Framework materials for acid-catalysed hydrocarbon conversion: Understanding coke deposition and enhancing catalyst lifetime

Liam McMillan*, Sara Gomez Sanz, Maria Mediero-Munoyerro, Paul Midgley, Lynn Gladden, Nabil Al-Yassir, Sulaiman Al-Khattaf, James McGregor

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Abstract

Acid-catalyzed hydrocarbon conversion reactions, including alkylation and cracking were studied to determine the role of the acid sites in competing processes. In the alkylation of toluene with 1-octene over a zeolite USY, the reaction yielded mono- and di-alkylated products with high conversion. The major product was a mono-substituted octyl-toluene. Recycling of the catalyst showed that coking, and ultimately deactivation occurred. In considering other framework materials, metal organic framework structures showed much potential for catalysis since their high surface area was coupled with a relative ease of control of structure and acidity. This is an abstract of a paper presented at the 22nd Annual Saudi-Japan Symposium on Catalysts in Petroleum Refining and Petrochemicals 2012 (Dhahran, Saudi Arabia 11/25-26/2012).

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationKing Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Research Institute - 22nd Annual Saudi-Japan Symposium on Catalysts in Petroleum Refining and Petrochemicals 2012
PublisherKing Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals
Pages83
Number of pages1
ISBN (Print)9781622769421
StatePublished - 2012

Publication series

NameKing Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Research Institute - Annual Catalysts in Petroleum Refining and Petrochemicals Symposium Papers

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Catalysis
  • General Chemistry
  • Fuel Technology
  • Energy Engineering and Power Technology

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