A study of methanol‐to‐olefins packed bed reactor performance using particle‐resolved CFD and machine learning
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DOI: 10.1002/aic.18520
Abstract: In this study, particle‐resolved computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations were performed to analyze fluid flow, mass transport, and reaction phenomena in methanol‐to‐olefins packed bed reactors with diverse cylindrical configurations and operating conditions. Utilizing validated CFD… read more here.
Keywords: packed bed; reactor performance; particle resolved; methanol olefins ... See more keywords
Harnessing structured coke in zeolites to boost ethylene yield in methanol‐to‐olefins by low‐temperature regeneration
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DOI: 10.1002/aic.70083
Abstract: In industrial zeolite catalysis, high‐temperature (>650°C) air combustion is commonly used to restore the activity of catalysts deactivated by coke deposition. Herein, we propose a low‐temperature (440–500°C) air regeneration strategy that harnesses spatially restructured coke… read more here.
Keywords: temperature; methanol olefins; low temperature; strategy ... See more keywords
Performance of Methanol-to-Olefins Catalytic Reactions by the Addition of PEG in the Synthesis of SAPO-34
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DOI: 10.1007/s12209-017-0065-y
Abstract: SAPO-34, a silicoaluminophosphate zeolite, has been synthesized by the hydrothermal method with the addition of different molecular weights of polyethylene glycol (PEG), and has been characterized with XRD, SEM, N2 adsorption–desorption, FT-IR, and NH3 temperature-programmed… read more here.
Keywords: addition; sapo; peg; methanol olefins ... See more keywords
H-ZSM-5 zeolite model crystals: Structure-diffusion-activity relationship in methanol-to-olefins catalysis
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jcat.2016.11.005
Abstract: Abstract Large ZSM-5 zeolite crystals synthesized in fluoride medium show an astonishing activity, stability as well as selectivity towards light olefins in the Methanol-To-Olefins (MTO) reaction. By proper control of the synthesis parameters, ZSM-5 single… read more here.
Keywords: diffusion; catalysis; structure; methanol olefins ... See more keywords
Effect of multi-step desilication and dealumination treatments on the performance of hierarchical EU-1 zeolite for converting methanol to olefins
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DOI: 10.1016/j.micromeso.2016.12.008
Abstract: Multi-steps sequential alkaline and acid treatments were applied on EU-1 zeolite to develop more mesoporosity surface area and to offer more active sites. Different concentrations of NaOH (0.1, 0.25 and 0.5 M) were used to… read more here.
Keywords: treatment; step; parent; methanol olefins ... See more keywords
Hierarchical zeolite ZSM-58 as shape selective catalyst for methanol-to-olefins reaction
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DOI: 10.1016/j.micromeso.2017.11.005
Abstract: Abstract A hierarchical zeolite ZSM-58 architecture, with zeolitic DDR topology, was synthesized via postsynthetic desilication using sodium hydroxide solutions with varying concentration in presence of tetraethylammonium ions acting as pore growth moderator. Resulting ZSM-58 materials… read more here.
Keywords: zeolite zsm; zsm shape; hierarchical zeolite; methanol olefins ... See more keywords
Partial Regeneration of the Spent SAPO-34 Catalyst in the Methanol-to-Olefins Process via Steam Gasification
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DOI: 10.1021/acs.iecr.8b04181
Abstract: The methanol-to-olefins (MTO) reaction over the SAPO-34 catalyst suffers rapid deactivation due to coke deposition. Here, partial regeneration methods with air combustion and steam gasification were investigated. The results showed that both methods could not only… read more here.
Keywords: methanol olefins; sapo catalyst; catalyst; steam gasification ... See more keywords
Shaping of ZSM-5 based catalysts via spray drying: effect on methanol-to-olefins performance.
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DOI: 10.1021/acsami.9b14082
Abstract: Shaping and optimal compositional formulation are major challenges in the successful industrial application of heterogeneous catalysts. The choice of components during formulation plays a vital role in endowing the final catalyst's mechanical strength, durability, lifetime… read more here.
Keywords: zsm based; spray drying; performance; methanol olefins ... See more keywords
MAPO-18 Catalysts for the Methanol to Olefins Process: Influence of Catalyst Acidity in a High-Pressure Syngas (CO and H2) Environment
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DOI: 10.1021/acscatal.1c04694
Abstract: The transition from integrated petrochemical complexes toward decentralized chemical plants utilizing distributed feedstocks calls for simpler downstream unit operations. Less separation steps are attractive for future scenarios and provide an opportunity to design the next-generation… read more here.
Keywords: syngas; methanol olefins; catalyst; mapo ... See more keywords
Site-engineered Zr-based metal-organic frameworks for ultrahigh-performance one-step separation of methanol-to-olefins products
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DOI: 10.1039/d5ta01372k
Abstract: The separation of methanol-to-olefins (MTO) products to obtain high-purity ethylene (C₂H₄) and propylene (C₃H₆) is a critical yet challenging task. However, developing adsorbents with high C₃H₆/C₂H₄ selectivity and productivity for... read more here.
Keywords: methanol olefins; site engineered; engineered based; separation methanol ... See more keywords
A Review of Methanol-to-Olefins Conversion over SAPO-34: Catalyst Design, Mechanisms, and Kinetics
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DOI: 10.1039/d5ta05195a
Abstract: The methanol-to-olefins (MTO) process has gained significant attention as a promising alternative for light olefin production, particularly because traditional methods are energy-intensive and rely on a limited number of feedstocks.... read more here.
Keywords: methanol; methanol olefins; olefins conversion; sapo catalyst ... See more keywords