅源种类影响ZSM-5分子筛的结构及铝分布,进而影响其酸性和催化性能。固体硅胶为硅源,有利于形成弱酸性位点;硅溶胶为硅源,有利于形成强酸性位点。在相同硅铝物质的量比时,以固体硅胶为硅源的ZSM-5分子筛的总酸量小于以硅溶胶为硅源的样品。无论使用何种硅源,对ZSM-5分子筛的晶型结构影响不大,且ZSM-5分子筛颗粒形貌均呈现为由小晶粒堆积成(500~1 000)nm的类球形颗粒。以硅溶胶为硅源制备的样品颗粒尺寸大于以固体硅胶为硅源制备的样品。硅铝物质的量比为400时,两种硅源合成分子筛的丙烯与丁烯的选择性相近,但以硅溶胶为硅源的ZSM-5分子筛的寿命更长。     

磷改性ZSM-5分子筛物化性质和裂解制乙烯性能的研究

The physicochemical features of phosphorus-modified ZSM-5 zeolites (SiO2/Al2O3 molar ratio is 25) were characterized by XRD(X-ray diffraction), BET(Brunauer, Emmett and Teller spcific surface area measurement), NH3-TPD(ammonia temperature-programmed desorption) and MASNMR(magic angle spinning nuclear magnetic resonance), and the performance on catalytic pyrolysis to produce ethylene was investigated with a light hydrocarbon fixed bed micro-reactor with n-octane as feed. The results show that the acid site density, acid intensity and hydrothermal stability of ZSM-5 zeolite were improved by phosphorus modification. When P205 content in ZSM-5 zeolite is higher than 2.5%, phosphorus modification can prevent ZSM-5 zeolite crystal structure transformation from orthorhombic to monoclinic. In addition, the dealumination of ZSM-5 zeolite framework was moderated by phosphorus modification under high temperature hydrothermal treatment. The results of n-octane pyrolysis on phosphorus-modified ZSM-5 zeolites show that ethylene yields of zeolites with different phosphorus content are almost the same under the same n-octane conversion. However, the modified zeolites with higher pyrolysis activity give lower yield of propene, butene and total olefin than lower pyrolysis activity under the same n-octane conversion.     

Preparation and characterization of zeolite catalysts for etherification reaction

Catalytic etherification of 2-naphthol with ethanol has been carried out over a series of solid-acid catalysts such as H-Beta, H-MOR and H-ZSM-5 using a flow-type reactor. H-Beta zeolite shows higher conversion and catalytic stability than other catalysts for the production of 2-naphthyl ethyl ether, which may be correlated to the amount and strength of acid sites. H-Beta zeolites with different Si/Al ratios show that conversion decreases with increasing Si/Al ratios. The NH₃-TPD profiles indicate that the weak acidity decreases more sharply with increase in Si/Al ratios, compared with the strong acidity. The influences of ethanol/2-naphthol molar ratios, reaction temperature, and space velocity with respect to catalytic activities are investigated for H-Beta zeolite in the present work.     

Disproportionation and Methylation of Toluene with Methanol Over Zeolite Catalysts

Zeolites TNU-9, SSZ-33, mordenite (MOR) and ZSM-5 were evaluated for their activities in toluene disproportionation and methylation reaction of toluene with methanol. The medium-pore zeolite TNU-9 was found to possess the highest conversion in toluene disproportionation as compared with SSZ-33, mordenite and ZSM-5 based catalyst. Zeolite mordenite with the highest Si/Al ratio of 135.9 (the lowest concentration of active sites) exhibited the highest toluene conversion and maximum xylene yield in toluene methylation. On mordenite, the presence of channel intersections allows more reaction space for the formation of bulky intermediates and/or products and the 12-ring channels on the other hand, allow diffusion without trapping, since the channel diameter is large enough. In toluene methylation, xylene selectivity at the same conversion level follows the order: ZSM-5 > TNU-9 > MOR > SSZ-33, which implies that xylene selectivity is directly related to the size of channels from medium to large pore zeolites. The medium-pore zeolite ZSM-5, with 10-ring channels, shows the lowest reactivity for further alkylation of xylene, while mordenite with 12-ring channel shows the highest reactivity for further alkylation of xylene.